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As Taipei folk hero Liao Tianding, fight colonial forces in a comic-styled side-scroller, stealing weapons and swinging by sash.
Released 01 Nov 2021
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The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century.
Developed by Creative Games Computer Graphics Corporation, Neon Doctrine · Published by Neon Doctrine, Raw Fury









Set in early 20th-century Taipei, this side-scrolling action adventure casts you as Liao Tianding, a folk-hero vigilante fighting for justice under Japanese colonial rule. Its story is a fictionalized take on a historical figure and is presented with comic-book-style scenes.
Fight with martial arts and a short blade, string together aerial attacks, and use Tianding’s red sash to disarm enemies and steal their weapons. The sash also hooks onto points in the environment, letting you swing across gaps and move through fights.
Travel through city streets and other settings, battle distinctive bosses, and search levels for collectibles and side quests. Equip talismans for bonuses, and complete optional tasks that can affect which ending you reach; additional modes include Boss Rush and a traditional Taiwanese board game.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its distinctive comic-book presentation, Taiwanese setting, and cultural collectibles, which give the adventure a strong sense of place. Combat also earns praise, especially the ability to steal enemy weapons, along with the varied boss fights and local-language voice work and music. Some reviewers find the campaign and story brief, and opinions differ on the historical framing.

























| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 26 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 81/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |