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As the Sword Saint’s first disciple, deflect and counter foes, learn martial arts, and investigate a mystery beneath the Jianmu Tree.
Released 17 Apr 2025
Break Enemy Posture
Deflect Sword Strikes
Learn Martial Arts
ECHOES of YI: SAMSARA is a dark martial arts action game infused with traditional Chinese culture. Players embody the Sword Saint's first disciple, battling fierce enemies and unraveling the mystery beneath the Jianmu Tree. Will you face the challenges or go with the flow? The choice is yours.
Developed by Runmeng · Published by Runmeng









You play as the Sword Saint’s first disciple, journeying through a fantasy world shaped by traditional Chinese culture. The story follows your effort to confront powerful enemies and uncover a mystery connected to the Jianmu Tree.
Combat centers on timing blocks and deflections, reading enemy attacks, and countering to break their posture. You can use sword techniques and other martial arts skills against enemies and bosses.
Explore stages with hidden items and upgrades, and develop your abilities as challenges grow. The game also draws on cultural elements including Sanxingdui ruins and Peking opera, with music featuring traditional Chinese instruments.
Players who enjoy the game most often praise its deflection-focused combat, especially the satisfaction of learning enemy patterns and taking on bosses. Some also enjoy the varied environments and the option to adjust difficulty. Opinions are mixed: recurring criticisms include confusing story translation, technical roughness, and a campaign that some players found short or incomplete.
ECHOES of YI: SAMSARA is a dark martial arts action game that blends elements of traditional Chinese culture. In this game, players take on the role of the Sword Saint's first disciple, embarking on an adventure to defeat powerful enemies and prevent a global disaster. Faced with fast-paced combat, players must precisely master the rhythm of offense and defense to experience a highly challenging battle system.
Under the Jianmu Tree of the Sanxingdui site, a heart-wrenching struggle of passion unfolds quietly. Players will delve into the spirit realm, seeking ways to save the world while gradually uncovering the layers of conspiracy within the secret realm, ultimately revealing the deep connection between the divine tree and this world. Will you confront the difficulties with the truth or drift aimlessly? The choice is in your hands.
Through rapid transitions between offense and defense, and precise counterattacks, players can build up the enemy's momentum bar, causing their defenses to collapse. Once an opportunity is seized, players can unleash deadly attacks, experiencing a high-intensity battle that seamlessly integrates offense and defense.
The game deeply incorporates traditional Chinese culture, featuring elements such as the Sanxingdui ruins and Peking opera. The designs of the bosses and the arrangement of the scenes reflect the unique essence of traditional culture.
Players can learn and utilize various traditional martial arts, including Tai Chi, sword techniques, and spear techniques. The game also integrates rich folklore, traditional customs, and cultural heritage.
Fast-Paced Combat: Experience the overwhelming tension of battles against powerful enemies, feeling the life-and-death struggle amidst flashing blades.
Rich Exploration Content: The game includes elements of folklore, traditional customs, and cultural heritage. As players explore the Glazed Lamp Tree, they will immerse themselves in various traditional customs and cultural wonders, experiencing a world filled with historical depth.
Unique Music Design: The game’s soundtrack features traditional Chinese instruments like the suona, pipa, guqin, and guzheng, combined with the unique sounds of percussion instruments, presenting the charm of traditional Chinese music.
Simple and Intuitive Progression System: Players can learn skills to authentically experience the styles and techniques of Chinese martial arts, gradually becoming a martial arts master to face increasingly powerful enemies.
Deep Narrative Experience: Follow in the footsteps of the Sword Saint on an adventurous journey, experiencing a story intertwined with humanity and emotion.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 39 |
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| Controller support | PlayStation, Xbox |
| Controller required | No |