China’s Next Major Action Game: Blood Message

Oh man, so there’s this game, and it takes you on this epic trip—like, seriously epic—right back to Chang’an, where all the Tang Dynasty action was wrapping up. We’re talking about trudging through a crazy 3,000-li journey. That’s like a thousand miles, give or take. Nuts, right?

Anyway, picture this: you’re crossing some of the harshest places ever. First, there are these barren deserts that seem to stretch on forever, and then you’ve got the sprawling wilderness of East and Central Asia. And it’s not just the scenery trying to take you down. Nope, you’re dodging brutal sieges and dealing with terrain that doesn’t care if you make it or not. Oh, and the odds are pretty much always stacked against you—story of my life, honestly.

Now, the Tang Dynasty—there’s something special about those last years. Imagine all the culture and customs wrapped up in history that’s just hanging in the air. It’s like the past whispering right into your ear, sharing all its secrets. There’s this rich backdrop of legends and time-worn traditions that totally frames the entire gaming experience. And honestly, maybe it’s just me, but I find that super fascinating. It’s like stepping into a time machine, if only you had one.