the Shadow of Swallow

This is a Chinese ancient-style side-scrolling action assassination game. Its gameplay mainly consists of action combat and platform jumping, which is very interesting to play.

More tech demo than full-fledged action game, the stylish presentation here is marred by clunky mechanics. The combat suffers most; delayed blocking and unreliable parry windows make boss fights feel like a chore rather than a challenge

Just dove into "True Assassin's Creed - China"! Loved its stunning Chinese art and satisfying backstabs. Combat's pure skill, with clean UI. Mobs don't respawn, a relief! Parkour is tough, especially the finicky wall jumps. Controller support is desperately needed. A challenging yet unique experience!

A horizontal platform adventure game featuring an ink wash painting style. The level design is quite interesting, and the feel and impact of the gameplay are satisfactory. It is worth trying.

The Shadow of Swallow is a stylish side-scrolling action game that aims to fuse fluid movement, cinematic combat, and stealth-influenced level design into a tightly focused indie experience. Developed and published by Raine Studio, the game places players in the role of a deadly female assassin operating within a world inspired by historical China. From the outset, it establishes a moody and disciplined tone, emphasizing precision, timing, and controlled aggression rather than overwhelming the player with systems or exposition. It is very much a skill-driven title, asking players to learn its rhythms and mechanics through repetition and mastery. One of the game’s most immediate strengths lies in its presentation. Although gameplay unfolds on a 2D plane, the environments are rendered with layered 3D depth that gives locations a cinematic sense of scale. Forests, deserts, and palace corridors feel distinct and carefully composed, often framed to highlight motion and verticality. The visual style leans toward realism blended with stylization, avoiding exaggerated fantasy in favor of grounded historical aesthetics. Character animations are fluid, and the protagonist’s movements—runnin…

What cool Chinese Kung Fu! Many scenes with Chinese characteristics, intense and exciting battles, that's exactly what I want!