The Legend of Tianding is a side-scrolling action game inspired by Taiwanese folklore. Players take on the role of the legendary outlaw Liao Tianding, fighting against corruption in early 20th-century Taiwan. Its fluid combat and hand-drawn art style make it a standout indie title.
The Legend of Tianding is a 2D action-platformer that draws from the rich folklore of Taiwan. Set in the Japanese colonial era, it follows the story of Liao Tianding, a Robin Hood-like figure who steals from the rich to help the poor. The game’s vibrant, hand-drawn art brings the historical setting to life.
Gameplay focuses on fast-paced combat with a variety of weapons and special moves. Players can chain attacks, parry enemy strikes, and use a grappling hook for mobility. The level design encourages exploration, with hidden areas and collectibles that expand the story.
- Fluid combat system with combos and parries
- Hand-drawn art style inspired by Taiwanese folklore
- Grappling hook for traversal and combat
- Multiple weapons and special abilities to unlock
- Rich story based on historical and legendary figures
- Exploration with hidden secrets and collectibles
- OS: 10
- Processor: AMD Athlon X4 | Intel Core i5 4460
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 950 | AMD R7 370
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- DirectX: Version 11
- OS: 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 | AMD RX 570
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- DirectX: Version 11
- Download the game files and wait for the process to complete.
- Locate the installer and run it.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to install the game.
- Once the installation is complete, launch the game from the shortcut or installation folder.
- That’s it! You’re ready to play. Enjoy the game!
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