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Sword Sage: Awakening, Chinese Martial Arts Action RPG, Features Unique Counter-Based Combat System

Sword Sage: Awakening is a new action RPG set in a cultivation world inspired by the legend of the越女剑 (Yue Woman's Sword), developed by a producer with genuine Chinese martial arts experience. The game replaces traditional dodge mechanics with a proprietary counter system called "避青入紅" (Avoid Blue Enter Red) rooted in martial arts principles, creating a distinct combat feel that requires players to master parrying rather than evasion.

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  • Sword Sage: Awakening is a Chinese action RPG with soulslike elements set in a cultivation-themed world
  • The game features a custom counter system called "避青入紅" that prioritizes martial arts-based parrying over standard dodging
  • The developer has professional Chinese martial arts experience, informing the game's combat design
  • The protagonist, Sangniang, undergoes a journey to surpass a martial master and become a sword sage

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