Though the game follows the path of one character instead of a party, players can earn 'followers' to their cause. Combat is performed in real time from a third-person perspective, with players able to pause the game to execute specific commands during the fighting sequences.īody, mind, and spirit are the three primary attributes inherent in each character, with mastery over these guiding forces improving both the character's strength and influence. They will then be able to gradually shape their character's fighting style from over 20 different types, from martial arts to weapons-based combat to even magic. Although the character�s appearance cannot be changed, users may choose to rename their hero and decide on a combat style. Players initially choose from a selection of predefined characters, each with a name, background, and distinct skill set. Canadian developer BioWare's first role-playing game after Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is set in a mythic version of ancient China, at a time when a parallel world of darkness and chaos threatens to cross over into the realm of the living.
