Looking to roam the streets as the legendary Taiwanese vigilante Liao Tianding during the turn of the 20th century and enforce justice? If so, then The Legend of Tianding is right up your alley!
Today, publisher Neon Doctrine has released The Legend of Tianding, on PlayStation consoles across the world. This hyper-intense side-scrolling action title follows the folk hero, Liao Tianding, as he seeks to repute justice throughout the city of Taipei.
The Legend of Tianding is an exploration of a place and time often overlooked, starring historical figure Liao Tianding — the legendary Taiwanese vigilante folk hero. Presented in the style of Traditional Chinese Manga, the Dadaocheng area of Taipei city at the turn of the century is brought to life in this one-of-a-kind experience.
As the titular Tianding, players fight for justice in the streets of early 20th century Taipei, robbing the rich to feed the poor and evading capture by Colonial Japanese authorities who have occupied the city. Players must battle the authorities in style with a tanto, waist sash, and fast paced kung fu in tightly-tuned technical combat. They’ll execute advanced aerial combos, steal weapons from enemies, equip powerful talismans, and use grappling hooks to fly around the battlefield to strike fear into the hearts of oppressors.
Originally released in 2021, The Legend of Tianding currently bolsters a perfect Steam user rating and an 80/100 average MetaCritic score, making it one of the most sought-after Indie titles out there. It was highly praised upon initial launch, receiving numerous awards such as “Best Narration” at the 2022 Taipei Game Show and “Best Game Design” at the Valencia Indie Summit 2022.
The Legend of Tianding is available now for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on the PlayStation Store for $19.99 USD. The game is also available for purchase on Windows PC (and is Steam Deck Verified) and on Xbox One and Series X|S and Nintendo Switch consoles.
