Wuchang “Fallen Framerates” – Another Game With Terrible Performance At Release

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Leenzee’s Chinese studio, Wuchang Fallen Feathers, aims to enter the Soulslike genre. Critics applaud the game for its engaging gameplay, stunning visuals, intricate narrative, and combat system. However, the gaming community has expressed disappointment with the PC version of the game, as evidenced by its low 20% positive rating on Steam at this moment.

The issue persists because of performance concerns. It appears that many gamers are finding the game difficult to play even with high-end hardware, and nearly impossible on less powerful systems. The recommended system requirements for this game seem inappropriate given these reports. Some players have labeled it as another unstable title using the Unreal Engine 5.

UE5 And PC Ports

Beyond just evaluating the game’s performance, several players found their initial reactions to the gameplay itself to be somewhat divided. The combat appears clunky and awkward, giving the overall experience an unrefined and rigid feel. It’s plausible that these problems stem from poor optimization, and a performance update could potentially address these issues.

On gaming consoles, the game appears to run flawlessly. It’s no secret that games using Unreal Engine 5 often struggle with optimization on PC. Opinions vary as to who’s at fault: some argue it’s an issue with the engine itself, while others blame the developers for being less than diligent in optimizing their creations.

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Already Sitting At 20% On Steam. Nearly Every Review Stating Major Stuttering & Performance Issues. Another UE5 L?
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During Leenzee’s shift from UE4 to UE5 during development, unforeseen problems might have arisen. It is crucial to thoroughly test the game before its release, regardless of whether the engine or other factors are responsible for the issues. This would help guarantee that the focus of reviews centers around the game’s quality, instead of doubting its playability.

According to what critics are saying, Wuchang could surmount this towering wall of unfavorable reviews. However, it seems the problem shouldn’t have existed in the first place. For console players, playing should be smooth sailing, but for PC gamers, it would be prudent to hold off and wait for patches that address the game’s performance issues.

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2025-07-25 22:09