The Legend of Tianding is a Metroidvania genre 2D side-scrolling action game about Liao Tianding (a.k.a. Liāu Thiam-Teng in the Taiwanese dialect), the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century, as you rob the rich, feed the poor, and expose the darkness lurking in the heart of Taipei city.
Play as Liao Tianding, vigilante of Taipei city and wanted by the Colonial Japanese authorities. Fight for justice in the streets of early 20th century Taipei as Taiwan’s legendary outlaw.
Based on real events, real people and real situations, The Legend of Tianding is an exploration of a place and time often overlooked, and presented in the style of Traditional Chinese Manga.
KUNG FU FIGHTING
Battle the colonial authorities in style with a tanto, waist sash, and fast paced Kung Fu in tightly tuned technical combat. Execute advanced aerial combos, steal weapons from your enemies, use your waist sash and grappling hook to fly around the battlefield, and strike fear into the hearts of your oppressors. Take on incredible bosses like deadly courtesans, greedy businessmen, and even military leaders, each one guaranteed to challenge you with their dynamic abilities and brutal attacks.
TAIPEI AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY
Explore the Dadaocheng area of Taipei city as it looked like in the early 1900’s Run through colorful streets, ride on a speeding train, and make your escape through dark sewers, all done in the style of a retro Traditional Chinese Manga.
POWER UPS GALORE
Even the playing field and tailor Liao Tianding to your playstyle with different equip-able talismans! These magical items grant you bonuses such as recovering more health from food, regaining stamina faster, or even reducing the damage you take.
FOUR COLOUR CARDS
Take a break from the rebellion with this traditional card game (四色牌) with roots in Taiwan, Southern China, and Southeast Asia.
The Legend of Tianding is a Metroidvania genre 2D side-scrolling action game about Liao Tianding (a.k.a. Liāu Thiam-Teng in the Taiwanese dialect), the legendary Taiwanese Folk Hero. Explore the dazzling streets of Colonial Japanese Taiwan in the early 20th century, as you rob the rich, feed the poor, and expose the darkness lurking in the heart of Taipei city.
Play as Liao Tianding, vigilante of Taipei city and wanted by the Colonial Japanese authorities. Fight for justice in the streets of early 20th century Taipei as Taiwan’s legendary outlaw.
Based on real events, real people and real situations, The Legend of Tianding is an exploration of a place and time often overlooked, and presented in the style of Traditional Chinese Manga.
KUNG FU FIGHTING
Battle the colonial authorities in style with a tanto, waist sash, and fast paced Kung Fu in tightly tuned technical combat. Execute advanced aerial combos, steal weapons from your enemies, use your waist sash and grappling hook to fly around the battlefield, and strike fear into the hearts of your oppressors. Take on incredible bosses like deadly courtesans, greedy businessmen, and even military leaders, each one guaranteed to challenge you with their dynamic abilities and brutal attacks.
TAIPEI AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY
Explore the Dadaocheng area of Taipei city as it looked like in the early 1900’s Run through colorful streets, ride on a speeding train, and make your escape through dark sewers, all done in the style of a retro Traditional Chinese Manga.
POWER UPS GALORE
Even the playing field and tailor Liao Tianding to your playstyle with different equip-able talismans! These magical items grant you bonuses such as recovering more health from food, regaining stamina faster, or even reducing the damage you take.
FOUR COLOUR CARDS
Take a break from the rebellion with this traditional card game (四色牌) with roots in Taiwan, Southern China, and Southeast Asia.
