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The Legend of Sword and Fairy
仙剑奇侠传
The Legend of Sword and Fairy is a turn-based RPG developed by Softstar Entertainment in 1995 for DOS. Players control a party of characters across a fantasy world inspired by Chinese mythology. The game features grid-based movement through towns and dungeons, with turn-based combat encounters against various enemies. Party composition and character growth are central mechanics, allowing players to recruit companions and develop their abilities. The narrative follows an interconnected cast of characters with branching dialogue and relationship systems that influence story outcomes. Combat combines character positioning with skill selection and item management. The game progresses through distinct chapters with different objectives, from town exploration to dungeon crawling to boss confrontations. Character interactions and story moments integrate with gameplay progression, creating a blend of narrative-driven and mechanical elements typical of early JRPG-influenced designs adapted for Chinese gaming conventions.
- Developer
- Softstar Entertainment
- Released
- 1995
- Platform
- DOS
- Genre
- RPG
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (3.3K)
- Last updated
The Legend of Sword and Fairy Controls — DOS Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for The Legend of Sword and Fairy on our in-browser DOS emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
DOS games use the keyboard directly as the controller — there is no console-button mapping. Open the in-game documentation or check the game-specific options screen for the key layout used by this title.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
The Legend of Sword and Fairy Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of The Legend of Sword and Fairy on DOS before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"The Legend of Sword and Fairy" DOS longplay 1995
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Legend of Sword and Fairy released?
The Legend of Sword and Fairy was released in 1995 for the DOS.
Who developed The Legend of Sword and Fairy?
The Legend of Sword and Fairy was developed by Softstar Entertainment, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
What type of game is The Legend of Sword and Fairy?
The Legend of Sword and Fairy is a RPG game for the DOS, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play The Legend of Sword and Fairy for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — The Legend of Sword and Fairy runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play The Legend of Sword and Fairy in the browser?
No. The Legend of Sword and Fairy streams from a public archive into a browser-side DOS emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in The Legend of Sword and Fairy?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original DOS cartridge supported.
Does The Legend of Sword and Fairy work on mobile devices?
Yes — the DOS emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play The Legend of Sword and Fairy this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of The Legend of Sword and Fairy. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
