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The Legend of Tianding

Witness a Kung Fu legend!

Ratings

Age

13+

Category

Action

Languages

English

The Legend of Tianding is a sidescrolling action game about Liao Tianding, the legendary folk hero of Taiwan. Explore the dazzling streets of Taipei City as it looked in the early 1900s. Rob the rich, feed the poor, and fight against the colonial Japanese authorities using a combination of kung fu, waist-sashes, and stolen weaponry in this beautifully illustrated comic-book adventure.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

90/100

The Legend of Tianding is a rare gem that combines historical setting, beautiful comic-book aesthetics, and rock-solid action platforming. Set in colonial-era Taiwan, you play as Liao Tianding, a Robin Hood-like figure fighting against oppressive forces. The combat is the standout feature here—it's fast, stylish, and incredibly fluid. The ability to steal weapons from your enemies and use them against them adds a layer of improvisation to every fight that feels fantastic.

The presentation is top-tier. The 'Manhua' (Chinese comic) style art is vibrant and full of character, and the boss fights are cinematic and challenging. Beyond the combat, exploring the streets of Taipei and interacting with the locals gives the game a great sense of place and history. It’s a polished, culturally rich, and deeply engaging action game that shouldn't be missed by fans of the genre. The mobile port handles the complex controls surprisingly well, though a controller is recommended for the harder difficulty settings.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Features

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Stunning Manhua-style art

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Fast-paced 'beat-em-up' combat

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Unique weapon-stealing mechanic

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Rich historical setting and story

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Epic boss encounters

Tips & Walkthrough

Gameplays

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Q&A

Yes, Liao Tianding was a real historical figure in Taiwan, often called the 'Robin Hood of Taiwan' for his exploits in the early 20th century.

Ratings & Reviews

App Store Editors’ Notes

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Thu Mar 09 2023 ksjsshshjx

怎么滑翔啊，手机没有这个键位啊

Bravo!
Wed Jun 21 2023 Samizdat5150

I played this on an iPad using a PS5 controller. It’s very good metroidvania game. There are 2 difficulties to choose from but the game’s parkour and bosses can be challenging on the easiest difficulty. The art is fantastic and the game is very smooth. It’s story rich. If you are good at video games and have a gamepad, this is a must have. Please make a sequel or DLC!

Confused
Mon Aug 21 2023 dat boi hollow

Every time I click the app to try to play the game it keeps kicking me out and back to my Home Screen I just paid for it because I really like the game, if it could be fixed any kind of way it would be very appreciated I love this game

Allow External Audio
Tue Dec 10 2024 patlove360

Please update to allow external audio. I would play more with external audio.

Game doesn’t work
Thu May 23 2024 Shang Seung

I can’t figure out why this game won’t work. It crashes as soon as it starts. I have an iPhone 14 so it should work. Is this a problem for other players?

Can’t play the game
Sun Dec 24 2023 martydeee

It keeps crashing at the start up.

可玩性高，难度也很具有挑战性
Mon Dec 04 2023 你怎么知道我推近江彼方？

无论是剧情推进还是物品收集支线都做的很有意思，美中不足的是成就系统有bug，达成全成就的那个成就无法完成，希望作者修复

闪退，闪退，闪退！
Mon Aug 11 2025 Jayden699

iOS系统，进入游戏就会闪退，请抓紧处理

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