Jade Empire™: Special Edition vs Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament is R$37.15 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Jade Empire™: Special Edition | Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Maybe | 51 | 55 |
| Quality | 77 | 59 |
| Value | 40 | 52 |
| Popularity | 27 | 25 |
| Current Best Price (BRL) | R$ 59.00 | R$ 21.85 |
| Steam Review Score | 76.2% positive | 71% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 7 | 5 |
Where to buy
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Details and requirements
| Item | Jade Empire™: Special Edition | Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | February 27, 2007 | February 25, 2016 |
| Developers | BioWare | SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT, DOMO Studio |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts, BioWare | SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT, 方块游戏(CubeGame) |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows XP,Windows 7,Windows 8 (32 or 64 bit) |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5 2.80 GHz or AMD equivalent (or better) |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 or ATI Radeon HD 7970 (1GB or better) |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 9.0c |
| Network (minimum) | — | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Jade Empire™: Special Edition or Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament?
Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament won the comparison against Jade Empire™: Special Edition based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Jade Empire™: Special Edition worth buying over Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament?
Based on the metrics, Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Xuan-Yuan Sword: The Gate of Firmament currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 05:30 PM UTC