I decided to write my first review after finishing an keen surprising drama which I think didn’t deserve severals prejudice before grasping its entirety.

I’m going to start saying this drama is quite unique on his genre. It’s not another costume dramas we're used to watch and you quickly understand foremost the storytelling game alike. Everything is done to make you experience the game through this show. The slow plot pacing is pretty well making it easy for you to understand his setting.
The story transports us into Chinese mythology with supernatural elements and xianxia themes that require attention so as not to be lost.

​If you are interested in a plot talking about two main characters who woke up without any memory. This loss has influences on the portrait drawn up of them. They’re not stupid nor weak but just two amnesiacs who learned to live relying on each other as two siblings dynamics. They’re going to grow on you throughout the show in the search for their past. Anyway, this enigma behind them isn’t easy to guess even after so many episodes keeping you wanting the next one. It’s not predictable plot because everything has always a twist. You will be intrigue trying to make your own guess or theory. The main characters undergone designs of unknown individuals who end up taking meaning for the awaited revelation along. On the way, the protagonists make destined encounters similar to specific quests for each identity which introduce us to a world full of others puzzles to solve too.

The OSTs were all incredible to listen with strong meaning (the opening song for example) behind them intensifying the mystery and emotional scenes played by the actors. The actors in this series were incredible at giving you emotion in the right scenes that required it. I was further captivated with the dual role-playing from Xu Kai. We get to saw Esther's character evolution clearly because she did played her role right. Expected to see an good chemistry between the two main characters which was just natural getting along, adorable acting like siblings but also touching and sparkly comparable to childhood lovers and the bloom of love with a first love. The trust and connection between these two characters was wonderful even in angsty moments. Secondly, I fell for the second pairing Wang Peng and Fu Xin Bo which was similar to my own crush taking shape over the time. The chemistry is just as good between the group of friends and even more so between Esther and Wang Peng. You would be just as surprised by your attachment to black and white characters, because some actors play their role decently making you experience mix-up feelings for them. I remember crying for antagonists which are more than just evildoers (ex. Bian Luohan or Luo Maiming). Ultimately, it's not about knowing who is right or wrong among all these complex characters. Everyone works in their own self-interest to accomplish their goal or change their destiny.

The cinematography remained enjoyable to watch. The CGI was not bad for almost all the drama remaining a lesser imperfection to not care in my opinion. Once again everything depends on your watch. I liked the one present in the fight scenes doing good visually. Few action scenes at first glance but the majority were well executed. The story was gripping enough not to ask for more. Before watching, I didn't think about his adaptation from a game but I was okay with the world building which set the right tone from the start. Everything was not perfect of course. I found scenes that deserved better execution to leave you amazed. I'm talking for example about this scene where the Head of Zhenwu alliance in the human world hands over a sword which is said to have recognized Jinzhao. There were characters who had less impact or annoying not worth mentioning. That been said, I would like to highlight the costumes that were worn in this drama. I thought about them taking inspiration from the game beyond just the colors. They're definitely not the same as any other drama costume I've seen so far. The traditional style has been taken but remains somehow different. I found lovely the aesthetic matching a gameplay in a meaningful way.

To conclude, everyone getting an proper closure in the end seems satisfactory while leaving you little imagination conform to any fantastic narrative. Contrary to what one might think, this drama remains very focused on his characters development. You shouldn’t trust your first impression too much. Definitely my taste, I won’t forget how this drama manages to make me emotionally torn until the end.