by Jeff Sproul on Aug 07, 2014
I imagine that Louis Cha's novel, "The Smiling, Proud Warrior," is really, really good. It is a keystone piece of wuxia literature, and has inspired a number of Chinese movies and television series. It also serves as the basis for Swordsman Online, released to Western audiences via PerfectWorld and Arc.
Wuxia usually features high-flying martial artists, often from warring or competing kung-fu schools, in an historic ancient-Chinese setting. That's pretty much the core of Swordsman Online. There are 10 schools to choose from, and each is essentially a separate class with its own unique set of abilities. It's an "action rpg," and has been praised for its very fluid and lively combat.