Jade Empire offers a wealth of fascinating characters to interact with. You will meet different people - from martial arts masters to commoners fighting to survive - and your conversations with them will affect how the story develops. Additionally, the game features beautiful, mysterious lands to explore, discover, and save or conquer. You'll travel to treacherous jungles, shadowy forests, and ancient mountain temples.

The game boasts a rich blend of role-playing and exciting real-time combat, which makes it an engaging experience. As you progress through the game, you will encounter new monsters and enemies and learn new fighting styles. You get the ability to customize your controls based on your preference, including gamepads, keyboard, or mouse. The Special Edition of Jade Empire features an increased graphics resolution with new visual effects that are pleasing to the eye. The game's AI and difficulty levels have also been improved to ensure players have steady progress in the game. The addition of the new world map interface makes exploring the world of the Jade Empire more enjoyable.