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The Hungry Lamb: A Ming Dynasty Mystery

The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty isn’t your average visual novel. Set against the backdrop of 17th-century China, amidst the chaos of the collapsing Ming Dynasty and the Little Ice Age, it plunges players into a dark and gripping tale of survival, betrayal, and monstrous secrets.

You play as Liang, a bandit forced into escorting four girls to Luoyang for a wealthy lord. Initially believing a simple job, he soon uncovers a horrifying truth: the lord is a millennia-old swine demon who feasts on young women. Nine-year-old Sui, one of the girls, reveals this, seeking Liang’s help to avenge her sister. But is Sui trustworthy? Her story is riddled with inconsistencies.

The game boasts a compelling narrative with over 260,000 words and nine branching endings, ensuring replayability. Your choices directly impact the story, shaping Liang’s fate and the lives of the girls under his protection. The consequences of your actions are far-reaching in this turbulent era.

Beyond the narrative, The Hungry Lamb shines with its artistic merit. Traditional Chinese art and animation, employing the impasto painting technique, vividly depict the late Ming Dynasty’s atmosphere. The stunning visuals are complemented by a high-quality soundtrack composed by Lin Fangzhou and a stellar voice cast including talents from popular games like *Genshin Impact*.

This isn’t just a game; it’s an immersive experience into a dark chapter of Chinese history, blending mystery, horror, and moral dilemmas. Will Liang succumb to his bandit past, or will he become the hero Sui needs him to be? The choice, and the consequences, are yours.