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The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
A travel text adventure game with Chinese traditional style. Player will escort four girls to Luoyang in order to discover the truth and make decisions along the way. This game involves themes of “Revenge, Cannibalism, etc.” the darker sides of life, but still expect to convey a positive emotion.
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- Released
- April 22, 2024
- Developer
- ZerocreationGame
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure · Indie · Visual Novel
- Publisher
- 2P Games, ZerocreationGame
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The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a visual novel that was first released in 2023 on Steam. Now, it brings its mix of drama and intrigue to
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The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a VN with great potential. It has all the foundations of an engaging story about the darker side of the human condition during times of pure and utter desperation. But it struggles to deliver on the promise of its characters, leading to a relatively flat reading experience overall. For its price point, I think it’s worth a shot if the aesthetic or setting piques your interest, but those seeking a deeper, more fleshed-out roster of characters might find themselves disappointed.
The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a dark visual novel set in ancient China. It tackles some harsh subjects so I can't recommend it to all but those who was stomach it will be greeted with a satisfying narrative of redemption. The pacing isn't the best in the first half but the art and voice acting help elevate the story. What's left is a story I'm glad I experienced, problems and all.
It is unwise and foolish for the learned person to shy away from stories that are unhappy, unsavory or otherwise upsetting. After all, much of the truth and the historical facts of our own humanity are drenched in the blood, tears and anguish of victims and would-be villains. It is important, though, to recognize framework and setting. For example, if I were merely to say “a person died today,” it is a morbid and rather stark statement to give, even if it is true. The lens through which w...