Overview
The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty plunges players into the tumultuous final years of the Ming Dynasty in 1632. Amidst widespread famine, rebellion, and external threats, players step into the role of Liang, a bandit tasked with escorting four young girls. What begins as a seemingly straightforward job of escorting them for sale quickly unravels into a dark narrative when one of the girls, Sui, reveals a horrifying truth: their intended buyer is a thousand-year-old Swine Demon who annually devours children. Sui's desperate plea for Liang to abandon his mission and help her exact revenge for her sister's death sets the stage for a gripping story, though Liang soon discovers that Sui herself harbors dangerous secrets.
Highlights
- This visual novel is set against the backdrop of the collapsing Ming Dynasty, offering a rich historical and dark narrative.
- The game features a compelling story with multiple endings, driven by player choices and interactive fiction elements.
- Developed by 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) and published by 零创游戏(ZerocreationGame) and 2P Games, it includes Steam Achievements and Trading Cards.
Who It's For
Fans of narrative-driven experiences, historical settings, and dark fantasy themes will find themselves drawn into The Hungry Lamb. Players who enjoy visual novels with branching storylines, moral dilemmas, and a focus on rich storytelling will appreciate the depth of this interactive fiction.
Game Info
Released on April 23, 2024, The Hungry Lamb is a paid title that supports multiple languages, including English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, and Russian. It is categorized as a Visual Novel and Interactive Fiction, with gameplay elements touching upon historical and cooking themes, and offering multiple endings. The game also features multiplayer functionality and Steam Cloud support.
