Chinese Strange Stories

Step into a living Chinese painting that blends the mystical, supernatural, and the struggles of daily life in the final years of the Ming dynasty. Experience a unique mix of classic turn-based RPG mechanics and dynamic card battling, where strategy and fate intertwine.

The demo offers over one hour of gameplay content. You can explore the first four areas, the prologue of the main story, many side stories, and encounter a variety of people and enemies. All gameplay systems are available in the demo:<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Apothecary</li><li>Cooking</li><li>Fast Travel</li><li>Card Crafting &amp; Dismantling</li><li>Shops</li><li>Gifting, Recruitment, and Dismissal of Companions</li><li>Letters &amp; Story Follow-ups</li></ul><h2 class="bb_tag" >Game Features</h2>Enter a world where the lines between the living and the spirit world blur. Immerse yourself in a game that weaves together the mystical, the supernatural, and the struggles of everyday life during the turbulent final years of the Ming dynasty. <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/b82fcd014b3916d403e20efa787f7c06.webp?t=1777191175" width=614 height=59 /> <video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/763e924050735a4d72a75309fcacb06f.poster.avif?t=1777191175" width=616 height=346 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/763e924050735a4d72a75309fcacb06f.webm?t=1777191175" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/763e924050735a4d72a75309fcacb06f.mp4?t=1777191175" type="video/mp4"></video>Explore a vast and intricate narrative based on nearly 500 &quot;marvel tales&quot; from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio, a collection of classical Chinese stories by the Qing dynasty writer Pu Songling. Encounter spirits and mythical creatures, and live the life of people during the closing days of the Ming dynasty. Witness their struggles, hear their tales, and decide how you will shape their destiny in a world filled with intrigue, war, and mysticism. <img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/1853bc4732695f474fe90cb508db0ad2.webp?t=1777191175" width=614 height=59 /><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/352cc6b4d53081cf81393d4fd10f2b5c.poster.avif?t=1777191175" width=616 height=346 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/352cc6b4d53081cf81393d4fd10f2b5c.webm?t=1777191175" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/352cc6b4d53081cf81393d4fd10f2b5c.mp4?t=1777191175" type="video/mp4"></video>Enjoy a unique blend of classic turn-based RPG mechanics and dynamic card battling. The combination of randomness and strategy provides endless possibilities for combat and decision-making.<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/88e183efe92b1601b92df792e4345d0d.webp?t=1777191175" width=614 height=59 /><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/083d521cbdf6f57abb0c32ccaee5b8b1.poster.avif?t=1777191175" width=616 height=346 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/083d521cbdf6f57abb0c32ccaee5b8b1.webm?t=1777191175" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/083d521cbdf6f57abb0c32ccaee5b8b1.mp4?t=1777191175" type="video/mp4"></video>Assemble a party of characters, each with their own unique decks. Arrange your team strategically to build the perfect deck. Find unique cards through exploration, quests, and crafting. The more you play, the more options you’ll have to customize and strengthen your cards.<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/2534f2e2261c0dcf7e5a4638b311b389.webp?t=1777191175" width=614 height=59 /><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/fa6c5007c6559b611d6f15f30e6861cd.poster.avif?t=1777191175" width=616 height=346 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/fa6c5007c6559b611d6f15f30e6861cd.webm?t=1777191175" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3405900/extras/fa6c5007c6559b611d6f15f30e6861cd.mp4?t=1777191175" type="video/mp4"></video> Step into a living Chinese painting and dive into a harmonious blend of history and artistry. Let the beauty of classic Chinese art captivate your senses like never before as you explore and discover.

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