Song of Nanzhao is a music-driven puzzle adventure set in ancient China. As a voiceless court musician, use pentatonic melodies drawn from nature to solve puzzles, uncover hidden stories, and connect with villagers, seeking peace through the power of sound.

Song of Nanzhao is a music-driven puzzle game inspired by traditional Chinese folk music, particularly the Nanzhao Fengsheng music. This vertical slice presents the first chapter of the game.In the year 798 AD, war swept across the land. The Tang Dynasty launched massive conscription campaigns, leaving border kingdoms in turmoil. For years, the Nanzhao Kingdom clashed with the Tang in endless conflict.Born into this chaos, you are a court musician—silent by birth, but never voiceless. With music as your only bridge to the world, you must carry the hope of a nation longing for peace.<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/e29acd3d09cf7f79cc0fed03219faca9.avif?t=1756489052" width=1485 height=155 /><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/937d9e8e2433ffd08ebf7f200ca80803.poster.avif?t=1756489052" width=1600 height=900 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/937d9e8e2433ffd08ebf7f200ca80803.webm?t=1756489052" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/937d9e8e2433ffd08ebf7f200ca80803.mp4?t=1756489052" type="video/mp4"></video>Wander through an ancient Chinese village during a time of war. Meet villagers shaped by hardship, uncover their personal stories, and build trust through empathy and kindness. Use music to interact with people and the world around you.<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/251f1e6a1b32908514bc5f6066e20ca2.avif?t=1756489052" width=1485 height=155 /><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/e1c5be0689251464a2ad2226bf78deb8.poster.avif?t=1756489052" width=600 height=338 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/e1c5be0689251464a2ad2226bf78deb8.webm?t=1756489052" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/e1c5be0689251464a2ad2226bf78deb8.mp4?t=1756489052" type="video/mp4"></video>Every object has its own sound. Listen closely, and you’ll hear melodies hidden in the world. Learn and record these melodies using a pentatonic system based on the five elements. Each note is a tool—helping you speak, unlock secrets, and gather key items.<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/49f90825fdba60c2ea2635c31da9fc92.avif?t=1756489052" width=1485 height=155 /><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/1c55912453465bf50bb78ffead1e3696.poster.avif?t=1756489052" width=1600 height=900 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/1c55912453465bf50bb78ffead1e3696.webm?t=1756489052" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/1c55912453465bf50bb78ffead1e3696.mp4?t=1756489052" type="video/mp4"></video>Use your music to solve puzzles, unlock forgotten memories, and progress through the story. Whether you're delivering the right tune to a villager or playing a melody to open sealed paths, every note you play brings you one step closer to understanding the past—and shaping what’s to come.<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/77345c04f9ec4ffbfc27de580756fb48.avif?t=1756489052" width=1485 height=155 /><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/abc8ef3735ad7691f3e45d1caf3d1b0d.poster.avif?t=1756489052" width=1600 height=900 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/abc8ef3735ad7691f3e45d1caf3d1b0d.webm?t=1756489052" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3900130/extras/abc8ef3735ad7691f3e45d1caf3d1b0d.mp4?t=1756489052" type="video/mp4"></video>As the musician of Nanzhao, your melodies carry more than sound—they carry meaning, memory, and hope. In a world scarred by war, can music offer a path to peace?

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