巫回
A puzzle game based on Chinese mythology. You will play as a mysterious shaman, trying to comprehend the rules of the game by trying, reasoning to understand the secrets of different shamans, and the real, secret about the game itself.
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Core Gameplay
The game’s puzzle mechanics are based on sokoban and jigsaw principles, fused with unique rules to create eight interconnected yet distinct puzzle chapters. You play as a shaman, moving and manipulating tiles within a nine-panel grid, observing patterns, deducing rules, and solving puzzles—unraveling both past and present events of this world.
Game Features
Reimagined Chinese Mythology
Characters and stories originate from Chinese mythology but are reconstructed within a puzzle system. Traditional tales serve as both the riddle and the answer.
Puzzle Exploration
Connect time and space by arranging tiles in the nine-panel grid. A streamlined structure allows for diverse combinations to uncover the game's hidden secrets.
Temporal Entanglement
Time and space intertwine under unique rules, influencing each other to create mysterious and engaging puzzles.
Fusion of Mechanics and Narrative
Gameplay mechanics and character narratives are interdependent. Understanding the mechanics deepens knowledge of the characters, while learning about the world gradually reveals puzzle rules.
Chapter Combination System
Chapters act as puzzle pieces, interlocking with others to form different story timelines. Players must gather clues from various characters to assemble the correct sequence leading to the true ending.
