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Inquiry Counsel逆转茶食人

"Hold on!" A court battle game set in ancient China's Song Dynasty! In the government office of Lin'an County during the Song Dynasty of ancient China, many bizarre murder cases occurred! The protagonist engages in intense court battles with the county captain of Lin'an to find the real culprit!

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Developer
ZHENG YUFENG
Publisher
ZHENG YUFENG
Release
May 12, 2026
82 days ago
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Positive32 reviews87.5%

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About the Game

Game Introduction: Inquiry Counsel – Solve Mysteries at Your Fingertips, Decide Fates with Pen and Ink

[Game Introduction] 

Welcome to Lin’an in the Northern Song Dynasty in china! Here, you will take on the role of a government-licensed Inquiry Counsel, wandering through bustling marketplaces and the shadowy underworld of martial arts. With meticulous reasoning and intellectual debates, you will uncover the shocking secrets behind a series of unsolved cases.

Centered on the intense courtroom confrontations reminiscent of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the game deeply integrates the historical charm of the Song Dynasty to create an immersive ancient-style detective masterpiece.

Game Features & Highlights 

  • Phoenix Wright-style Gameplay × Song Dynasty Mysteries: High-octane Debate Mechanics Cross swords with words to crack cold cases: Engage in fierce showdowns with suspects in the courtroom. Catch contradictions in their testimonies, present key evidence, and experience the thrill of a single sentence deciding life or death in heated debates.

  • Immersive Song Dynasty World: Historically Authentic in Every Detail Reenactment of famous historical cases: Incorporating the real judicial system of the Song Dynasty, tackle classic case types such as poisoning, locked-room murders, and framing.

  • Low Barrier to Entry, High Freedom: Seamless Single-player Experience Zero pay-to-win pressure: A fully single-player narrative with no microtransactions. All content is unlocked for free, letting you focus on the pure joy of solving puzzles.

  • Anime × Ancient Theme Fusion: A Feast for Eyes and Ears Featuring meticulous gongbi-style composition combined with vibrant anime color palettes, the game boasts distinctive character portraits. During interrogations, characters’ expressions dynamically shift with their emotions. Paired with classical soundtracks and ambient sound effects, it creates a film-grade atmosphere. Every line of dialogue is voice-acted to match the mood! Combined with the dynamic facial animations of character portraits, it elevates the sense of immersion to new heights.

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