Cats of the Ming Dynasty
Embark on a journey to find adorable cats in the city of Suzhou during the Ming dynasty! Immerse yourself in the beauty of ancient artistry as you interact with 600 hand-drawn cats against historical backdrops and characters."
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March 11, 2024
2 years and 144 days ago
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Very Positive191 reviews98.4%
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13 itemsAbout the Game
"Welcome to 'Cats of the Ming Dynasty,' a charming cat-searching game. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant Chinese ink painting 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' by the Ming dynasty artist Qiu Ying, this game incorporates 600 hand-drawn cats, creating delightful interactions between felines, historical settings, and characters.
'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' is a renowned piece of vibrant ink painting created by the Ming dynasty artist Qiu Ying, currently housed in the Liaoning Provincial Museum. This rendition of the painting adopts the composition style of Zhang Zeduan's original, utilizing a greenish-blue color scheme to depict the social life scenes of Suzhou during the Ming dynasty. With over two thousand meticulously crafted figures, each displaying unique expressions, the painting vividly captures the essence of the era with its meticulous detail, vivid colors, and elegant charm, embodying the pinnacle of artistic achievement in depicting social life during the Ming dynasty.
The game provides hints for undiscovered cats at random intervals of 60 seconds. Clicking on the game logo allows players to admire the original version of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' in high definition.
-----Game Features-----
- Relax and unwind while enjoying ancient artwork.
- 6 scenes depicting different scenarios.
- 600 adorable hand-drawn cats.
- Relaxing background music.
- Cute cat sound effects.
- Random hints every 60 seconds.
- 100 carefully crafted achievement icons.
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'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' is a renowned piece of vibrant ink painting created by the Ming dynasty artist Qiu Ying, currently housed in the Liaoning Provincial Museum. This rendition of the painting adopts the composition style of Zhang Zeduan's original, utilizing a greenish-blue color scheme to depict the social life scenes of Suzhou during the Ming dynasty. With over two thousand meticulously crafted figures, each displaying unique expressions, the painting vividly captures the essence of the era with its meticulous detail, vivid colors, and elegant charm, embodying the pinnacle of artistic achievement in depicting social life during the Ming dynasty.
The game provides hints for undiscovered cats at random intervals of 60 seconds. Clicking on the game logo allows players to admire the original version of 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival' in high definition.
-----Game Features-----
- Relax and unwind while enjoying ancient artwork.
- 6 scenes depicting different scenarios.
- 600 adorable hand-drawn cats.
- Relaxing background music.
- Cute cat sound effects.
- Random hints every 60 seconds.
- 100 carefully crafted achievement icons.
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