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Drown in Yesterday's Sea

Xiamen,Fujian Province,2024. Gu Mengzhi, a 19-year-old student at Xiamen University, encounters a "sea spirit" named Coral—who hails from the ocean—and the two quickly become close.However, just as their bond deepens, an uninvited guest known as "The Stranger" arrives and disrupts everything.

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凝冰剑斩
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About the Game

"Drowned in Yesterday's Sea" is a narrative-driven short Yuri game focused on exploration and puzzle-solving.

The story is set in the scenic coastal city of Xiamen in 2024. Gu Mengzhi, a 19-year-old student at Xiamen University, encounters Shan Hu (Coral), a vibrant "Sea Elf" from the depths of the ocean. The two quickly fall in love, wrapping themselves in a sweet, romantic romance. However, their idyllic days are abruptly shattered by an unwelcome interloper—a mysterious "Stranger."

As this mysterious figure tries to abduct her under bizarre pretexts, Mengzhi realizes she has been entangled in a labyrinthine conspiracy. What is the hidden truth behind it all? Can Mengzhi and her mystical lover escape the looming danger?

·Unravel the Mystery: Collect all 8 hidden clues to pierce through the fog and piece together the final truth.

·A Journey Through Xiamen: Explore meticulously recreated iconic locations, including Xiamen University, Gulangyu Island, and Huangcuo Beach.

·A New Horizon: The development team’s very first title featuring a real-world grounded setting.

·Award-Winning Heritage: Originally created for the 28th Project1 Micro-Game Making Competition under the theme "Stranger." Search for the true identity of the unknown intruder amidst a suffocating, mysterious atmosphere.

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·Thanks to community user "redsh" for providing the English translation.

Gu Mengzhi

A student at Xiamen University. She is gentle, quiet, elegant, and well-mannered.

Coral

A vibrant and sunny Sea Elf from the ocean. She comes from a wealthy background. Note: "Coral" is a prestigious name reserved exclusively for the elven aristocracy.

This game is played entirely using the keyboard; the mouse is not supported.

Arrow keys — Movement

ESC — Open menu / Cancel

Space / Enter — Examine / Talk

A key (hold) — Skip dialogue

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