East 73: Magenta Fairytale
Stunning visuals and a fantastical daily Nanjing story unfold. Xiao Su, who sees into others' hearts, joins a new school's art class. He encounters familiar and new faces, exploring their inner worlds and confronting his own hidden depths.
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December 29, 2017
8 years and 218 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive145 reviews93.8%
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6 itemsAbout the Game
Story Overview
A mundane daily life drama,Familiar and nostalgic scenery.
Xiao Su, an ordinary art college applicant, possesses a unique ability - to observe the landscapes in others' hearts.
Before the start of his senior year, Xiao Su is transferred by his father to an art class in No.33 Middle School. There, he reunites with his elementary school classmate and now fellow classmate, Chen Kongling.
Despite the reunion, Xiao Su doesn't feel much nostalgia towards Kongling. On this day, in the art classroom, Xiao Su meets his classmate Xia Chuhe and her close friend, Ye Siyan.
To Xiao Su's surprise, he discovers that Ye Siyan, though small in stature, shares his ability to peer into others' hearts.
Thus begins the tense life of senior year, as students challenge their monthly exam scores in a bid to participate in the last sports meet of high school.
And so, the story begins.
Game Features
- The debut work of Magenta Factory.
- Multiple storylines and endings.
- Beautiful game graphics with unified style in characters and scenes, perfectly harmonized.
- A relaxing game pace with plain yet refreshing storylines.
- Many game scenes are based on real locations, which you might have visited.
Note for Ancient Game
As this game was released in 2011, compared to recent releases, this title features:- No voice acting.
- A 4:3 aspect ratio.
- Graphics are resampled, not remastered.
