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Microbial Awakening: Genesis

The human microbiome, activated by an ancient virus, develops self-awareness, creating a conflict between the microbial consciousness and human self-awareness. The protagonist's father is controlled by the awakened microbiome, setting off a series of tragedies.

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About the Game

The human microbiome, activated by an ancient virus, develops self-awareness, creating a conflict between the microbiome's consciousness and human self-awareness. The protagonist's father is controlled by the awakened microbiome, setting off a series of tragedies. This book reveals the hidden depths of science, the sins of humanity, and the clash between the bestiality and humanity of the microbiome and humans...

Game Features

  • The game is set in a fictional alternate timeline. The protagonist's sister, a microbiologist, has gone missing, and the outbreak is just beginning. Driven by the bonds of family, the protagonist embarks on a quest to find her. This journey unravels the truth behind their father's suicide, the complex web of forces behind it, and the awakening of the microbiome.

  • Experience the constant clash between humanity, animality, and divinity.

  • Set in the United States, a nation of immigrants, the game features numerous Chinese elements, such as the protagonist, a mixed-race Asian-Chinese with a Chinese name. The game also features Chinese delicacies like dumplings and mapo tofu, along with comedic references to regional Chinese dialects.

  • The microbiome setting will gradually reveal a larger worldview and the world of microbial species

  • Exquisite European and American hand-painted style with rich colors.

  • Strong visual impact

  • This is a tragic story about human nature. Follow the protagonist's steps as they uncover the truth behind the incident—not just about humans, but also about the bacterial community.

  • This is a science fiction story. It explores profound philosophical questions about human nature, animal nature, human ethics, and ideology. While enjoying a visual feast, it also inspires deep reflection on human nature.

The story is science fiction, but it cleverly debunks myths, concepts like cultivating immortality and Buddhahood, and reveals the truth behind them through a scientific worldview.

  • This game features a diverse cast of characters, allowing you to explore the stories behind each one. Even a minor character possesses their own emotional depth and inner world.

  • In addition to controlling the protagonist, you can also control the humanized form of the bacteria that awaken within the protagonist, advancing the game from a variety of perspectives.

  • This game primarily relies on simple controls to control the characters and advance the story. The puzzles aren't difficult, and the secrets are revealed through clues.

  • The puzzles are tightly integrated with the plot, and the controls perfectly match the concept.