The Dawning Letters -Sunrise-
In 1927, Lu Yanhe, a daughter of a royal family of the Qing dynasty decided, to run away from home. Under the changing times and the subtle influence of new thoughts, she began to seek possibilities beyond her destiny......
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6 itemsAbout the Game
Game Introduction
This game is a romance visual novel set in the Republican era, with choices guiding the story.
The game features approximately 280,000 words of text, 48 CGs (excluding variations, including 3 ending rewards), and the gameplay lasts about 6-8 hours. It contains three main routes and 11 possible endings (including two game over endings).
Story Introduction
During the Republican era, Lu Yanhe, the eldest daughter of a declining family in Beijing, inadvertently learns that her father is using her marriage as leverage to gain favor with the warlords. Accustomed to drifting along with the currents of life, she suddenly decides to escape her feudal family, leaving a letter behind as she boards a train to Tianjin. In an era of change and uncertainty, with foreign concessions and bustling docks, what awaits her in the future...?
Notes
This game is created by a single author, with strong personal inclinations. The story is focused on a small-scale narrative, so please consider carefully before purchasing.
The story emphasizes the depiction of human emotions from a cultural and historical perspective, and it doesn't address any serious or sensitive topics. The tone of the narrative is relatively mild and resembles more of a folk tale set in the historical backdrop, so please ensure you can accept this style before purchasing.
The game includes some elements based on real-life stories from the people of Tianjin during the Republican era.
Please do not stream the entire game.
This work is purely fictional and is not related to any real individuals, groups, or events. All real historical figures involved in the plot have been fictionalized and given pseudonyms.
If you feel uncomfortable during gameplay, please close the game immediately.
Team Members
Planning, Script, Art, Programming: Min
Title Page Music: FuSheng, Arranged and Composed by Wang Yifu
PV Music: JiuKuang, Performed by TaoChanZhuShi
Text Acknowledgments: Yuzi
Programming Acknowledgments: Muziyu
Engine: Ren'Py
*Complete list of credits and materials can be found in the game's "About" section.
