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The Shu legend

《The Shu Legend》 is an interactive adventure novel. In an apocalypse ruled by the Dog Clan, bandit Shi Jin is forced by a terrifying army to undertake a mysterious mission after his squad is wiped out. This quest unravels the clan's buried history, sparking a tense fight for survival...

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Hairtails
Publisher
Hairtails
Release
June 11, 2026
52 days ago
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About the Game

The Shu Legend is a visual novel exploring history and memory. In a Dog Clan-ruled apocalypse plagued by war and famine, the bandit Shi Jin drifts through life. A routine robbery sparks a fateful event, unveiling a dark historical truth long buried by the clan.

The game consists of 10 short chapters with a total playtime of about 3 hours and features 46 CGs.

Parts of the English translation were assisted by AI; player discretion is advised for the best experience.

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