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Xiao Jun (English Edition)

A dark, emotional RPG set in modern China. Follow Xiao Jun, a rural boy caught in a brutal journey from schoolyard bullying to street violence, love, betrayal, and revenge. A raw story of survival in an unforgiving world.

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jackzhou77571
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jackzhou77571
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July 2, 2025
1 year and 31 days ago
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About This Game
Xiao Jun (English Edition) is a hand-drawn, story-driven 2D RPG set in 1990s China. It tells the full life journey of a rural boy — from bullied schoolchild, to a Bitcoin millionaire, and ultimately a tragic rebel against a corrupt system.

This is a game where story comes first, but it includes light turn-based combat during key moments of tension. Battles are few, but emotionally significant.

🧨 A Life Shaped by Injustice, Greed, and Memory

  • Childhood: Face bullies, suffer loss, and grow up in a harsh rural society.

  • Youth: Build friendships, experience betrayal, and dream of escape.

  • Collapse & Fortune: Discover forgotten Bitcoin and gain sudden wealth.

  • Rebellion: Build a mining empire — and clash with the village, the system, and yourself.

  • Final Stand: An explosive ending that confronts the cost of power and resistance.

🎮 Key Features:

  • Narrative-Focused RPG: A mostly linear experience with occasional turn-based battles.

  • Hand-Drawn Visuals: Rich illustrations of 1990s China’s rural and urban life.

  • Emotional Storytelling: A story about pain, memory, and revenge — told over decades.

  • Cultural Depth: Social realism rarely seen in RPGs, set in contemporary China.

🕒 Playtime:

  • Around 3 to 4 hours to complete the full story.

If you enjoy games like To the Moon, Detention, or Rakuen, this game will leave a lasting emotional impression — with just enough challenge to feel the stakes.

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