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96%47596% positive reviews, Overwhelmingly Positive across 475 reviews·Visual Novel · Interactive Fiction
—Amid Bian River’s mist, a murderous "water monster" turns out to be a mysterious mechanical beast. Imperial guard Zhan Zhao allies with engineer Gongshu Ling to expose the conspiracy, facing treason, sibling conflicts and a tyrant’s deadly coup to safeguard the Song Dynasty.
Bianhe River Monster
Steam
A stunning immersive ancient-style visual interactive novel featuring mysterious mechanisms is officially released! Set in the ancient Kaifeng Prefecture, this game unfolds treacherous court conspiracies and fantastic mechanism battles, bringing you an immersive investigative journey alongside Zhan Zhao and Gongshu Ling!

A string of brutal murders haunts the Bian River wharf. The legendary murderous water monster turns out to be a mysterious black-iron mechanism beast. Ordered to investigate the case, imperial guard Zhan Zhao encounters Gongshu Ling, the direct descendant of the ancient Gongshu mechanism clan. The two join forces to uncover the truth behind the mechanism beasts. They confront the ambition of Gongshu Ling’s traitorous elder brother, the treasonous plot of the imperial guard division, and a hidden mysterious force lurking in the shadows. A life-or-death battle to defend the imperial authority of the Great Song Dynasty begins.

Boasting exclusive ultra-high-definition ancient-style scenes, the game delicately restores classic locations including the misty Bian River, the hidden underground ghost market, and the Qiankun Palace on Songshan Mountain, delivering a cinematic immersive visual experience. The tight, interconnected storyline allows players to follow the protagonists step by step to sort out clues, solve bizarre mechanism puzzles, and experience the striking collision of turbulent court undercurrents and chivalrous jianghu spirit.

Enjoy in-depth storyline interactions with Gongshu Ling, the intelligent and decisive heir of the Gongshu clan. Witness thrilling rescues at the Bian River wharf, tacit cooperation while exploring the underground ghost market, and side-by-side battles in Qiankun Palace. Track her growth from seeking her missing brother and hunting criminals to fighting for justice alongside her allies, and experience delicate emotional bonds and passionate camaraderie.

Explore diverse immersive scenarios full of hidden clues and lurking dangers: the blood-stained, fog-shrouded Bian River cargo wharf; the secretive, chaotic underground ghost market; and the cloud-wreathed Songshan Qiankun Palace concealed with ancient spiritual formations. Every high-definition scene perfectly presents the unique charm of ancient Chinese aesthetics, immersing players in the intertwined world of imperial court politics and jianghu adventures in the Great Song Dynasty.

Fully support offline gameplay. You can progress through the entire storyline without an internet connection and start your detective adventure anytime and anywhere. The one-click plot rewind function allows you to revisit classic story moments and sort out case clues effortlessly without repeated unlocking, ensuring a smooth gaming experience. With full immersive storyline progression, you can uncover layers of conspiracies from the protagonist’s perspective and enjoy the ultimate fun of ancient-style detective exploration.

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