蜉蝣之国的囚徒 (2026)

Относительно интересный камерный триллер про группу людей, которая оказалась в тюрьме aka "эфемерном королевстве" где-то на отшибе мира и теперь им нужно выполнить пять странных ритуалов, чтобы.... выжить?воскресить божество? сбежать? Новелла - китайская и прям насыщена присущим фольклорным колоритом. Ритуалы, сюжетные события - всё передаёт необычайный мистический вайб древней культуры, которая таит в себе множество секретов. (я не сильно разбираюсь в китайской мифологии и истории, но тут прям библиотеку съел из интереса) Каст персонажей интересный, все получают исчерпывающее раскрытие с объяснением мотивации тех или иных действий и поступков (даже рано умершие персонажи спустя определённое время обретают сюжетный вес, а не просто остаются куском пустого мяса, как это обычно бывает в плохих схожих по жанру произведениях). Некоторые драмы и сцены заставили пустить слезу. Общая сюжетная линия хороша. Мне по началу не нравилось, что большую часть времени читателя держат в абсолютном неведении - подготовки мастермайнд сюжетных моментов происходят за кадром, но... стоит отметить, когда происходят моменты "раскладывания карт на стол" по итогу сидишь с искренним удивлением, пон…

What I like: -Death game -Almost every character have good story and moment in this game (I would say only 1 character that really not add anything to the game) -Story is very interesting and have their own charm different than generic death game/killing game Nitpicking : -Hope there are more choice or more detective gameplay -It very easy to predict which character will be survive end game -Heavy chinese's lore(Hurt my brain)

If you can overlook the poor translation, this game is excellent. The story is highly engaging all the way through, nearly every character is well-utilized, the use of historical elements and mythology is intriguing (and easy to follow along with, even if you're not familiar with it), the art is beautiful, the voice acting's great, and the ost is great. Highly recommend it to any mystery or visual novel fan. Make sure to save regularly, as the game has multiple endings based on your choices throughout.

If playing English version, know that it’s machine translated and not well done. It’s confusing, it’s often weird, but if you want to get the idea of whats happening and are OK that not every line is perfect, you can still get most of it and it does get easier to understand over time. The story gets better once the “game” starts and killings occur. I’m not finished with it, but it’s been a justified purchase based on my time and enjoyment so far.

Set against a backdrop of ancient traditions, forgotten histories, and unsettling supernatural mysteries, this visual novel delivers a dark and atmospheric narrative that draws heavily from Chinese sacrificial customs, historical legends, and psychological horror. Blending suspense with folklore, the story invites players into a world where the boundary between the living and the dead has become dangerously thin, and where long-buried secrets refuse to remain hidden. The tale begins when fourteen individuals from different corners of the world receive an inexplicable summons that leads them to the enigmatic Ephemera Manor, an isolated estate shrouded in mystery. None of them fully understand why they have been chosen, yet each is inexorably pulled toward the manor's sealed gates. Upon arrival, they discover that they have become unwilling participants in an ancient ceremony known as the Feather-Burning Rite, a ritual whose origins stretch back through countless generations and whose true purpose has long been obscured by myth and superstition. As the ceremony unfolds, strange occurrences begin to plague the manor. Ancient symbols appear where none existed before, forgotten voices…

Definitely MTL not too bad though. Some sentences are funny, but generally good