The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty

The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty

April 23, 2024

AdventureInteractive Story PC

During Chongzhen’s Reign (A.D. 1628-1644), land annexation reached unmitigated extremes, the country faced domestic issues and foreign invasions, coinciding with the catastrophic Little Ice Age. After many years of horrid disasters in succession one after another, the Ming court continued to impose inhumane policies resulting in widespread starvation and leading …

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Chris Sanchez Final Weapon Apr 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

64.0

"The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a dark visual novel set in ancient China. It tackles some harsh subjects, so I can&s;t recommend it to all, but those who can stomach it will be greeted with …"

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Dom Kim RPG Fan Apr 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

75.0

"A VN that promises much more than it actually delivers, but is nonetheless a decent way to spend six hours."

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80.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

84.0

"The Hungry Lamb delivers a solid narrative with well-developed characters and excellent voice acting. The themes are historically accurate, showcasing the developers&s; knowledge and love for their country&s;s history. However, it&s;s clear that this visual novel may not be for …"

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Jemma Casson Pure Nintendo Apr 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

92.0

"The Hungry Lamb is an engaging tale of right and wrong set in a bygone era. The unique story will keep you invested as you navigate the pathways to one of many conclusions. With lovely visuals and plentiful options, this …"

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Jennifer Rahman GamesCreed Apr 2024
84.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

42.0

Story

31.0

"The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty had me in a daze upon finishing the game, but with the ending I have reached, I cannot complain. Sure, when I think back to this game, the first thing that …"

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Kat Oliveira NintendoBoy Apr 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"The Hungry Lamb is a heavy game, a portrait of a desolate historical period, and without many restraints when it comes to portraying the cruel reality of the time. Naturally, this means that the game is not for everyone, after …"

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Lucas Oliveira Nintendo Blast Apr 2024
70.0 /100

"The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a curious, unsettling and compelling journey that explores an issue that, unfortunately, won&s;t stop existing in our world. Even with a few caveats, this is a title worth checking out."

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Lucas White Shacknews Apr 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

85.0

"The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a fascinating, challenging, and compelling story that uses its form as a visual novel to tell a story about normal, flawed, and vulnerable people."

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Apr 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"I typically give visual novels with poor localisations 1/5. After all, the exclusive point of the game is to share a story and if the localisation is bad it has failed in that task. The score I’m giving The Hungry …"

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Mehdi Belhamra Digitale Anime Apr 2024
80.0 /100

""A poignant and bleak historical drama" The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty offers a powerful narrative experience based on a complex moral narrative and an immersive atmosphere that reflects the decline of an entire era. Despite minor …"

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Apr 2024
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

45.0

"I feel The Hungry Lamb is for a specific audience, though I can’t quite align with whom that might be. It’s not thrilling enough to land in constant VN recommendations, it’s got uncomfortable relationships which will put most people off, …"

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