The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty

Item: The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty
Rating: 92
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-06-03

Summary

Compelling narrative with deep, well-developed characters.
Immersive historical setting enhances storytelling.
Excellent art, music, and voice acting.
Inconsistent story and illogical endings.
Short length and limited content.
Disturbing themes, suggestive content with minors.

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Categories

Visual NovelInteractive FictionChoice-based NarrativeMultiple EndingsSingle-player StoryEnvironmental Storytelling

Reviews (sample size): 2000
Helpful reviews: 62%
Unhelpful reviews: 37%
Protest reviews: 1%

92%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
8%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 2770
Negative points: 1121
Gameplay points: 177
Perf. points: 16
Rec. points: 599
Misc points: 184

Point	Description	Importance
Compelling narrative, deep characters Description The game features a captivating narrative with well-developed characters and impactful emotional moments. Reviewers highlighted the engaging plot, the depth of the characters' backgrounds and relationships, and the emotional resonance of the story's themes, particularly the multiple endings that leave a lasting impression. Importance 95%	The game features a captivating narrative with well-developed characters and impactful emotional moments. Reviewers highlighted the engaging plot, the depth of the characters' backgrounds and relationships, and the emotional resonance of the story's themes, particularly the multiple endings that leave a lasting impression.	95%
Immersive historical setting and storytelling Description The game excels in its immersive portrayal of the late Ming Dynasty, combining historical accuracy with compelling storytelling. Reviewers praised the detailed depiction of famine, social unrest, and the psychological impact on characters, creating a vivid and thought-provoking experience. The game's ability to evoke a strong sense of time and place is a major strength. Importance 90%	The game excels in its immersive portrayal of the late Ming Dynasty, combining historical accuracy with compelling storytelling. Reviewers praised the detailed depiction of famine, social unrest, and the psychological impact on characters, creating a vivid and thought-provoking experience. The game's ability to evoke a strong sense of time and place is a major strength.	90%
Excellent art, music, voice acting Description The game's high-quality art style, music, and voice acting significantly enhance the overall experience. The visuals are praised for their aesthetic appeal and historical accuracy, while the music and voice acting effectively create atmosphere and bring the characters to life. Both Chinese and Japanese voice acting options are well-received. Importance 79%	The game's high-quality art style, music, and voice acting significantly enhance the overall experience. The visuals are praised for their aesthetic appeal and historical accuracy, while the music and voice acting effectively create atmosphere and bring the characters to life. Both Chinese and Japanese voice acting options are well-received.	79%
Well-structured, logical plot Description The game features a well-structured and logical plot with a satisfying narrative flow. Reviewers appreciated the clear explanations, interconnected events, and the absence of major plot holes. The game's concise length and engaging story make it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of players. Importance 67%	The game features a well-structured and logical plot with a satisfying narrative flow. Reviewers appreciated the clear explanations, interconnected events, and the absence of major plot holes. The game's concise length and engaging story make it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of players.	67%
Explores morality, survival, humanity Description The game explores profound themes related to morality, survival, and human nature in the face of adversity. Reviewers noted the game's ability to prompt reflection on difficult choices, the impact of famine and social unrest, and the complexities of good and evil in a chaotic world. The game's exploration of these themes adds depth and meaning to the overall experience. Importance 19%	The game explores profound themes related to morality, survival, and human nature in the face of adversity. Reviewers noted the game's ability to prompt reflection on difficult choices, the impact of famine and social unrest, and the complexities of good and evil in a chaotic world. The game's exploration of these themes adds depth and meaning to the overall experience.	19%
Harrowing depiction of famine Description The game effectively portrays the horrors of famine, particularly through the experiences of the female lead. Reviewers highlighted the graphic descriptions of starvation, cannibalism, and the breakdown of society, creating a visceral and emotionally impactful experience. The game's unflinching depiction of these themes adds to its overall power. Importance 6%	The game effectively portrays the horrors of famine, particularly through the experiences of the female lead. Reviewers highlighted the graphic descriptions of starvation, cannibalism, and the breakdown of society, creating a visceral and emotionally impactful experience. The game's unflinching depiction of these themes adds to its overall power.	6%
Meaningful multiple endings Description The game's multiple endings offer diverse resolutions and emotional impacts, with some considered more realistic or romantic than others. Reviewers expressed preferences for specific endings based on their emotional resonance and thematic consistency. The variety of endings enhances replayability and allows players to experience different facets of the story. Importance 6%	The game's multiple endings offer diverse resolutions and emotional impacts, with some considered more realistic or romantic than others. Reviewers expressed preferences for specific endings based on their emotional resonance and thematic consistency. The variety of endings enhances replayability and allows players to experience different facets of the story.	6%
Excellent text-based adventure Description Reviewers praised the game as a standout text-based adventure, highlighting its engaging writing, immersive storytelling, and ability to evoke strong emotions. The game's success in the text-based format is a testament to its quality and impact. The game is a great entry point to story-driven games. Importance 4%	Reviewers praised the game as a standout text-based adventure, highlighting its engaging writing, immersive storytelling, and ability to evoke strong emotions. The game's success in the text-based format is a testament to its quality and impact. The game is a great entry point to story-driven games.	4%
Praised Hanser's voice acting Description Hanser's voice acting performance, particularly as Mansui, is a significant draw for many players. While some reviewers had initial reservations, most found her performance to be well-suited to the character and emotionally compelling. Her voice acting is a key element of the game's overall appeal. Importance 4%	Hanser's voice acting performance, particularly as Mansui, is a significant draw for many players. While some reviewers had initial reservations, most found her performance to be well-suited to the character and emotionally compelling. Her voice acting is a key element of the game's overall appeal.	4%
Appealing character art Description The female lead's character design and artwork are visually appealing and a draw for many players. The character's appearance and the overall art style contribute to the game's aesthetic appeal and initial interest. The character is cute and likeable. Importance 3%	The female lead's character design and artwork are visually appealing and a draw for many players. The character's appearance and the overall art style contribute to the game's aesthetic appeal and initial interest. The character is cute and likeable.	3%
Worth the price Description Reviewers expressed strong satisfaction with their purchase, indicating that the game is worth the price and provides a rewarding experience. Some reviewers even purchased the game after initially playing a pirated version, demonstrating their appreciation and support for the developers. The game is worth the investment. Importance 3%	Reviewers expressed strong satisfaction with their purchase, indicating that the game is worth the price and provides a rewarding experience. Some reviewers even purchased the game after initially playing a pirated version, demonstrating their appreciation and support for the developers. The game is worth the investment.	3%