下山的试炼之江湖遗失录 A test before Jianghu

A test before Jianghu combines turn-based battles with puzzles and light management elements. A chosen boy or girl works through a test and discovers their identity.

At a glance

Released

A solo turn-based adventure with puzzles and light management, including three mazes and an English edition with its own story, balance changes and branching endings.

Release: Released · Steam: Dec 22, 2022
Single-player: Supported
Online co-op: Not verified
Local co-op: Not verified
Perspective: Not verified
Platform: PC / Steam
Operating systems: Windows
VR: Not verified
Developer: AutomaticGrasshopper
Publisher: AutomaticGrasshopper

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Steam PC edition. Other editions and cross-store play need a separate check.

Steam store artwork for 下山的试炼之江湖遗失录 A test before Jianghu. — Game image from official Steam page

About 下山的试炼之江湖遗失录 A test before Jianghu

Three mazes include one requiring some knowledge of traditional Chinese culture. The English edition replaces the original novel-based story content with its own story, adjusted values and branching plots with different endings.

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What makes it worth a look?

The English edition adds two powerful enemies, companions who can stay at home and a dragon that can be kept after defeating it.

Is this game right for you or your group?

Edition differences The English version substitutes its own story for the original novel-based content.
Cultural puzzle One of the three mazes expects some knowledge of traditional Chinese culture.

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Before you choose

The English edition has different story content from the Chinese original. If its executable fails to start, the supplied instructions suggest switching the Steam language to English.

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