Planned Release Date: Q2 2026

About This Game

**The World is a Stage; All Mortals are but Puppets.**

*Puppet’s Tale* is an immersive narrative game set in an ancient world of political intrigue. You play as a theater puppet brought to life by forbidden magic. By day, you perform as the star actress of Liangjing’s most renowned opera house; by night, you rewrite reality itself. Navigate the ambitions of heroes like the world-weary strategist and the idealistic general — every dialogue choice reshapes the fate of an empire. Will you remain a string-pulled marionette, or cut the threads and become human? In this tale of chaos and passion, *you* hold the pen that writes the final act.

Every story blooms from the seeds of your choices.

Background Story

During the Chongcheng era, the Yong Dynasty teeters on the brink of collapse.

The Iron-fisted Empress Dowager rules Liangjing, while the Emperor broods in his Long’an retreat. Western and Northern invaders encircle the fractured realm, and behind the palace walls, mother and son plot each other’s downfall.

Amidst this bloodstained chessboard, Wei Jiali — master of the Verdant Leisure Pavilion — uses his opera troupe as a front for rebellion. In his hands lies the life-draining forbidden art: *The Chess-Morphing Secret*. And you — the puppet he crafted — will join him in unleashing a storm of chaos to end all chaos. Within the Pavilion, countless threads of fate intertwine with the destiny of a nation.

Feature System: Chess-Morphing

‘The Chess-Morphing Secret’ is the game’s core clue and central mechanic.

Engage in dialogue with AI-driven male leads to gather intelligence (or simply flirt beneath moonlit blossoms).

At dusk each day, seize a chance to alter the night’s events: rearrange keywords in the “Script” to subtly shift the course of fate.

Feature System: AI Dialogue

We’re dedicated to eliminating immersion-breaking AI dialogue.

Each turn lets you converse with character AIs. They proactively guide you through the main plot while revealing secrets.

We’ve restricted most immersion-breaking topics (e.g., out-of-context remarks, OOC speech, or explicit content). Instead of outright bans, such choices incur in-game consequences.

Multi-Genre Gameplay

Beyond visual novel storytelling, we blend diverse mechanics.

For example: a pivotal route climaxes with a pixel-art RPG segment — freely explore multiple scenes!

More gameplay styles will be revealed soon.

Character Introductions

**Jiaoniang**

A nameless, emotionless puppet — her path to humanity lies in your hands. Your choices determine her companions, her journey, and the woman she becomes. Her experiences forge her personality and ideals.

**Wei Jiali**

Master of the Verdant Leisure Pavilion. A gray-eyed puppeteer who loathes the world yet plays its game for the people’s sake. Ruthlessly ambitious, emotionally detached, and fiercely controlling. By day, an opera director; by night, a strategist preparing for war. He ignites conflict to end chaos faster — a visionary whose methods chill the soul.

**Bai Feng**

The White-Cloaked General of Xining. A pure-hearted rebel leader forged in tragedy. His sister slain by corrupt officials, his family ruined, he emerged as a beacon of hope in dark times. Named “White Wind” (Bai Feng) for his swift, silver-armored grace. Kind, bold, and fiercely loyal — a youth clinging to idealism. His growth and change hinge on your choices.

**Xiao Tan**

A free-spirited scholar who backs whoever he deems fit to rule. Once an upright official, now a brilliant, cynical poet. Crushed by court corruption, he wields his pen as a blade — carving truths into the world’s hypocrisy. His compassion embraces not just those near him, but all under heaven.

Development Progress

✅ Completed character art for major roles + 10+ stunning CGs!

✅ Finished worldbuilding & main plot outline; now scripting dialogues!

🔧 Training AI dialogues: already functional for intel-gathering; refining personalities to avoid logic gaps, stubbornness, or repetitive replies!

🎁 **Free DEMO coming October 2025!** (Wishlist us now!)

*(Note: Due to budget limits, the DEMO won’t include AI dialogue features. We apologize! But rest assured — other parts will showcase our best!)*

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

The AI-related features in this game are limited to specific dialogue gameplay segments. During certain phases, you can converse with designated characters' AIs to uncover intelligence not explicitly mentioned in the main storyline, aiding your deduction.