In 1998, journalist Gu Yao comes to Hongcha Valley after an anonymous letter. A nursery rhyme points to a chain of old murders. Explore scenes, question witnesses, and connect clues to separate truth from lies. Uncover a family secret buried for over twenty years.

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Planned Release Date: Q4 2026

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About This Game

Rhyme of the Innocent is a dialogue-driven mystery visual novel set in 1998. Step into the shoes of Gu Yao, a journalist in 1998, as you travel to Hongcha Valley—a remote village in Anhui Province—to uncover the truth behind an anonymous letter and an eerie nursery rhyme connected to an old, unsolved case.

Investigate the village through exploration, evidence-based conversations, item inspection, and timeline reconstruction. As testimonies begin to conflict, each choice may change what you learn and how the story unfolds.

Key Features

  • Dialogue-focused detective narrative

  • Exploration, item interaction, and clue-linking mechanics

  • Chapter-based progression with multiple endings

  • Atmospheric presentation with cinematic audio-visual moments

AI Generated Content Disclosure

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

Some character portraits and CG illustrations in this game were created with reference to AI-generated images for visual inspiration and compositional guidance. All final artwork was manually produced by our art team.

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • OS: Windows 10 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i3-3220 or equivalent
    • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 / DirectX 10 compatible
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Sound Card: Any integrated sound card
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