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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 298 sampled Steam reviews (269 positive / 29 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing54% mention it
- Visuals & art18% mention it
- Music & audio10% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Story & writing34% mention it
- Visuals & art17% mention it
- Controls & UI10% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
55%
40 reviews
5-15h
95%
174 reviews
15-40h
97%
74 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 84 | 19 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 89 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | – | 0 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 94% | 88 | 105 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 300 reviews sampled · 266 total reviews in window · weighted 192.7 up / 12.9 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (13)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“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 is a visual novel that truly stands out.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“The Hungry Lamb delivers a solid narrative with well-developed characters and excellent voice acting. The themes are historically accurate, showcasing the developers' knowledge and love for their country's history. However, it's clear that this visual novel may not be for everyone, as it contains themes like cannibalism, human trafficking, and even a child-adult flirtation scene, something entirely unnecessary. That said, the story is good, but if you're interested, proceed with caution and keep the heavy themes in mind.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a captivating and mature visual novel that draws players in with its dark atmosphere, complex characters, and a powerful story set against a historical backdrop. The game doesn’t shy away from darker themes and forces players to reflect on their decisions and their consequences. The visual and audio production is top-notch, and even though the game doesn’t feature complicated gameplay mechanics, it effectively draws players into the story. I highly recommend this title. You’ll enjoy it from start to finish.”
read full review ↗ - 84
“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 presents itself in my brain is the memory of how uncomfortable I felt, but underneath all that, I believe that the mystery and horror elements that exist everywhere else in the game made this an experience I will not regret.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“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't recommend it to all, but those who can stomach it will be greeted with a satisfying narrative of redemption. The pacing isn't the best in the first half, but the art and voice acting help elevate the story. What's left is a story I'm glad I experienced, problems and all.”
read full review ↗ - 50
“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, and the endings never hit the high note that satisfies everything.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“A VN that promises much more than it actually delivers, but is nonetheless a decent way to spend six hours.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“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 all, it requires a very strong heart to endure the harsh themes addressed by the story in general. However, the game is worth the mental effort, there is a beautiful message in the game that is conveyed through excellent writing, with a pleasant reading pace.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“"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 visual and mechanical limitations, the game makes up for these through its deep story, beautiful interface design, and strong voice acting. An unmissable experience for fans of bold, authentic visual novels.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“Dark visual novel inspired by traditional Chinese art with modern animation”
read full review ↗ - 90
“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 Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty should highlight just how disappointed I am by the localisation, because this could have very easily been one of the most powerful stories in video game history.”
read full review ↗ - 70
“The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty is a curious, unsettling and compelling journey that explores an issue that, unfortunately, won't stop existing in our world. Even with a few caveats, this is a title worth checking out.”
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Patch history
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.43版本更新日志Aug 22, 2025
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.42版本更新日志May 19, 2025
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.41版本更新日志Apr 27, 2025
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.4版本更新日志Apr 23, 2025
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.33版本更新日志Nov 19, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.31版本更新日志Oct 23, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.28版本更新日志Jul 30, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.27版本更新日志Jul 29, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.26版本更新日志Jul 26, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.25版本更新日志Jul 15, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.24版本更新日志Jul 11, 2024
- 《The Hungry Lamb》1.23 Update NotesJul 9, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.22版本更新日志Jul 2, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.21版本更新日志Jul 2, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.20版本更新日志Jun 13, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.19版本更新日志Jun 5, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.18版本更新日志May 23, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.17版本更新日志May 22, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.16版本更新日志May 16, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.15版本更新日志May 14, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.14版本更新日志May 14, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.13版本更新日志May 10, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.12版本更新日志May 10, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.11版本更新日志May 10, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.10版本更新日志May 7, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.09已更新Apr 26, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.08版本已更新Apr 25, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》1.07更新日志Apr 24, 2024
- 4月24日《饿殍：明末千里行》1.06版本更新Apr 24, 2024
- 《饿殍：明末千里行》即将发布试玩版2.0！Feb 2, 2024