乌合之众
A narrative-driven game of suspense, crime, and dark humor. Amid exquisitely crafted art and a gripping story, the Wushan Great Buddha's demise unfolds.
Fools, Maniacs and Liars is a suspenseful narrative game set in China.
Background
The story unfolds in the fictional ceramic county in southern Fujian—Wushan.
Since ancient times, a giant Buddha known as "Mida" has stood upon Mount Wushan. Countless folk tales surround the statue—some even say Mida is alive.
Then, one day in 2009, the Buddha vanished into thin air. And a half-century enigma was about to come to light.
Story
This is a realist tale shot through with magical realism and absurdity—a story born of a tumultuous age.
Woven from layers of suspense and dark humor, the chronicle of the Wushan Great Buddha's demise begins.
The story twists and turns through constant peril and escalating mysteries, where nothing is certain until the final revelation.
Cinematic Narrative
With cinematic visuals and carefully crafted sound design, you'll experience a feast of Chinese aesthetics.
Comic-panel framing is woven throughout the game, lending a distinctive atmosphere and a smooth gameplay cadence.
Multiple Characters
Step into the roles of six distinct characters—one after another—returning to the month before the Mida's disappearance to uncover the truth.
Six characters, each with a markedly different personality, background, and way of getting by. Under the compassionate gaze of Mida, their fates seem preordained, yet still brim with possibility.
Light Puzzles
Feel free to experiment. Our puzzles are designed to be readable and fair, not punishing. We respect your time.
This is a story-driven experience complemented by light puzzle interactions. Every design choice exists to serve immersion.
