Firework

Firework is a Chinese horror puzzle game set in a remote mountain village. After an accidental fire at a funeral, the police reopen a closed massacre case. Lin Lixun, a rookie police officer, becomes involved in the investigation by chance. As you explore with him, the victims’ pasts come to light, but the case grows more puzzling: is it a supernatural phenomenon or a carefully planned murder?

The village and its story

The game combines Chinese village settings with oriental mysticism and realism. Its nostalgic watercolor style and bleak, strange atmosphere frame a story in which tragedy and horror feel as though they could happen somewhere in the world. The narrative builds suspense through revelations that can make the truth seem clear before uncertainty returns.

The characters each have their own stories, and the game gives you the chance to get to know them and share in their joys and sorrows. It also includes Easter eggs drawn from a particular period in China’s history, described as an important part of a generation’s memories.

Investigation and puzzles

You follow Lin Lixun’s steps to uncover the truth behind the tragedy. Puzzles are woven into the story and are designed to be challenging without being too difficult.

The horror relies on atmosphere rather than jump scares. There is nowhere to hide, and ghosts are rarely visible, but a sense of dread runs through the investigation.