Ice River

Ice River is a point-and-click, story-driven adventure set in northeastern China in the late 1990s. After his father’s funeral, the young boy Dun leaves the small southern town of Lelin, convinced that his mother, who disappeared many years ago, is in Jiangping, the region’s largest city and his family’s estranged hometown. As you search for her, you uncover the truth behind her disappearance and a long-buried case involving Dun’s family.

Jiangping and its past

Inspired by Shenyang and Changchun, Jiangping is home to many characters with their own backstories and interactive elements. The story connects the history of Dun’s family and country: you piece together the experiences of two generations and learn about historical changes in Jiangping and northeastern China. You can also pause your search for clues to listen to other characters’ stories.

Choices and branches

Several key choices at the beginning shape Dun’s personality and way of thinking. Your decisions affect dialogue responses and main quest routes, with lasting consequences throughout the story. Making different choices in a second playthrough can reveal other sides of some characters and events.