The Counter Gambit

The Counter Gambit is a story about Xiao Wen, a 19-year-old introverted scholar whose future is derailed after a senior student frames him in the library at Jiangzhou University. A biased judge sentences him to prison, and public opinion turns against him. After an early release, Xiao returns with skills learned in prison and seeks to reverse his fate in a battle of wits, conspiracy and revenge. Xiao Wen’s name can be changed.

The people in Jiangzhou

• Su Yuan: A university senior who appears innocent and harmless. Her accusation shattered Xiao’s peaceful life and led to his imprisonment.
• Zhou Haiyi: Known as the “Rose of the Scales,” she is a star judge and a leading figure in Jiangzhou. She presided over Xiao’s case and sentenced him, standing in the way of his revenge.
• Zhong Qianxue: The young chairwoman of a renowned Jiangzhou real estate group. Beneath her glamorous appearance, she seems to be holding together an empire on the brink of collapse.
• Fang Ning: Zhong Qianxue’s best friend and a fiery elite lawyer. She is hostile toward Xiao when they meet, while the legal idol she admires is tied to the story.

Choices and presentation

The story contains over 100,000 words, and your choices determine the ending. The main characters have multiple outfits and animated character sprites, and the game supports resolutions up to 4K.