About the Game

Back to the Dawn (动物迷城)

Dive into a relentless RPG prison drama where crime, deception, and survival collide. Trapped within a maximum-security facility teeming with secrets, every inmate guards a past—and a hidden motive. Your only way out? Fight, investigate, and outwit the system before time slips away.

Unravel a conspiracy so deep it doesn’t just endanger your life—it threatens the entire city’s foundation. In this high-stakes narrative adventure, every decision carries weight, and escape isn’t guaranteed—it’s earned.

Step into the worn shoes of one of two protagonists—Thomas, the truth-seeking fox framed for exposing corruption, or Bob, the battle-weary panther returning for a final, perilous mission. Each journey spans 20+ hours of immersive storytelling, where alliances shift, danger lurks in plain sight, and the prison’s three dominant gangs hold the keys to power—or ruin.

With 47 intricately designed inmates, over 100 handcrafted quests, and more than 500,000 words of branching dialogue, Back to the Dawn offers a narrative labyrinth of intrigue, deception, and redemption. Forge your own path through multiple escape strategies, experience countless consequences, and unlock a variety of endings that reflect your choices.

Thomas, the intrepid journalist, must rely on his wits and a trusted ally outside the walls to expose a conspiracy that could destroy the city. Your survival hinges on gathering clues, outsmarting enemies, and proving your innocence—before it’s too late.

Bob, the seasoned undercover operative, returns for one last mission fueled by personal loss and a thirst for justice. His path is darker, grittier—a tale of sacrifice, betrayal, and the unrelenting cost of truth.

This sprawling prison is a world unto itself—full of opportunities, dangers, and secrets. But beware: break the rules too boldly, and you’ll pay the price. Survive by wit, strength, or stealth—just don’t get caught.

Your choices shape your reputation—will you lie low and bide your time, or ignite chaos at every turn? The system is rigged, but not unbreakable.

Forge uneasy alliances or dominate through fear. Each of the 47 inmates has a story, a secret, and a role to play. Earn trust, exploit weaknesses, or rise as a lone wolf—every interaction reshapes your journey.

Will you be a brawler who rules through brute force, a shadow-thief mastering deception, or a master manipulator pulling strings unseen? Level up your skills, craft tools, and earn respect in a world that breeds predators. Rise from "new fish" to prison legend.

In Boulderton, even the smallest detail can become your key to freedom—your cell, the infirmary, the sewer tunnels, the rooftops. Broken bricks, smuggled tools, whispered rumors—use them all. The prison is designed to crush you. Only your cunning will set you free.