Papergames Unveils New Open-World Action Game 'Ballad of Antara' (Project: Bai Mian Qian Xiang)

Papergames' in-house studio, 17ZHE, has officially unveiled their new multi-platform, Chinese-style open-world action game, 'Ballad of Antara' (Bai Mian Qian Xiang). The game centers around the exploration of human beliefs; players take on the role of a 'Master of a Hundred Masks,' roaming a chaotic world to gather masks that embody the beliefs of others, which are then used in high-stakes combat.

The debut trailer ignited heated discussions within the NGA community. While many users praised the game’s aesthetic direction and slick combat animations—with some specifically highlighting the scene where a sword dissipates into flower petals as 'incredibly cool'—skepticism remains. Players are actively debating the viability of such high-fidelity graphics on mobile devices and speculating whether Papergames will shift its development focus from titles like 'Love and Deepspace' toward this new project.