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In Yichang Town, two former partners investigate a cursed wedding invitation through Chinese folk-horror scenes, puzzles, and character switching.
Released 27 Apr 2023
Switch Between Leads
Unravel a Wedding Curse
Solve Folk-Ritual Puzzles
"Paper Bride 4 Bound Love" is a Chinese horror puzzle game, the fourth work in the "Paper Bride" series. Welcome everyone to return to the world of Paper Bride. This time, let us uncover the secrets of Yichang Town together.
Developed by HeartBeat Plus · Published by HeartBeat Plus








Paper Bride 4 Bound Love is a Chinese horror-puzzle adventure set in Yichang Town. Two protagonists are drawn into a mystery surrounding a cursed wedding invitation, with the story unfolding through eerie locations and folklore-inspired events.
Players explore scenes, inspect objects, collect clues, and solve puzzles involving symbols, arrangements, and traditional customs. The adventure also includes varied mini-games, some of which test timing or quick reactions.
The story progresses through chapters and switches between the two protagonists, whose separate viewpoints contribute to solving the mystery. Puzzles and discoveries move the narrative forward, combining exploration with a developing folk-horror story.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its eerie Chinese folk-horror atmosphere, detailed cultural motifs, and the variety of its puzzles and locations. Some also like switching between the two leads and the relationship at the center of the story. Other reviews find the characters and plot less engaging than earlier entries, and puzzle difficulty is divisive, with timed mini-games and later challenges frequently called frustrating.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 20 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| DRM / EULA |
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| Website | Official website |