The Sheng Dynasty's third emperor. When you first entered the palace as Cairen under the Late Emperor, he was still the young Prince of Jin. Amid the treachery and shadows of court life, you found each other, sheltered one another through the storms, and forged a bond that neither time nor circumstance could break.
Li Zhi
Wu Yuanzhao
Li Tai
Princess Gaoyang
Empress Wang
Liu Xi
Wu Yuanshun
Consort Liu
of Preciousness
Xi Xin
Consort Xiao
of Elegance
Dowager Consort
Yang
Ji Huaizhong
Li Yifu
Xu Minhui
Li Chengqian
Chen Xin
Consort Wei
of Preciousness
We are an independent team focused on interactive storytelling, dedicated to innovatively blending Eastern culture with interactive media. In 2019, it was our users who championed The Invisible Guardian and allowed us to attain the recognition of BAFTA, which further convinced us that great interactive storytelling can make stories live in people's hearts. Over the past few years, we have immersed ourselves in the prosperous ancient Chinese dynasty, brewing an entirely new story. Road to Empress not only depicts the deadly beauty of Eastern intrigue, but it also brings the audience a battlefield that will test your wisdom and courage.
Two works, different stories, one shared vision—we hope users worldwide can once again experience the charm of traditional Eastern culture through our story. It will serve as a bridge across cultures, bringing a brand-new experience to every user who supports FMV works.
In Road to Empress, you will personally write the epic of a ruling empress. Road to Empress I focuses on her legendary origins—watch how she transforms from an unknown girl into someone who survives the deadly power struggles of a crisis-ridden court through wisdom and courage, gradually emerging as a formidable force.
In Road to Empress II, you return as a seasoned master, and the stakes are brutally higher. Pull the strings from the shadows, keep your ministers in check, and unify an empire amid calculated scheming. You will write every word of a golden age yourself!
(Officially licensed by Chengguang (Orange Light), with sincere thanks to Chengguang (Orange Light) for their music support.)
App Store Native Game Masterpiece:
Fascinating Plot
BAFTA Breakthrough China:
Winner
TapTap Game Awards:
Best Narrative
The Invisible Guardian debuted at No.1
on Steam’s Global Best-Sellers chart
China's best-selling PC game
Over 5 million copies sold worldwide
"Very Positive" rating on Steam
40,000+ reviews
"This is not an FMV game you should pass up or a story you should ignore if you love strong narratives." - Gaming Media "KeenGamer"
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"The production quality for Road to Empress was top-tier level FMV." - Gaming Media "Digital Chumps"
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"The game is beautifully filmed, though, and the actors and actresses do an incredible job of portraying their characters." - Gaming Media "Steam Deck HQ"
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"It's a live-action adventure game with a serious "death game" vibe." - Gaming Media "AUTOMATON"
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"Featuring beautiful cinematography, a delightful, suspense-driven narrative, and enchanting characters to uncover, Road to Empress is an exceptional, immersive tale..." - Gaming Media "Pocket Gamer"
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"If you're a fan of FMV games, I highly suggest this game." - Gaming Media "RPG Site"
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"I was surprised by how quickly it pulled me into its world. The game combines storytelling with strategy in a way that feels both engaging and addictive." - Gaming Media "NextPit"
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"Highly recommended for enthusiasts of adventure and visual novel games. This title particularly appeals to aficionados of Chinese dramas and imperial court romance narratives..." - Gaming Media "Famitsu"
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"Once immersed in the narrative, the progression system of this game delivers an extraordinarily distinctive experience." - Gaming Media "INVEN"
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"You know the production quality on it，this is fire."
- Content Creator
"Jesse Cox"
"Road to Empress impresses with great performances, visuals, and an
outstanding translation."
-Steam Curator "KittyVisualNovels"
"Got pulled into all kinds of conspiracies, and somehow it was fun the whole
way through. Also, the bad endings gave the game a special kind of
charm."
- Steam Curator "Vtuberの适当にゲーム紹介"
"I didn't mind getting a bad ending if it meant hearing one more hidden
line."
- Steam Curator "吹着魔笛的浮士德同乐会"
"Beautifully acted and written, it feels like living inside a Chinese
drama."
- Steam Curator "What The Game?"
"Both an interactive, story-rich full-motion video and a challenging,
rewarding power struggle experience, perfectly suited for strategy
players."
- Steam Curator "雅俗共赏"
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