
Play as the protagonist in this live-action interactive palace survival drama! Take a dynasty's fate into your own hands in Road to Empress II, the new content of the global hit. Defy fate, navigate intrigue, and claim the throne of power. You decide it all!
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You've probably never experienced anything like this—A palace adventure shaped by your moves!

Road to Empress I has gained widespread popularity among audiences.
The new content, Road to Empress II, invites you into a gripping battle of court politics. Let's all witness a legendary empress rise to new glory!

Shot entirely on elaborately constructed sets with 4K cinematic lighting and direction, the story breathes stunning life into the grandeur of Eastern palaces. Every detail has been crafted with care: the delicate texture of silk brocade, the glint of swaying golden hairpins, soul-stirring traditional music. They all come together in a showcase of classical Eastern aesthetics at their finest. The cast features acclaimed actors including Kuan Hung, Evie Huang, Zeawo, and Hana Lin. Bigger, more breathtaking scenes and richer, more nuanced performances ensure that this golden age isn't simply confined to the screen; it plays out right before your eyes. This is the Eastern aesthetic feast of "ruling the world," and you'll live every moment of it!

Tired of being swept along by fate? In this story, you will step into a thrilling struggle of palace intrigue and political maneuvering. Starting as a nun in Ganye Temple, you break through the restraints imposed by rival factions, and eventually climb to the very peak of power. Experience the mind of a ruler—plan ahead, balance power at court, and carve a blazing path to the throne.

With around 1,000 minutes of carefully crafted live-action content, you are drawn into a sweeping story of ambition, danger, and survival. In a court where the situation can change at any moment, every move you make and every line you choose can set off a series of consequences. Twists and suspense, step by step, you will take control of the empire and rewrite the fate of a dynasty with your own hands!
Support the characters you love most or the ones you have complex feelings about, and decide who will rise to the top of the global popularity rankings. The outcome is yours to decide.

Say goodbye to passive dialogue and hello to a fully upgraded interactive experience. Power is not just an empty word; it is a battle of wits at your fingertips:
Review Memorials: With a flick of your writing brush, witness the myriad lives of your realm. Address endless curious petitions and civic tales, craft clever verdicts to resolve predicaments, and bring prosperity to all subjects.
Issue Edicts: Your imperial brush decides ministers' glory or ruin. Blend mercy and rigor to reward merit and punish fault; grant titles or strip dignities, proving your sagacity in governing courtiers.

At the end of your story, you'll receive a fully personalized imperial personality trait sketch: a deep dive into your scheming style, crisis decision-making, and methods of control. Are you the cool, versatile operator who balances power and passion—the "Deadly Arsenic Trioxide"? The loyal, ride-or-die romantic who charges headfirst through fire—the "Romantic Datura"? Or the ruthless high-achiever who lets nothing stand in the way of ambition—the "Overachiever Lurid Bolete"? When the story ends, meet your truest self and share your exclusive empress profile with the world!
We are an independent team focused on interactive storytelling, dedicated to innovatively blending Eastern culture with interactive media. In 2019, everyone who journeyed with The Invisible Guardian shared its BAFTA glory, reaffirming that great interactive storytelling can truly stay 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!
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Languages: English, Simplified Chinese*, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Thai, Japanese, Traditional Chinese*languages with full audio support
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游戏登录不进去,反馈网络问题。我的网络没有任何问题,其他玩家也反馈了类似问题,开发方没有任何有效的回复。我给客服发送了邮件,也没回复。
Li Tai's story made me cried, I wish I can save him.... ;w; but his story was so short and it felt like the whole game just focuses on Li Zhi more unfortunately, so for all the Li Tai's girlies out there is kinda not worth it...
主线冗长枯燥,支线短小不精悍,后期大量劣质AI画面注水; 硬蹭女权,疯狂贴“大女主”标签,然而所谓“大女主”是指断情绝爱。这不是对主体性的塑造,只是对流行议题的生硬消费。 武则天作为皇帝,有自己的野心和政治抱负,编剧却用浅薄的性别叙事取代人物塑造,完全偏离历史人物的精神内核,更是浪费了这么好的题材。
一个剧情向的游戏玩到36章死档是不能容忍的,你可以做多支线,但不能让玩家无路可退,更不能查攻略倒回去重选,编辑脑子不太正常
是批皮恋爱游戏 主线讨好男人支线男人讨好我,不如直接玩乙游选择比这个多。 荔枝皇帝当的真窝囊啊跟权臣横不起来就知道对女主横。哼哼唧唧太尉送来的得去看但是我不跟他睡哦我是纯洁男大,女主之前都有孩子了在这装啥为了女主守节的死样子啊。不涉及自己利益的时候表现的啥都是为了女主好,但凡涉及利益了丝毫不让的,心里有疑问不知道直接问自己憋着一直怀疑跟没长嘴一样。 权谋就权谋恋爱就恋爱混在一起两边都好难吃。 李泰那边好一点点纯恋爱,最起码为了女主他真愿意死,就是短的像个彩蛋。 非要给皇帝陛下一个不当皇帝的自由,被冲了,一玩不当皇帝这条线啥也没有。不跟男人在一块就没有镜头,男的死了女主做的事情就旁白带过去了,不当皇帝的自由就是谈恋爱是吧
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Alright i 100% both games now here my thoughts. CONS: -it has small usage of generative ai at places like drawings in the game and some of the endings (where they showing the future) mostly used at the end of the game tho -achievements haunting is so damn annoying (it took me like good 4(?) hr of just going back to have 100% game done but thats up to you - Li Zhi's route is so damn short :< and its not even a happy ending 95% of the time -The game at the end (mostly main story) is getting lil dragged on but its not so bad... just lil annoying than anything -and em... Li zhong (ehem) if you know you know (the older kid from empress' side) -i heard (didnt happen to me personally) that the game doesnt work in some places so you have to double check if it will even work for you. It will show "network error" PROS: -its way more build on your choice (instead of every second "wrong choice" going straight to death like in the first game) -There are two stories main story focuses on Li Zhi and we back into the palece it has 25 chapters in total (the it counts chapters from the first game) where we fighting to the bone for the power and side story with Li Tai where we go to the world and we so happend to be tangled with Li Tai while trying to save our own life it has 7 chapters -The cast and music is amazing -The game has way better "this choice will haunt you later" in the game build in than the Road to Empress 1. -This is a game worth a shot if you are a sucker of Asian historical dramas. -THE DRAMA IS DRAMATING there is so much drama, something always is going on -Eng translation is pretty good (it has small mistakes but you will still managed to understand) I personally enjoyed it very much the drama the setting but if even small used of AI bothers you dont get it
不好玩
为什么都要称帝了加一段大女主觉醒内心挣扎独白。
朝堂各方势力的拉扯写得无比真实!人心复杂,利弊纠缠,没有绝对的好人与坏人,权谋氛围拉满。
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