
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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剧情无尿点,看元照在朝堂博弈中一步步掌握权力,每一段推进都让人挪不开眼
剧情还是很有紧迫感,每一个选项都影响着局势走向,挺好玩的
只是当作游戏可以,当看历史还是看不出武则天的杀伐果断
全场最戳我的名场面来了!荔枝牵着照儿的手一同执掌玉玺..... 没有试探和算计,只剩携手共享盛世的坦荡与温柔。
終於等到續集出來,但這集根本沒有對手,死掉的次數跟之前一分鐘死一次相比,真是遜色不少,好懷念姨母的桂花羹阿
玩主线时我是95党,玩支线时我是45党,对比之下更喜欢新世界线,不是95不好,而是因为很多人都不会死,也获得了自己本应有的幸福,没有身不由己,没有血和泪。可惜新世界线太短了,感觉明明可以有很多故事可以讲,但选择了留白,玩完有种意犹未尽的感觉。还有就是玩的时候不建议看攻略,会影响体验和成就解锁,多死几次就多死几次呗。
元照被群臣围攻的时候我气得想砸屏幕,还好最后翻盘了不然我真的会哭。。
演員們演技都在線~很會演!! 有好幾處都看到落淚 好喜歡高揚公主跟魏王!!! 但有一點很生氣 為什麼支線非得把魏王寫死== 有情人終成眷屬白頭偕老不是很好嗎!?
剧情发展很有看点 演员们配音老师们还有导演组大家都很用心
季怀衷的刻画也相当深刻,小礼忠的遭遇让人于心不忍,眼泪完全止不住,太感人了。
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