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Road to Empress I is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Road to Empress I is a single-player adventure game where you become the empress and navigate a thrilling palace drama shaped by your choices. Featuring good graphics and an intriguing story, players immerse themselves in a challenging and dynamic narrative. However, the experience is sometimes interrupted by excessive advertisements.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 177 reviews
story22 positive mentions
monetization12 negative mentions

  • The game features stunning visuals, impressive production quality, and engaging storytelling that immerses players in a historical drama experience.
  • Players appreciate the unique interactive format that combines gameplay with cinematic elements, making it feel like watching a high-quality period drama.
  • Many reviews highlight the game's well-developed characters and the emotional depth of the storyline, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of interactive narratives.
  • The game requires payment to unlock chapters beyond the first, which has disappointed many players who expected a more accessible model, such as ad-based unlocks or a one-time purchase for all content.
  • Some players feel that the choices in the game are too linear, leading to a lack of meaningful decision-making and resulting in abrupt endings for wrong choices.
  • There are complaints about the fast-paced dialogue and translation issues, which can hinder the overall experience for non-native speakers.
  • story
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its engaging narrative, beautiful visuals, and emotional depth, with many players appreciating the interactive choices that influence the plot. However, some reviewers express disappointment over the linearity of the storyline and the limited number of chapters, feeling that the potential for branching paths and more satisfying endings is underutilized. Additionally, the paywall for accessing further chapters has drawn criticism, with players wishing for more free content to fully experience the story.

    • “Genuinely such a fun game, with beautiful visuals, well acted and engaging storyline.”
    • “Great story and lots of love and care went into the acting, sets, and clothing.”
    • “The story is amazing, like a real experience into Wu Zetian's life.”
    • “Even though there are options, the story after the 'wrong' choices seems so abrupt and short and very unsatisfactory.”
    • “There's no real branching story or choosing how your main character behaves.”
    • “The story has potential, but it needs more chapters and satisfying endings.”
  • monetization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the requirement to pay a flat fee after the first chapter, as they would prefer options like watching ads to unlock further content. While some appreciate the absence of gacha mechanics and constant ads, others feel that providing ad-based alternatives would enhance accessibility and enjoyment for players unwilling or unable to spend money. Overall, the consensus suggests that incorporating ad-watching options could improve player satisfaction and broaden the game's appeal.

    • “Even a challenging free option, like watching 50–100+ ads without skipping or waiting for months would be fair.”
    • “I just hope that they can make it affordable; instead of paying, let us watch some ads every scene as a payment for us to be able to proceed to the next scene.”
    • “Ill rate this game 4/5, I like the story, it's kinda bit laggy but it's really good. I just don't like when you finish the first chapter and the game wants you to buy the full set to unlock chapter 16. Man, hell nah, I ain't spending my money; it's better if you add ads so I can continue the game and enjoy it more.”
  • graphics
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning visuals and engaging cinematic scenes, contributing to an immersive experience. Players appreciate the interactive elements and overall beauty of the graphics, although some express disappointment over the need to pay for additional content after the initial tutorial. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a standout feature.

    • “Genuinely such a fun game, with beautiful visuals, well acted and engaging storyline.”
    • “Absolutely stunning visuals!!”
    • “The graphics are gorgeous and I love how it's interactive.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is described as unique and interesting, complemented by cinematic scenes, impressive graphics, and an engaging plot that evokes emotions. Players appreciate the chill nature of the gameplay and the quality of the accompanying music, making it a fun experience overall.

    • “The gameplay is unique and interesting.”
    • “Fun game, and the actors/story that go along with the gameplay are great too.”
    • “The cinematic scenes, the graphics, the juicy plot (and not to mention at some parts they will play with your emotions), the chill gameplay, and the amazing OSTs.. good.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional depth of the supporting characters' stories profoundly moving, often leading to intense reactions such as crying. The game's quality blurs the line between reality and AI, enhancing the emotional experience, and many express a strong connection to the narrative, feeling like they are part of the story themselves.

    • “The supporting characters' story is so emotional, touching, and tragic that I was literally ugly crying.”
    • “The quality of this is absolutely stunning; I can't even recognize if it's AI or real people. I cried so hard, how dare you, author! ”
    • “Love this game; it made me feel like I was the female lead.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted for its unexpected hilarity and absurdity, particularly in the joke death scenes, which add a comedic touch while remaining true to the palace drama theme.

    • “Some of the moments are unexpectedly hilarious and utterly ridiculous.”
    • “Even though there's only one way to survive, the joke death scenes are all hilarious and fit well within the context of palace drama stories.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the relaxing atmosphere, making each scene more enjoyable for players.

    • “Each scene is beautiful and the music is so lovely.”
    • “Nice game, relaxing, and nice music.”
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Road to Empress I is a action game.

Road to Empress I is available on Phone and Tablet.

Road to Empress I was developed by Sixjoy Limited.

Road to Empress I has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Road to Empress I is a single player game.

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