
88
If you love live-action melodrama, the seventh-century Imperial Chinese court intrigue of Road to Empress I is the game for you. Embrace the chaos of 110 endings and marvel at the production value, but don’t get too comfortable – the plot moves as fast as the poison.
91
Road to Empress was a surprise. Despite having no vested interest in the genre or period going into the game, I came out a massive fan. Is it enough to make me want to watch a bunch of palace dramas? No. I like the interactive nature of this game, and it does make me want to play me want to play more. If you’re after a dramatic, sometimes silly and overall great fun FMV experience, this should be at the top of your list.
90
Road to Empress presents a thrilling tale of political intrigue and infighting that keeps you hooked. Every character's acting is top-notch and you feel the emotions that they express. The game's story is slightly hampered by the fact that there is only one viable path despite having multiple choices during events. You shouldn't miss out on this story if you are a fan of FMV games.
10
The costumes and props are exquisite, with numerous scene changes. The lead actor's performance is superb, creating a strong sense of immersion for the audience
4
首先選角實在太差,一堆小白臉整容怪毫無皇家風韻,還要任重要角色,跟他們感情戲看着就噁心。沒對比就沒傷害,剛玩完《江山北望》跟這個比,這部實在差得要死。人家那邊王爺也沒多帥,但是氣質性張力完爆這邊的歪瓜裂棗小白臉;女角們也遠比這邊有魅力。反觀這邊除了高陽公主還算有記憶點之外,其餘的面癱整容怪真的嚇死人,一點演技都沒有全靠配音,口形也對不上越看越出戲。劇情就是一大線性敍事,基本上毫無分支可言,這樣的故事還要分兩集真的醉了,明明下一部一早就拍完。故事另外的選項,大都不是驟死就是毫無形響,而且一堆結局就幾行字草草了事,甚至有些畫面直接AI生圖非常敷衍。
10
The pacing is perfect, the emotions so delicate and real!!!I never dare to skip ahead—every glance feels too precious to miss.
Road to Empress I
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Sep 8, 2025
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Generally Favorable
84
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Universal Acclaim
9.0
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Dec 8, 2025
91
Road to Empress was a surprise. Despite having no vested interest in the genre or period going into the game, I came out a massive fan. Is it enough to make me want to watch a bunch of palace dramas? No. I like the interactive nature of this game, and it does make me want to play me want to play more. If you’re after a dramatic, sometimes silly and overall great fun FMV experience, this should be at the top of your list.
Oct 20, 2025
90
Road to Empress presents a thrilling tale of political intrigue and infighting that keeps you hooked. Every character's acting is top-notch and you feel the emotions that they express. The game's story is slightly hampered by the fact that there is only one viable path despite having multiple choices during events. You shouldn't miss out on this story if you are a fan of FMV games.
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Universal Acclaim
9.0
88% Positive
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Feb 10, 2026
10
The costumes and props are exquisite, with numerous scene changes. The lead actor's performance is superb, creating a strong sense of immersion for the audience
Oct 22, 2025
10
The pacing is perfect, the emotions so delicate and real!!!I never dare to skip ahead—every glance feels too precious to miss.
May 27, 2026
88
If you love live-action melodrama, the seventh-century Imperial Chinese court intrigue of Road to Empress I is the game for you. Embrace the chaos of 110 endings and marvel at the production value, but don’t get too comfortable – the plot moves as fast as the poison.
Oct 2, 2025
80
Road to Empress, from developer New One Studio, is a high-quality FMV experience that might fall a bit short on bending the story through player choices, but is nonetheless entertaining from beginning to end with the amount of interactivity it does deliver within a high-quality production wrapper.
Sep 15, 2025
80
Under the direction of a BAFTA-winning lead, Road To Empress shines with strong performances and a historically grounded story. However, despite its slogan that “choices shape history,” most decisions follow a linear, answer-finding structure, leaving its depth as an interactive game somewhat lacking.
Sep 18, 2025
73
Even with over a hundred branches, many outcomes feel like dead ends — but the spectacle makes the ride worth it.
Oct 22, 2025
10
The visuals of Road to Empress are like a dream—every frame could be a **** lights, silk, and glances all carry a delicate Eastern ****’s more than a game—it’s a living painting.
Oct 22, 2025
10
Every glance back in the story feels like fate sighing softly.I thought it was just a game, but somehow it touched my heart.Their choices, their joys and sorrows—I couldn’t skip a single line.
Oct 22, 2025
10
“Road to Empress” is a masterpiece that draws you in the more you play.Every character carries their own destiny and emotions; the story rises and falls like whispers behind the palace walls—gentle, yet full of **** visuals are as delicate as a living painting, and the moment the music starts, you’re transported into that magnificent yet perilous world.Love, power, and fate—all portrayed with breathtaking emotion.Before I knew it, I truly felt like I was walking through the palace, every step a gamble.Thank you, Road to Empress, for letting me live my own royal story.
Oct 17, 2025
10
當我第一次接觸《盛世天下》時,其實並沒有抱太多期待,但隨著劇情一幕幕展開,我卻被深深吸引了。這不只是一般的宮廷模擬遊戲——每一個抉擇都像在書寫自己的命運。從初入宮廷的懵懂,到在權力漩渦中學會堅強與取捨,那種成長的感覺真實而震撼。角色們的情感描寫細膩、人物立體,特別是主角在面對愛與權的抉擇時,那份糾結與勇氣,讓人忍不住共鳴。《盛世天下》讓我體會到「登上帝位」不只是榮耀,更是孤獨與責任的象徵。當音樂響起、畫面流轉,我總會想——如果是我,是否也能如此堅定?這款遊戲不僅講述權謀,更講述人心。誠摯推薦給喜愛劇情、渴望沉浸式體驗的玩家。
Dec 19, 2025
4
首先選角實在太差,一堆小白臉整容怪毫無皇家風韻,還要任重要角色,跟他們感情戲看着就噁心。沒對比就沒傷害,剛玩完《江山北望》跟這個比,這部實在差得要死。人家那邊王爺也沒多帥,但是氣質性張力完爆這邊的歪瓜裂棗小白臉;女角們也遠比這邊有魅力。反觀這邊除了高陽公主還算有記憶點之外,其餘的面癱整容怪真的嚇死人,一點演技都沒有全靠配音,口形也對不上越看越出戲。劇情就是一大線性敍事,基本上毫無分支可言,這樣的故事還要分兩集真的醉了,明明下一部一早就拍完。故事另外的選項,大都不是驟死就是毫無形響,而且一堆結局就幾行字草草了事,甚至有些畫面直接AI生圖非常敷衍。
SummaryYou've never played a game like this before. Road to Empress is a cinematic palace adventure where your choices decide everyone's fate. Can you be the legendary Empress Wu Zetian, tackle 100+ story branches and a high mortality rate with charm, wisdom and courage? First...survive.





























