I love this game! My only only complaint is that while it bills itself as an otome, it's really a linear isekai story with one LI and some bonus content. The second ML syndrome is BAD.
Who Murdered My Empress?
- Release Date:
- Jun 21, 2024
- Developer:
- Little Snake Studio
- Publisher:
- Little Snake Studio
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About This Game

Who Murdered My Empress is a time-travel slow-burn romance visual novel taking place in a fantasy world inspired by the 19th century in Vietnam.
You play as Mai, a strong-willed and analytical police officer from the present day. Injured during a case, you awaken in the year 1845, but not as yourself; you are now the infamously lustful Empress who rules the country.
Armed with the knowledge you learned from history books, you are determined to unearth the truth behind your arrival here and do your best to survive by avoiding mutiny and war.
Here, your life intertwines with Vu Huyen, a beautiful man with a mysterious heart. You must interact with him and your other Consort husbands while keeping your identity a secret. They all seem to harbor their own hidden motives, making your mission that much more challenging.
Why has this happened? Why are you here? And why does your heart beat against all logic?
You need to make the right choices to gain more useful information and avoid your bad endings.

Features
- 13+ hours play
- 1 true ending, 6+ bad endings
- Unlock the male lead’s POV after the main story
- Collect Vietnamese food dishes throughout the story
- Unlock 3 special romance scenes (mini routes) with 3 characters (Minh Quang, Duy Khanh and Lan) when you fulfill certain criteria in the game
- 40+ original backgrounds inspired by Vietnam’s feudal architecture
- 10+ original soundtracks

Important:
- This is not a dating simulation: In the main story line, there is only one main romance route, but you can interact with other love interests in an interesting way and unlock 3 special scenes with 3 other characters.
- This novel is set in a fantasy fiction world and draws loose inspiration from Vietnam of the 19th century. All events, places, and characters depicted are entirely fictional and are the sole product of the author's imagination. It's important to note that this work is not meant to represent Vietnam.
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User Reviews
I originally picked up this game because it checked a lot of boxes for me. It came across my FYP on TikTok before its release and I bought it shortly after. I was excited this game in the beginning but was then a little saddened to learn I could not really choose my love interest. I think the game cover art had me under the impression that I could and I had not seen the game website citing the male lead. I do not dislike Vu but it did dampen my enthusiasm to keep playing for a while. I was hoping to know more of Thanh Tung. Mai's development and Vu's story was satisfying for me. I've also finished the additional content available (Empress POV) and am waiting to see more of Thanh Tung. Sometimes I felt the game dragged on a bit on my play through but if I ever wanted to replay for the additional scenes there is a skip button. I will most likely play some of the additional content as it's released. I played this solely on the Steam Deck and it worked perfectly. ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚
It's very fun imperial mystery game. I don't typically watch any Asian imperial dramas but the mystery is quite nice. The flow was good, the creator of the game didn't describe everything in the scene but rather the relationships and the politics mattered more. The guys are pretty hot too and all have distinct enough personalities for everyone's specific type even if there is only one love interest that Mai actually falls for in the main story.
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or higher
- Processor: CPU: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 or DirectX11
- Storage: 435 MB available space
FAQ
How much does Who Murdered My Empress? cost?
Who Murdered My Empress? costs $17.99.
What are the system requirements for Who Murdered My Empress??
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 or higher Processor: CPU: 2.0 Ghz 64-bit Intel-compatible Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 or DirectX11 Storage: 435 MB available space
What platforms is Who Murdered My Empress? available on?
Who Murdered My Empress? is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Who Murdered My Empress? worth buying?
Who Murdered My Empress? has 100% positive reviews from 3 players.
When was Who Murdered My Empress? released?
Who Murdered My Empress? was released on Jun 21, 2024.
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