Underplayed Gems

Road to Empress Ⅱ (2026)

Road to Empress Ⅱ cover
Developer
New One Studio
Publisher
New One Studio, Ariel
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie, RPG, Simulation
Rating
4.1 of 5, 9,088 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 13 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A choice-driven palace adventure where your decisions shape the narrative in a casual and strategic manner.

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What players say

Players love the acting and story early on, but a late-game pivot to AI-generated scenes without disclosure has sparked widespread disappointment. Many say Li Tai's route feels incomplete compared to Li Zhi's, and the English translation has errors. A few reviews also criticize the game's always-online requirement and historical liberties.

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