A slow-burn historical romance visual novel inspired by 19th-century feudal Vietnam

Story

You are Mai, a strong-willed and analytical police officer from 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?

Follow the red thread of destiny to unearth a story of mysteries, lies, desires, betrayal and self-discovery.

Launching June 21, 2024

Available for Wishlist on Steam

CONSORT VU HUYEN

A master of the ancient Four Arts. Much like the melodies that flow from his fingertips, he exudes a seductive aura that leaves you breathless. But beneath his charming exterior lies a soul shrouded in mystery.

/VOO-OO HOO-YEN/

CONSORT THANH TUNG

A high-ranking court Official and head of the harem. Underneath his scholarly appearance and unwavering dedication towards you lies an icy demeanor that is hard to decipher.

Is it because of his tormented heart or is there something deeper that he is concealing?

/THANG TOONG/

CONSORT MINH QUANG

A former playboy, turned second-ranked Consort. He frequently sneaks into the Royal Kitchen, where culinary wonders are conjured.

What hidden mysteries lie behind his fascination with flavors and spices?

/MING KWANG/

CONSORT DUY KHANH

/ZOO-E HKANG/

Son of the most powerful court Official. On the surface, he appears to be in direct opposition to you.

Can you unravel his hidden agenda and, in doing so, challenge his out-dated beliefs about women?

+12 HOURS OF GAME PLAY

“Who Murdered My Empress?” offers 12+ hours of captivating story-telling.

1 TRUE ENDING AND 6+ BAD ENDINGS

Some choices lead to crucial information that aid in solving the case faster, while others can spell disaster. The challenge lies in avoiding the bad endings to uncover the elusive true ending.

UNLOCK THE MALE LEAD’S POV

After completing the main story, unlock and step into the shoes of the male lead as you explore his perspective, gaining new insights into the plot and the characters that will leave you craving for more.

SLOW-BURN STEAMY ROMANCE

Prepare to be swept away by a slow-burn romance that sizzles with passion, desires, and heartwarming moments between you and the love interests.

UNLOCK SPECIAL STEAMY SCENES

Complete the challenges in the game to unlock special romance scenes with some other characters and yes, they will come with special CGs ;)

VIETNAMESE FEUDAL ARCHITECTURE

Dive headfirst into a fantasy world loosely inspired by the architecture of the Hue Imperial Citadel Palace.

Walk through its majestic gates, wander along the grand courtyards, and marvel at the ornate pavilions, allowing you to immerse yourself in the world of a bygone era.

VIETNAMESE MYTHOLOGY

Witness how some of Vietnams well known ancient legends and revered myths inspire and breathe life into the storyline.

VIETNAMESE FOOD

Experience some of your favorite food from the Central region of Vietnam like Banh Xeo or Bun Bo Hue throughout the story.

Trigger Warnings

This visual novel contains themes that may be sensitive to some readers. Please proceed with caution and take care of your emotional well-being. If any of these topics may be distressing for you, consider whether this content is appropriate for you.

  • This visual novel is intended for mature audiences only and contains explicit sexual content. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • This visual novel contains depictions of drug and alcohol use.

  • This visual novel includes themes of family trauma and the loss of family members across multiple characters, described in ways that may be distressing to some players. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • This visual novel contains mentions of suicide and suicide committed by a family member. Although there are no visual depictions of the act, the consequences of the suicide and related trauma are described in words, which may be distressing to some players. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • This visual novel contains mentions of sexual and physical abuse involving a character. Although the actual abuse is not visually depicted, there is a graphic description of the resulting wounds and the mental effects of the abuse, which may be distressing to some players. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Although the political system and regions in this novel are entirely fictional, the story includes portrayals of the impact of war on people and the trauma it causes, including its effects on minors.

  • In this visual novel, there is a fictional magic system in which a ritual was performed requiring the sacrificing of children. There is no visual graphics or detailed description but there is a mention of what happened by a child who escaped. Viewer discretion is advised.

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