I wanted to play this game after seeing a YouTuber play it and because I’m interested in Chinese media. I was trying to find out where I could play it since I own a MacBook. I looked on Steam, but I didn’t feel comfortable downloading it from there, so I checked the App Store, and it was actually available there. Don’t be afraid to download it from the App Store, it is 100% legitimate. The gameplay itself is very user-friendly, and everything about it is amazing.The game is so enthralling. I loved playing it so, so much, and I can’t wait for the second game to come out. The story follows the first female empress of China, and I didn’t realize it was based on a true story until I was halfway through reading about the game. It’s very interesting and full of drama, so if you enjoy watching Chinese dramas, this game is definitely for you. It feels like you’re watching a Chinese drama, but you also get to make decisions. Also, all the actors did such a great job in this game. It truly makes the experience beautiful, and I love the idea of being able to flirt and choose whichever person you want. Worth every cent!!!!

This interactive story game was so fun to watch and play, I had the most amazing experience with literally everything! The culture, the music, the clothes, the infrastructure, everything was just so beautiful & amazing!! I enjoyed playing this game so much that it only took me like 2 days to finish because I couldn't stop. Honestly the outfits are so gorgeous and the music puts you right into the vibe of the whole world, it literally feels like you're watching a high-budget drama show but you get to play it. Every choice you make actually matters for your character to become empress (and later emperor) and the graphics are so smooth with absolutely no lag at all. It is such a fun and addictive ride from start to finish, I'm seriously obsessed and I really hope the creators come out with more ASAP! With the amount of effort they put into this, I’m honestly surprised it only costs $20 to unlock everything, so it is 100% worth it! I hope you guys get nominated for an award as top 10 GOTY!!!! Better than resident evil and 007 first light haha

I love how Road to Empress I captures everything great about a Chinese historical romance drama while also allowing us to make choices as if we were transported into the drama itself. From the music to the high quality acting, I was hooked as soon as I pressed “enter the palace”. You can tell the developers and writing team truly took their time ensuring this was done right. I love that you receive information on each character you encounter and some information is revealed after the encounter plays out to give more info that wasn’t there before. If you love watching Chinese historical dramas and want to experience it first hand, this is absolutely the game for you!!!

EDIT: The entire game, including all chapters, is behind a paywall. I paid for all of them to give you the most accurate feedback. All chapters, from 0-41, plus all side quests, cost about $20 USD.I downloaded this game less than a month ago and have completed the entire first chapter. I was eagerly waiting for the next part, and now, playing part 2, I still love this game. It is worth the purchase; it's a game I can get lost in for hours, replay, and always feel like I have something new to discover. I have talked about this game so much to my family, friends, and even coworkers that I had to leave a review. 100% recommend, 5 stars, 10/10.