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"Murders on Yangtze River" is an Ace Attorney-like detective game that takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries.
Murders on the Yangtze River is a detective, adventure and puzzle game
developed by OMEGAMES STUDIO
and published by OMEGAMES STUDIO and NPC Entertainment.
Released on January 30th 2024 is available on Windows and MacOS
in 3 languages: English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 18,192 reviews of which 17,698 were positive and 494 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4590 CPU @3.3GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel GMA 950
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 8 GB available space
MacOS
- OS: Mac Monterey
- Processor: Dual Core 2 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Storage: 8 GB available space
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I expected that this game would be a good Ace Attorney-like and it certainly is that in spades. There's plenty of detecting and lawyer-ing to satiate any AA fan. However, the writers went above and beyond just a simple pastiche. Contained within this cartoony point-and-click adventure game is what I perceive to be some very well researched historical fiction based on Qing Dynasty China. The story touches on some deep themes here - in particular, the trauma imparted on the Chinese by things like the Opium Wars, the Unequal Treaties created by the Western powers, and in general many of the events that make up what Chinese historiography refers to as The Century of Humiliation. Here in the anglosphere, it's easy to see China as The Villain due to the way it's portrayed in the news media (and I'm not saying always unjustifiably so). But it's good to see the other side - how the Chinese view themselves in relation to the West. The English localization is a little stilted, but it's not bad- it was good enough to get the point across. Highly recommended to fans of the Ace Attorney series, detective fiction, historical fiction, or those who want to see a Chinese perspective on the relationship between China and Western nations.
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A gripping story, full of mystery and intrigue. The team behind this game are fans of the detective genre and it clearly shows in every single chapter of the game. The English translation is really good, I only noticed a few typos or odd word choice during the game, but it never hurt my understanding of the situation nor the enjoyment I took from the game. A strong recommend on my part for anyone who enjoys a good detective story, well worth it's full price and a steal with a discount. Can't wait to see more from this team, whether it be a DLC or a sequel :)
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This visual novel with investigative elements took me by surprise! It's a solid 20+ hours game, maybe more if you want to get all the achievements. The game has been crafted with the utmost care, the music, landscapes, background, voice acting and trials are all gorgeous. I braced myself, thinking it might be another clone of Ace Attorney or worse, a game that is less and less impressive as you move forward, as it is often the case in game development, the team gets tired; I couldn't have been more wrong! Fortunately, this game is its own, with interesting stories and mechanics, the themes are mature and mixed true history elements instead of being "wacky faces and crazy voices to make it entertaining". I loved each character, who are far from the usual cliches and was really interested in hearing Chinese voice acting, as it is fairly rare for me to have access to it. I also really enjoyed that these are Chinese characters written by Chinese people and not "Here is my silly impression of how a Chinese person acts or talks.". For example, it was especially prevalent seeing that Brian's landlady is Chinese, which makes sense. If you are a Chinese immigrant in the 1900s, you get in touch with other Chinese people, because they got your back, they will help you get settled, maybe even help you get a job, tell you where to buy food or herbal medicine. It's also common to refer to older women as "grandma" or "auntie" in many East Asian cultures. If this game was written by people who have no affinity for China, they might completely disregard these details for the sake of the plot. As a side effect, the game ignited my interest for Chinese history, as it mixes history and the clear feeling of the game devs being proud of their country as an entity that developed so many technologies and their people being at the core of making things possible. That said, do not fear, the game is not in any way propaganda, it merely recounts historical facts and helps you get curious about things you might not know!
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Step into the shoes of a Chinese Sherlock Holmes and his loyal sidekick as you unravel a series of murders along the Yangtze River. With gameplay reminiscent of the Phoenix Wright series, this detective adventure offers a unique blend of historical fiction and mystery-solving. The Good ---------- Intricate Cases: Each murder presents a multi-layered puzzle that will challenge your deductive skills. Compelling Narrative: The story weaves an interesting tapestry of mystery set against the backdrop of early 20th century China. Cultural Immersion: Experience a slice of Chinese history and culture through the game's setting and characters. The Bad --------- Evidence Presentation: The game often stumbles in guiding players on how to present evidence to the judge. This could be due to poor translation or overly ambitious expectations for player deduction. Logical Leaps: At times, the game requires players to make grand logical jumps that aren't always intuitive or well-supported by the available clues. Verdict --------- An engaging detective experience with rich cultural elements. While the intricate cases and historical setting shine, the game is held back by occasional unclear objectives and questionable logic. Recommended for mystery enthusiasts willing to overlook some frustrations in exchange for a unique cultural journey through early 20th century China.
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10/10, so many things to say about this. first off i love the dev note where they explain what games heavily inspired them, and it's clearly seen in the game most especially ace attorney. initially reading the game description "ace attorney-like set in china" made me a bit sussed at first but it genuinely is quite like AA, and in a good way. the story is solid and very well written, i also liked the characters a lot. the art is beautiful and the music is astounding, there's clear ace attorney inspiration from the music too. i am a huge fan of traditional chinese instruments so the music was always such a blast to listen to. although there are many referencing and inspiration from other detective series, this game feels unique to itself too with certain game mechanics and themes. it also has this whole glossary thing where they explain history and crime facts along the way, it's very interesting and made me want to search up the things told in the glossary. a bit of spoilers here, but i love the message very much in this game regarding drug use and the horrendous outcomes of it. it's very hard hitting and definitely came from a place of sympathy, wanting to spread the message around regarding drug abuse. they also give you short lessons on the history of drugs in China, it's very interesting. the more you know. overall would definitely recommend getting this game especially at full price, it's an experience worth going through!
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Murders on the Yangtze River is currently priced at 14.79€ on Steam.
Murders on the Yangtze River is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 14.79€ on Steam.
Murders on the Yangtze River received 17,698 positive votes out of a total of 18,192 achieving an impressive rating of 9.48.
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Murders on the Yangtze River was developed by OMEGAMES STUDIO and published by OMEGAMES STUDIO and NPC Entertainment.
Murders on the Yangtze River is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Murders on the Yangtze River is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Murders on the Yangtze River is not playable on Linux.
Murders on the Yangtze River is a single-player game.
There is a DLC available for Murders on the Yangtze River. Explore additional content available for Murders on the Yangtze River on Steam.
Murders on the Yangtze River does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Murders on the Yangtze River does not support Steam Remote Play.
Murders on the Yangtze River is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Online players
35
Developer
OMEGAMES STUDIO
Publisher
OMEGAMES STUDIO,
NPC Entertainment
Release
30 Jan 2024
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