Murders on the Yangtze River

Item: Murders on the Yangtze River
Rating: 95
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-06-28

Summary

Rich historical setting and compelling story
Engaging deduction and puzzles
Exquisite art and voice acting
Highly enjoyable and informative gameplay
Short, rushed story and flat characters
Unoriginal and unpolished content

Emotions

Satisfaction32%Admiration10%Excitement9%Disappointment5%Anticipation5%

Reviews (sample size): 2000
Helpful reviews: 80%
Unhelpful reviews: 20%
Protest reviews: 0%

95%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
5%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 5915
Negative points: 1145
Gameplay points: 711
Perf. points: 16
Rec. points: 833
Misc points: 460

Point	Description	Importance
Rich Historical Setting Description Set in the late Qing Dynasty/early Republic of China, the game deeply integrates authentic historical facts, cultural nuances, and patriotic themes. It vividly portrays the era's struggles, national awakening, and the efforts of its people, offering a unique and immersive cultural experience. Importance 73%	Set in the late Qing Dynasty/early Republic of China, the game deeply integrates authentic historical facts, cultural nuances, and patriotic themes. It vividly portrays the era's struggles, national awakening, and the efforts of its people, offering a unique and immersive cultural experience.	73%
Compelling Story & Pacing Description The game features a rich, profound, and emotionally impactful narrative with well-structured plot twists and excellent pacing. Its interconnected chapters and overarching story provide a highly immersive and thought-provoking experience. Importance 65%	The game features a rich, profound, and emotionally impactful narrative with well-structured plot twists and excellent pacing. Its interconnected chapters and overarching story provide a highly immersive and thought-provoking experience.	65%
Engaging Deduction & Puzzles Description The game offers a highly engaging detective experience with clever, logical puzzles and diverse deduction mechanics. It provides a satisfying sense of accomplishment for both novices and experienced mystery fans, often compared favorably to Ace Attorney for its streamlined investigation. Importance 53%	The game offers a highly engaging detective experience with clever, logical puzzles and diverse deduction mechanics. It provides a satisfying sense of accomplishment for both novices and experienced mystery fans, often compared favorably to Ace Attorney for its streamlined investigation.	53%
Exquisite Art & Voice Acting Description The game is praised for its beautiful and distinctive Chinese ink-wash art style, detailed character designs, and high-quality full voice acting. The excellent soundtrack and sound effects further enhance immersion and emotional impact, creating a polished presentation. Importance 51%	The game is praised for its beautiful and distinctive Chinese ink-wash art style, detailed character designs, and high-quality full voice acting. The excellent soundtrack and sound effects further enhance immersion and emotional impact, creating a polished presentation.	51%
Masterpiece & Passionate Devs Description Reviewers consistently laud the game as a "masterpiece" and a "gem," especially within the domestic indie game scene. The high level of polish, attention to detail, and evident passion from the development team are frequently highlighted as exceeding expectations. Importance 39%	Reviewers consistently laud the game as a "masterpiece" and a "gem," especially within the domestic indie game scene. The high level of polish, attention to detail, and evident passion from the development team are frequently highlighted as exceeding expectations.	39%
Highly Enjoyable Gameplay Description Players consistently describe the game as "very fun," "addictive," and providing a "refreshing" experience. Its diverse gameplay mechanics and smooth flow contribute to high replayability and a strong desire to keep playing. Importance 23%	Players consistently describe the game as "very fun," "addictive," and providing a "refreshing" experience. Its diverse gameplay mechanics and smooth flow contribute to high replayability and a strong desire to keep playing.	23%
Informative & Educational Description Players consistently highlight the game's ability to impart knowledge, including historical facts, forensic science, and cultural insights. It serves as an engaging and entertaining way to learn about a specific period of Chinese history and various scientific concepts. Importance 21%	Players consistently highlight the game's ability to impart knowledge, including historical facts, forensic science, and cultural insights. It serves as an engaging and entertaining way to learn about a specific period of Chinese history and various scientific concepts.	21%
Balanced Difficulty & Hints Description The game offers a moderate and well-paced difficulty curve, making it accessible for both newcomers and experienced players. Its effective hint system ensures players can progress without getting stuck, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Importance 14%	The game offers a moderate and well-paced difficulty curve, making it accessible for both newcomers and experienced players. Its effective hint system ensures players can progress without getting stuck, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable experience.	14%