Adventure · January 30, 2024
Murders on the Yangtze River (2024)
English version is coming on March 15th! Hello, detectives! Thanks to our team’s tireless efforts, the English version of “Murders on the Yangtze River” will launch this Friday, March 15th! The game’s story takes place in 1900s China, but its thrilling plot and heartfelt emotions will resonate with players from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. We hope players across the globe will enjoy the gameplay, the story, and the opportunity to learn more about this critical era in China’s history! About the Game If you're a fan of 'Ace Attorney', you won't want to miss 'Murders on Yangtze River', a horizontal axis detective game developed by OMEGames Studio. The game takes you on a journey through early 20th century China as you solve a series of intriguing cases along the Yangtze River. With its stunning brush painting art style and engaging storyline, it offers a unique gaming experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Use your logical reasoning and deduction skills to uncover clues, interrogate suspects, and solve the mysteries. With challenging puzzles and interesting characters to meet, 'Murders on the Yangtze River' will have you hooked from the very beginning. Engaging Stories Embark on a thrilling journey full of extraordinary cases and plot twists! Players take on the role John Shen, a traveling detective who seeks truth and revenge for his brother’s death. Along his journey, he encounters numerous cases that are full of mystery, drama and suspense. Memorable Characters The game has many unforgettable characters. John Shen, for instance, is a refined gentleman with a sharp intellect. But as you delve deeper, you discover that he harbors a darker side to his personality. His vivacious assistant, Frankie, is a beacon of positivity who is always eager to use his technological inventions in their investigations. Rigorous Logical Reasoning Investigate crime scenes, search for evidence, debate with suspects, and identify the murderer using collected clues. Find contradictions within testimonies and unravel the mystery. There are also many challenging puzzles. Get ready for a gripping adventure! Easy Access The game features an intuitive tutorial that starts off with straightforward controls and simple cases, gradually building up to more challenging scenarios. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, it's designed to be easy to pick up and play at any skill level. Pleasant Journey on a Chinese-style Ink Wash Picture Scroll Journey through a beautiful ink wash landscape painting of China's mountains and rivers from a hundred years ago. Explore picturesque Dongting Lake, Yangzhou and Shanghai. Immerse yourself in local customs in this extraordinary picture scroll. [Main Story] John Shen, the protagonist of this story, studied law in London alongside his brother, who was studying biology. One day, Shen's brother was found dead in his dormitory, and the police ruled his death as suicide. But when Shen stumbled upon a newly published detective novel on Shanghai News that depicted a murder scene identical to his brother's death, he began to suspect foul play. Convinced that the amateur writer was somehow involved in his brother's death, Shen returned to China to uncover the truth.
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Position in Adventure
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 18.2k Steam reviews | Top 13% in Adventure |
| Positive rating | 97% positive | Genre average: 87% — this title sits in top 15% |
| Engagement hours | 12 h average | Top 30% for session depth among Adventure |
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Detective · 130
- Adventure · 128
- Puzzle · 125
- Story Rich · 115
- Indie · 113
- Exploration · 89
- Mystery · 86
- Drama · 84
- Puzzle-Platformer · 84
- Investigation · 74
- Logic · 71
- Historical · 70
- Lore-Rich · 63
- RPG · 60
- Singleplayer · 39
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Reception Metrics
Steam community
97%Overwhelmingly Positive · 18.2k reviews
17.6k positive · 546 negative
Curator recommendations
14.8k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
12h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
12h
Typical completion time
Achievements
47
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jan 30, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Developer | OMEGAMES STUDIO |
| Publisher | OMEGAMES STUDIO, NPC Entertainment |
| Base price | $9.74 -35% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 1 released |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (3)
- Simplified Chinese volume_up
- English
- Traditional Chinese volume_up
Full audio (2)
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
Editions & Packages
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