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Is The Emperor and State worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want turn-based state administration rather than direct character combat
- Strategy fans interested in diplomacy, ministerial appointments, and national policy
- Players who enjoy long-form dynastic progression with heirs and successive rulers
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking fast, action-focused gameplay instead of deliberative turn-based governance
- Players who prefer a single protagonist's story rather than managing rulers and successors across generations
- Players looking for a fully localized English release at launch
Our take on The Emperor and State
The defining structure is dynastic continuity: the Emperor eventually dies, a prepared heir takes the throne, and national development continues across successive generations.
What is The Emperor and State?
Play as an ancient Chinese monarch in a turn-based simulation combining governance, strategy, management, development, and collection.
Hold court, process memorials, set policies, issue decrees, and appoint officials across seven decree categories. More than 20 interconnected indicators shape national stability and growth. Send envoys, establish trade ties, or begin wars; prepare troops and supplies, then direct military actions during campaigns. Annual and special imperial examinations provide ministers whose abilities can guide appointments. Develop the Emperor's governance, benevolence, valor, and talent through palace activities. Manage court relationships, titles, and heirs, then select and train a successor. When the Emperor dies, the chosen heir takes the throne and the empire continues through successive generations.
How The Emperor and State plays
- 01Interlinked State Indicators
- More than 20 national measures affect one another as policies and relationships change.
- 02Ministerial Decrees
- Seven decree groups involve the Prime Minister and the six ministries covering personnel, revenue, rites, military affairs, punishment, and public works.
- 03Diplomatic Choices
- Envoys can establish trade connections with other countries or initiate armed conflict.
- 04Imperial Examinations
- Regular and special exams provide historically notable ministers for government appointments.
- 05Generational Succession
- A selected and trained prince inherits the throne after the current Emperor's death, continuing the state across generations.
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The Emperor and State: platforms & release
Is The Emperor and State worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want turn-based state administration rather than direct character combat. Skip it if: players seeking fast, action-focused gameplay instead of deliberative turn-based governance.
Where can I download The Emperor and State?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Emperor and State's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Emperor and State on?
Windows only.
