Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders

About

Solve a web of political murders as Di Renjie, a sharp-minded investigator navigating the treacherous court of ancient China. This point-and-click mystery blends deduction puzzles with narrative choices, set against a backdrop of imperial conspiracy. You’ll interrogate suspects, piece together clues from hand-drawn environments, and balance loyalty with ambition as your decisions shape the outcome. The game’s hand-painted pixel art and atmospheric soundtrack earn frequent praise, creating a vivid historical world. With over 20 hours of content, it’s a slow-burn mystery that leans into classic adventure game mechanics. Released in 2019, it runs smoothly on PC, Switch, and consoles. Fans note the layered dialogue and branching story paths, though some find the puzzle pacing uneven. A quiet but detailed entry in the point-and-click genre.

Storyline

Amid lingering political turmoil, the first and only female empress of China, Wu Zetian rises to power. Within months of her ascension to the throne, murmurs of discontentment and revolution swell as detractors and enemies begin plotting against her. It is against this backdrop that our protagonist, newly appointed investigating magistrate Di Renjie, must solve a gruesome series of murders--which will lead him on a collision course with the Imperial court and the empress herself. Will our young detective overcome his own inner demons and his allegiance to the previous emperor? What is the connection between the murdered courtesans and the capital's many political secrets? YOU must uncover the truth...