Souten Koihime: Shigen no Ou

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with This visual novel adventure drops you into ancient China during the chaos following Qin Shi Huang's death. You play as Sima Qian, an apprentice manager of alternate histories who defies divine rules to enter the mortal realm. With the world figuring out, she encounters two rising power-hungry figures later known as the "Red Dragon Maiden" and "Wicked King." Your choices shape how this turbulent era unfolds through branching narratives and relationship-building mechanics. The story balances political intrigue with personal stakes as you navigate a world where ambition and destiny collide. This entry marks the first game in a new series from the Koihime franchise, known for blending romance with historical fiction. With over 100,000 registered fans on official forums, the base game offers roughly 40 hours of gameplay across multiple endings. Players appreciate the layered character designs and how it weaves real historical events with fantasy elements. Available on PC since September 2024, it maintains the franchise's signature mix of strategy and dating sim mechanics.

Storyline

The first emperor in history to unify China, Qin Shi Huang, has passed away, and the world is in turmoil, with various heroes fighting to be his successor. "High status does not depend on birth; every man can achieve great power if he exerts himself" These words were not only the words of a great and noble man but also the words of many ambitious people who were beginning to rise to the occasion. And in a secluded hermitage, Sima Qian, an "Alternate History Manager Apprentice," begins to dream. The world of man is in turmoil, swallowed by a black wave, and everything is collapsing. Unable to overlook the collapse of the alternate history that is heading to destruction, Sima Qian breaks the rule of the Immortal Realm and descends into the mortal world. And in that mortal world, where Sima Qian descended, two dazzling stars appeared. Xiang Yu and Liu Bang. The era of the two people, later known as the "Red Dragon Maiden" and the "Wicked King" begins.