China: The Forbidden City

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Description

The events of this game take place in the historical China, in the Forbidden City - the Emperor's palaces located in Beijing.

The year is 1775. A murder has been just committed. The Emperor Qianlong wants you to find the assassin. During your investigation, you'll meet typical Chinese characters of the epoch, and uncover a net of intrigues.

This is one of Cryo's educational games, similar to Egypt. The world of ancient China is reconstructed with historical accuracy.

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Alternate Titles

• "Kina: Mysteriet I Den Förbjudna Staden" -- Swedish title
• "Chine: Verrat in der verbotenen Stadt" -- German Dice Multimedia release title
• "Chine: Intrigue dans la cité interdite" -- French title
• "China: Verrat in der verbotenen Stadt" -- German title
• "China: Intrigue in The Forbidden City" -- Re-release title
• "China: Intriges in de verboden stad" -- Dutch title
• "China: Crimen en la Ciudad Prohibida" -- Spanish title

Part of the Following Groups

• Graphics Engine: Omni3D
• Setting: Chinese
• Setting: Chinese Qing Dynasty

User Reviews

Secrets of Imperial House

Windows

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Critic Reviews

Feibel.de	Windows	1999		100
Bravo Screenfun	Windows	Mar, 1999	2 out of 6	80
Meristation	PlayStation	Jul 25, 1998	7 out of 10	70
Jeuxvideo.com	PlayStation	Oct 15, 1999	14 out of 20	70
Adventure Gamers	Windows	May 19, 2002		70
PC Games (Germany)	Windows	Apr, 1999	51 out of 100	51
GameStar (Germany)	Windows	Jul, 1999	43 out of 100	43
Quandary	Windows	Jun, 2000		40
Mega Fun	PlayStation	Dec, 1999	40 out of 100	40
PC Player (Germany)	Windows	Jun, 1999	38 out of 100	38

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Related Web Sites

• China Walkthrough (A more simple text walkthrough)
• MaGtRo's Walkthrough (A step-by-step walkthrough with graphics)