You Are an Ancient Poet at the Neo-Orchid Pavilion
When the emperor himself summons you to write a poem about the state of things, who are you to refuse? Torn between two factions, led by the emperor's half-sister and his most loyal general, you have the…
You Are an Ancient Poet at the Neo-Orchid Pavilion is an indie developed by Kwan Ann Tan, released 2 September 2025 on Web browser.
What You Are an Ancient Poet at the Neo-Orchid Pavilion is
You Are an Ancient Poet at the Neo-Orchid Pavilion is an indie game developed by Kwan Ann Tan and released in 2025. It is available on Web browser only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
When the emperor himself summons you to write a poem about the state of things, who are you to refuse? Torn between two factions, led by the emperor's half-sister and his most loyal general, you have the unenviable job of unpicking the complex threads of political conspiracies and absurdist ideologies. Write a poem, compete to become the official court poet, possibly uncover a plot to usurp the throne, and try not to offend anyone... unless? An entry for IFComp 2025, and a sequel of sorts to you are an ancient chinese poet in exile.
How it plays
It is played from a text perspective. Its themes are historical. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
You Are an Ancient Poet at the Neo-Orchid Pavilion launched on 2 September 2025, within three weeks of Hollow Knight: Silksong, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Hell is Us and Cronos: The New Dawn.
Released around the same time: Hollow Knight: Silksong, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, Hell is Us, Cronos: The New Dawn.
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