Underplayed Gems

Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny (1992)

Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny cover
Developer
Koei
Publisher
Acer TWP, Koei Tecmo, Koei
Platforms
PC-9800 Series, Sharp X68000, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, FM Towns, PlayStation
Genres
Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Rating
3.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, chess-like conquest simulation where you carefully build power across ancient China, managing states and generals turn by turn with patient, long-term thinking.

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About

The player takes control of a master, a general capable of commanding as many states as he can acquire, and, if successful, unifies China. As many as eight may play, but only one can succeed. There are five chronologically arranged scenarios. The first has China in its most disorganized period and the last has virtually all of China controlled by one of three generals. The precise requirements for success in each of these scenarios differs, but in all cases the goal is to rule as many states as possible. After the completion of any scenario but number five the game will automatically advance to the next. You may start the game at any scenario. The third edition of this game with more game improvements.

Screenshots

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