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Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit (2018)

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XII with Power Up Kit cover
Developer
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 484 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 16 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical grand-strategy game of territorial conquest and diplomacy set in ancient China, where careful planning and gambits decide the fate of nations.

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What players say

Players praise the semi-real-time battles and streamlined city building, though some miss deeper strategy and terrain. Many enjoy triggering historical events, especially for Liu Bei. Performance problems on Windows 10 and the lack of updates after 2013 are noted. Fans split on whether the reduced complexity makes it more accessible or too shallow.

Screenshots

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