Underplayed Gems

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV (2020)

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV cover
Developer
Koei Tecmo
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows)
Genres
Simulator, Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)
Rating
2.9 of 5, 5 player ratings
Where to get it
PlayStation Store

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How it feels

You methodically expand your territory across a simplified map, feeling the satisfaction of growing your influence through careful strategic decisions.

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About

The latest iteration of the classic tactical series is once again set during the fall of the Han Dynasty in ancient China; where battles take place in a boundary-free scramble for land. The game’s map showcases the territory captured and the thrill of expansion using a simplified color system – paying homage to the original Romance of The Three Kingdoms XIV, released on PC back in 1985. Everything from war to diplomatic affairs will be geared toward managing and gathering land as players attempt to spread their strategies at will across the vast China map.

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