turn-based strategy video game
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
By Koei, released 1 Jan 1989
- Microsoft Windows
- DOS
- Sega Genesis
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- Classic Mac OS
What it is
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II is a turn-based strategy game developed by Koei. Players take the role of a ruler during the Three Kingdoms period and use different strategies in pursuit of control. It is the second game in the series and was first released in 1989. The Steam release presents it as part of the Kou Shibusawa Archives, a collection of previously released titles. The game is listed for Windows on Steam and includes single-player, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. Its broader platform listing also includes DOS, Sega Genesis, Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, and Classic Mac OS. KOEI TECMO GAMES published the Steam version, which released on January 24, 2017. The game’s central focus is strategic rule: players act as a ruler and make decisions to expand their control over the Three Kingdoms world.
What players like, and what they don't
- Players take the role of a ruler
- Focuses on multiple strategies
- Supports Steam Cloud
- Includes Family Sharing
- Single-player only
- Steam version is Windows-only
Who it suits
It suits players interested in single-player strategy built around taking the role of a ruler and pursuing control through varied strategies. The Steam version is for Windows.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II offers a ruler-focused strategy game, with the Steam edition bringing the 1989 release to Windows. Its single-player structure is aimed at players who want to manage strategy on their own.
