turn-based strategy video game
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny
By Koei, released 1 Jan 1992
- Microsoft Windows
- Sega Genesis
- DOS
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
- TurboGrafx-16
What it is
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny is a turn-based strategy game developed by Koei and released in 1992. Its campaign shifts the struggle for unification to city management: players give orders to retainers to defend and expand their city while working toward control of 46 major cities across China. Battles call for attention to terrain and conditions, including infantry, cavalry, crossbowmen, morale, time limits and climate. The game is available on Steam for Windows, with single-player play, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Its listed platforms also include Sega Genesis, DOS, Super Nintendo Entertainment System and TurboGrafx-16. The Steam release came out on February 21, 2017, and its publisher is KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The focus is on balancing the growth and protection of a city with the wider campaign for unification.
What players like, and what they don't
- Campaign spans 46 major cities across China
- Orders direct retainers to protect and expand cities
- Battle conditions include morale, climate and time limits
- Steam version includes Steam Cloud
- Steam release lists Windows only
- Single-player only on Steam
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a turn-based strategy campaign centered on city development and military decisions. Its multiple listed platforms may also interest players seeking the game beyond its Steam Windows release.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III combines city management with a broad campaign for unification. Players should note that its Steam listing is for Windows and single-player play.
