turn-based strategy video game
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire
By Koei, released 1 Jan 1994
- Microsoft Windows
- Sega Genesis
- DOS
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System
What it is
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire is a turn-based strategy game from Koei, released in 1994. The listed store edition is Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV with Power Up Kit, an expansion to the fourth game in the series. It features about 450 officers, with Frontier Tribes added as a diplomatic element. Battles include field and castle engagements, as well as final battles inside castles; chariots and catapults are among the large weapons. The store edition is for Windows and lists single-player, Steam Cloud, and Family Sharing. The broader platform list also includes Sega Genesis, DOS, and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The Steam release date is March 21, 2017. Players looking at this entry should note that the expansion details describe the Power Up Kit, rather than only the base game.
What players like, and what they don't
- About 450 officers appear.
- Frontier Tribes add a diplomatic element.
- Includes field and castle battles.
- Large weapons include chariots and catapults.
- Steam listing includes Steam Cloud.
- The listed Steam platform is Windows only.
- The listing is single-player.
Who it suits
It suits players interested in turn-based strategy set around officers, diplomacy, and battles. The Windows store listing is single-player.
This entry centers on the Power Up Kit expansion, with its expanded diplomatic element and several battle types. Check the Windows and single-player details if those matter to your setup.
