Romance of The Three Kingdoms XI

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Rediscover an ancient civilization with an explosive history in this most stunning edition of Romance of the Three Kingdoms to date. Based on the 120...
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Game Overview

Rediscover an ancient civilization with an explosive history in this most stunning edition of Romance of the Three Kingdoms to date. Based on the 120 chapter novel that recounts the near collapse of China at the end of the Han Dynasty and the fateful events that followed during the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D.

The Good

Deep, complex strategy, More than 20 unique scenarios to complete, Nice artwork.

The Bad

The pace of the game is painfully slow, Dense, menu-driven gameplay isn't for everyone.

The Bottom Line

Rediscover an ancient civilization with an explosive history in the eleventh edition of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Based on the 120 chapter novel that recounts the near collapse of China at the end of the Han Dynasty and the fateful events that followed during the 2nd and 3rd centuries A.D., the game features an artistic style evocative of classical Chinese ink- paintings, with debates and duels now rendered in real-time 3D animation. Players will need to dig deep within to prove themselves adept at both the military and political arts in order to bring China under one rule. More than 40 base commands give players the power to govern cities, manage their personnel, practice diplomacy, and much more.

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Expert Reviews

69/100

score

The strategy is complex and rewarding, but the menu shuffling and extremely slow pace won't earn the series any new fans.

70/100

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To get that sense of accomplishment, you'll have to endure an almost relentless level of tedium. If you have that kind of patience, by all means give the game a shot, but only if you have that kind of patience.

Game Features

Vivid 3D scenes inspired by classical Chinese ink paintings

10 scenarios, plus 10 preset scenarios and 8 special challenges

Newly-revamped debate system

100 officer skills from which to choose, including "Divine Fire" and "Entrap"

Create-an-officer mode with 24 customizable unique character attributes

For the first time, English and Chinese Voice Options

Step-by-step tutorials for beginners

Stirring original score composed by Yoshihiro Ike

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Vibration Function

Memory
1489 kb

Modes
Campaign, Full Mission Single-Player, Story

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Everyone +10
Content is most suitable for children ages 10 and up. This game may contain cartoons or fantasy characters and some language, violence or suggestive themes.

Content Descriptors:

Alcohol Reference, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Violence