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Kessen II (USA)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2001
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✪ Reviewed on December 27, 2023
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Kessen sequel transposed to Three Kingdoms China rather than feudal Japan. Romance of the Three Kingdoms serves as backdrop for epic tactical battles. More developed storytelling and iconic Koei franchise characters enrich the experience.

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Category
Strategy 1 player 12+
Description
A Koei sequel released in 2001 that takes the Kessen formula to Three Kingdoms China. Cao Cao versus Liu Bei, battles with hundreds of thousands of soldiers on screen and new special moves for the generals. More directed than the first game, but visually even more impressive.

Kessen II review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
3/5
Story
★★★★★
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Mild"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾3,6 GB 📅29/11/2001
Published by Koei

Kessen II (PS2) price, value & rarity

Common
Q1 loose
 $7 Q6 complete
 $10 Q10 new
 $45 !
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Kessen II
Europe
29/11/2001
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Kessen II
France
29/11/2001
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Kessen II
Germany
29/11/2001
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Kessen II
Japan
29/11/2001
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Is Kessen II still worth playing in 2026?

An epic war tactics game from Koei, Kessen II moves the action to a fantasised Three Kingdoms China, where huge real time battles mix mass strategy, spectacular spells and tragic romance. The cinematic staging, the scale of the clashes and the dramatic sweep make it an exhilarating strategic spectacle. The improvable AI and a certain lack of tactical depth weigh a little. A good tactics game for fans of epic war and the Three Kingdoms world in grand spectacle.

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