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Kessen III (France)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2004
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✪ Reviewed on September 8, 2023
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Third Kessen returning to feudal Japan with Nobunaga Oda as protagonist. The historical narrative of Japan's unification and epic battles are highlights. The best series entry with cinematic presentation and superior tactical depth to previous entries.

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Category
Strategy 1 player 12+
Description
The third Kessen by Koei released in 2004, returning to Japan's Sengoku era with Oda Nobunaga as the central figure. A reworked combat system with direct general control, smoother battles and an expanded historical roster. The most accomplished conclusion of the Kessen trilogy on PS2.

Kessen III review

4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾4,3 GB 📅22/12/2004
Published by Koei

Kessen III (PS2) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $14 Q6 complete
 $19 Q10 new
 $57 !
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Kessen III
Europe
22/12/2004
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Kessen III
Germany
22/12/2004
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Kessen III
Japan / Asia
22/12/2004
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Kessen III
USA
22/12/2004
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Is Kessen III still worth playing in 2026?

The third entry in Koei's war tactics, Kessen III moves the epic to the Japan of Oda Nobunaga, with huge real time battles mixing mass charges, the heroism of generals and a polished cinematic staging. The dramatic sweep of the unification tale, the scale of the clashes and the tactical readability make it the series' peak. The improvable AI and a certain railroading of the story weigh a little. A good tactics game for fans of feudal Japan history and epic war.

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