A Koei Romance of the Three Kingdoms sim, dense and strategic second entry. Long and patient, for Chinese history fans.
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Category
Turn-Based Strategy1 player12+
Description
Historical strategy simulation set in the Three Kingdoms period of ancient China. Published by Koei, released in the USA in 1991. Province, army and diplomacy management in 2nd-century China. Second Romance of the Three Kingdoms on Super Nintendo.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Frustrating"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Reclaiming Three Kingdoms China province by province eats whole evenings: you recruit and retain officers, develop farming and trade, scheme through diplomacy, then wage turn-based war toward unification. The crowd of historical figures and the deliberately slow progression stretch each campaign, while the choice of starting warlord multiplies playthroughs. This foundational Koei classic thus keeps its reputation as a strategic marathon.
Technical info
💾0,57 MB📅01/12/1991
Published by Koei
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II (SNES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
The second entry in Koei's Three Kingdoms historical strategy line in its US form, this Romance of the Three Kingdoms II shipped early on the SNES for a niche audience, with a limited NTSC print. Its density and slow pace cap demand, but Koei simulation collectors want it complete. The real challenge is the early cardboard box and the thick management manual, often missing or worn. A niche piece for Koei strategy fans in NTSC.
Is Romance of the Three Kingdoms II still worth playing in 2026?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II is a Koei historical strategy simulation devoted to Three Kingdoms China, where you manage provinces, armies and diplomacy to unify the empire. Its depth and the richness of its historical figures reward patient players willing to learn its systems. Long, dense and slow-paced, it speaks to enthusiasts. For fans of Chinese history and grand turn-based strategy, it keeps real appeal, despite a period presentation and interface that show their age.
