Romance of the Three Kingdoms X mixes grand strategy and personal career. Unified map, rich events and the chance to live everything from commoner up. Very complete, perfect for marathon plays.
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Strategy1 player12+
Description
A Koei strategy game released in 2005 (US), the tenth entry in Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The player embodies a single officer within one of the kingdoms, with personal missions and careers in an imperial court politics context. A deep strategy/RPG hybrid more focused on the individual than on grand global strategy.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms X review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Frustrating"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Living the life of an officer, from battlefields to the halls of power, unfolds a Three Kingdoms fresco where personal ambition guides every step. Climbing the ranks, forging alliances and conquering China fills long hours. That intimate approach, particular to this entry, sustains a longevity Koei fans appreciate.
Technical info
💾0,55 GB📅29/03/2005
Published by Koei
Romance of the Three Kingdoms X (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Is Romance of the Three Kingdoms X still worth playing in 2026?
A strategy game from Koei, Romance of the Three Kingdoms X reconnects with the individual role simulation, where you live a character's career in Three Kingdoms China, roaming the country, forming bonds, carrying out missions and climbing the ladder until you weigh on the empire's fate. The freedom of the individual path, the richness of the interactions and the strategic depth appeal to fans of strategy and historical role play. The complexity and the measured pace demand patience and investment. For a fan of grand historical strategy or of the Three Kingdoms, the title keeps a preserved depth and richness, in a dated edition.
