Koei's Famicom version of Romance of the Three Kingdoms II. Complex historical strategy in Three Kingdoms China. Entirely in Japanese. For wargamers passionate about Chinese history.
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Category
Turn-Based Strategy1 player12+
Description
Historical strategy simulation set in Three Kingdoms China, second Japanese entry. Published by Koei, released in Japan in 1989. Three Kingdoms management in Japanese. Second Koei Sangokushi on Famicom.
Sangokushi II review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Frustrating"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Carrying unification to its end in this second Japanese version takes long hours, between fine province management, diplomacy and turn-based campaigns. You patiently build your power, recruit the right officers and choose your moment to strike. The characteristic Koei density invites restarting with another lord or scenario, extending the experience accordingly. This deep replayability sustains its reputation as a generous game.