Tenchi o Kurau sequel on Famicom with a focus on Zhuge Liang. Capcom deepens the Three Kingdoms universe. Still in Japanese. For franchise collectors.
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Action Adventure1 player12+
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Tenchi o Kurau sequel featuring Zhuge Liang as protagonist in the Three Kingdoms. Published by Capcom, released in Japan in 1991. Zhuge Liang managing battles in the Three Kingdoms. Second Capcom Tenchi o Kurau on Famicom.
Tenchi o Kurau II - Shokatsu Koumei Den review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
The campaign follows the viewpoint of a legendary strategist rather than a warrior, shifting the story toward manoeuvre, alliance and stratagem. The chapters take up known episodes from the Chinese chronicles, and the officers won over each bring their own history, giving the conquest the thickness of a chronicle.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Frustrating"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Taking up the campaign as Zhuge Liang reignites a whole tactical fresco where every conquered province opens fresh fronts. Building armies, maneuvering generals and winning the great battles unfolds across long sessions, driven by a difficulty that pushes you to refine your strategy. This sequel, denser than the first, keeps its aura among Famicom strategy enthusiasts.
Technical info
💾0,31 MB📅21/06/1991
Published by Capcom
Tenchi o Kurau II - Shokatsu Koumei Den (NES) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Tenchi o Kurau II - Shokatsu Koumei Den still worth playing in 2026?
A sequel from Capcom, Tenchi o Kurau II places Zhuge Liang at the heart of an even more accomplished Three Kingdoms RPG, with a refined mass combat system, a fleshed out narrative and enriched strategic management. The depth of the system, the fidelity to the epic and the quality of the production make it a peak of the genre on the console, praised by connoisseurs. Left in Japan, the title demands the language but rewards investment. For a fan of demanding retro JRPGs or an enthusiast of the Three Kingdoms, the title keeps a remarkable richness, scope and refinement.
