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Game Boy Advance · RPG / Strategy
Sangokushi Koumeiden
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2005 (originally 1996) |
| Genre | RPG, Strategy |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Romance of the Three Kingdoms |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Sangokushi Koumeiden is a role-playing game released in 2005 for the Game Boy Advance, developed by Koei. This GBA release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1996. It blends RPG and strategy elements.
It landed about 4 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2005 include Pokémon Emerald, Mario Party Advance and WarioWare: Twisted!.
It is part of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series. The series also appears on other systems with Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire (SNES) and Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny (SNES). Koei also made Dynasty Warriors Advance for the GBA.
Sangokushi Koumeiden is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you are looking for something to play with friends
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Sangokushi Koumeiden is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Sangokushi Koumeiden walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Sangokushi Koumeiden FAQ
When did Sangokushi Koumeiden come out on the GBA?
Sangokushi Koumeiden was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2005; the original game dates back to 1996.
Who made Sangokushi Koumeiden?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Sangokushi Koumeiden multiplayer?
No. Sangokushi Koumeiden is a single-player game.
How long does Sangokushi Koumeiden take to play?
As a role-playing game, Sangokushi Koumeiden typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Sangokushi Koumeiden on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.