Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Strategy / Action
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Strategy, Action |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1–8 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Romance of the Three Kingdoms |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992, Romance of the Three Kingdoms II is a strategy game developed by Koei. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989. It blends strategy and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1992 include Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Lemmings and Streets of Rage 2. Among the 32 Genesis strategy games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series; on the Genesis you can also try Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny and Romance of the Three Kingdoms V. 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 Aerobiz, Aerobiz Supersonic and Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons for the Genesis.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II supports up to 8 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Romance of the Three Kingdoms II is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II cheats & codes
10 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Remaining Soldiers Maxed | FF5FE8:00FF |
|---|---|
| Cao Cao Soldiers Modifier | FF1378:0000 |
| Chen Gong Soldiers Modifier | FF1390:0000 |
| Xiahov Yuan Soldiers Modifier | FF13A8:0000 |
| Xiahov Dun Soldiers Modifier | FF13C0:0000 |
| Cao Hong Soldiers Modifier | FF13D8:0000 |
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II FAQ
When did Romance of the Three Kingdoms II come out on the Genesis?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1992; the original game dates back to 1989.
Who made Romance of the Three Kingdoms II?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Romance of the Three Kingdoms II multiplayer?
Yes. Romance of the Three Kingdoms II supports up to 8 players.
How long does Romance of the Three Kingdoms II take to play?
As a strategy game, Romance of the Three Kingdoms II typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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