Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| 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 |
Developed by Koei, Romance of the Three Kingdoms II arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991 as a strategy game. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989.
It landed about 6 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1991 include Pac-Man, Battletoads and Yoshi. Among the 36 NES strategy games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
It is part of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series; on the NES you can also try Romance of the Three Kingdoms. 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 Gemfire, Bandit Kings of Ancient China and Genghis Khan for the NES.
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 NES 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
334 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Max Land | 7408:FF |
|---|---|
| Max People Loyalty | 7409:FF |
| Max Flood Control | 740A:FF |
| Max Horse | 740B:FF |
| Max Cost | 740C:FF |
| Max Land | 7421:FF |
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II FAQ
When did Romance of the Three Kingdoms II come out on the NES?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991; 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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