Romance of the Three Kingdoms II Deep cut
Nintendo Entertainment System · Strategy
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 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 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a strategy game developed by Koei.
It landed about 4 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1989 include Mother, Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and DuckTales.
It is part of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series; on the NES you can also try Romance of the Three Kingdoms II. 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 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 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 cheats & codes
42 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Time Goes Fast | 78B3:3A |
|---|---|
| Infinite Moves During Battle | 051E:06 |
| Max Health | 6013:FF |
| Max IQ | 6014:FF |
| Max Power | 6015:FF |
| Max Charm | 6016:FF |
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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 FAQ
When did Romance of the Three Kingdoms come out on the NES?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1989.
Who made Romance of the Three Kingdoms?
It was developed by Koei.
Is Romance of the Three Kingdoms multiplayer?
Yes. Romance of the Three Kingdoms supports up to 8 players.
How long does Romance of the Three Kingdoms take to play?
As a strategy game, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 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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