Romance of the Three Kingdoms II

PlayStation · Strategy

Romance of the Three Kingdoms II

Deep cut

SystemPlayStation
GenreStrategy
DeveloperKoei
PublisherKoei
Players1–2 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesRomance of the Three Kingdoms
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Developed by Koei, Romance of the Three Kingdoms II arrived on the PlayStation as a strategy game. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989.

It is part of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series; on the PS1 you can also try Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI: Awakening of the Dragon, Romance of the Three Kingdoms V and Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire. 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, Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time and Sangokushi Koumeiden for the PS1.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms II supports up to 2 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 PS1 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 walkthroughs & guides

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms II FAQ

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 2 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.

Read more about Romance of the Three Kingdoms II 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.

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