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PlayStation · Strategy

Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire

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SystemPlayStation
Released1996 (originally 1994)
GenreStrategy
DeveloperKoei / Inis
PublisherKoei
Players1–8 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesRomance of the Three Kingdoms
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire is a strategy game released in 1996 for the PlayStation, developed by Koei / Inis and published by Koei. This PS1 release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1994.

It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot.

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 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).

Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire 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 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 IV: Wall of Fire 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 IV: Wall of Fire gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire FAQ

When did Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire come out on the PS1?

Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire was released for the PlayStation in 1996; the original game dates back to 1994.

Who made Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire?

It was developed by Koei / Inis and published by Koei.

Is Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire multiplayer?

Yes. Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire supports up to 8 players.

How long does Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire take to play?

As a strategy game, Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire 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 IV: Wall of Fire 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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