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PlayStation · Strategy

Romance of the Three Kingdoms V

SystemPlayStation
Released1997
GenreStrategy
DeveloperKoei / Inis
PublisherKoei
Players1–8 players
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesRomance of the Three Kingdoms
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Developed by Koei / Inis and published by Koei, Romance of the Three Kingdoms V arrived on the PlayStation in 1997 as a strategy game.

It landed about 2 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1997 include Grand Theft Auto, Final Fantasy VII and Duke Nukem 3D.

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 IV: Wall of Fire 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 V 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

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead

What playing Romance of the Three Kingdoms V 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 V gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms V FAQ

When did Romance of the Three Kingdoms V come out on the PS1?

Romance of the Three Kingdoms V was released for the PlayStation in 1997.

Who made Romance of the Three Kingdoms V?

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

Is Romance of the Three Kingdoms V multiplayer?

Yes. Romance of the Three Kingdoms V supports up to 8 players.

How long does Romance of the Three Kingdoms V take to play?

As a strategy game, Romance of the Three Kingdoms V 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 V 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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