Super Nintendo · Strategy
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1992 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Koei |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Romance of the Three Kingdoms |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1992, Romance of the Three Kingdoms II is a strategy game developed by Koei. This SNES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989.
It came out in the SNES's second year on the market. Other notable SNES releases from 1992 include The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, Super Mario Kart and Final Fantasy V. Among the 52 SNES strategy games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series; on the SNES you can also try Romance of the Three Kingdoms IV: Wall of Fire and Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny. The series also appears on other systems with Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny (Genesis) and Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI: Awakening of the Dragon (PS1). Koei also made Aerobiz, Uncharted Waters II: New Horizons and Angelique for the SNES.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II supports up to 4 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 SNES 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
66 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Enemy Has No Food | 7EFC5400 |
|---|---|
| Get Items from Conquering Any Province | 2180-6D17 |
| Get Rare Item from Conquering Any Province | 7EFEA901 |
| Choose Rare Item that You Receive | 6B89-0F34 |
| Alliances Always Succeed | C031-6F2F |
| Recruit Always Succeeds | C9AB-6D95 |
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II FAQ
When did Romance of the Three Kingdoms II come out on the SNES?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms II was released for the Super Nintendo in 1992; 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 4 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.