Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny

February 5, 1992 Koei Acer TWP, Koei Tecmo, Koei
Simulator Strategy Turn-based strategy (TBS)
PC-9800 Series Sharp X68000 SNES Genesis/MegaDrive PC DOS FM Towns PS1 Sega CD SFAM
About

The player takes control of a master, a general capable of commanding as many states as he can acquire, and, if successful, unifies China. As many as eight may play, but only one can succeed. There are five chronologically arranged scenarios. The first has China in its most disorganized period and the last has virtually all of China controlled by one of three generals.

The precise requirements for success in each of these scenarios differs, but in all cases the goal is to rule as many states as possible. After the completion of any scenario but number five the game will automatically advance to the next. You may start the game at any scenario.

The third edition of this game with more game improvements.
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Release Date February 5, 1992
Developer Koei
Publisher Acer TWP, Koei Tecmo, Koei
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Third person, Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Themes Fantasy, Historical
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny

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