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Excellent, excellent game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: August 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game- I was afraid they weren't going to make any games of this genre on the PS2- everything seems to be glitz, glammer, and non-stop button pounding any more. We've accepted high-cost graphics in place of great gameplay nowadays- or so I thought.

This game is absolutely engaging- you can easily lose yourself for days in making your decisions and making your kingdom grow. And the satisfaction you get when you defeat an opposing army of over 50,000 troops is just too difficult to put into words.

If you like strategic warfare, god-sims, or just freedom, this is the game for you. And to top it all off, it's actually got support for up to 8 players! Turn-based strategy doesn't get any better than this.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 -- even better!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 7
Date: July 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Romance of the Three Kingdoms by Koei is the kind of game that I have been hearing about ever since I was little at elementary school. I still remember how some of the history teachers actually encouraged us to play it IF we had to play any game.

Not until VIII came out would I FINALLY get to play this legendary game. And YES... I was amazed and helplessly addictive to it -- the content, the story, and the characters!
(Before this, I had never liked to play any game-- not PC game, not PS/PS2 game, not any XBOX. I just did NOT like to play the games... period. )

I don't know how the pervious versions of RTK are like. However, I do believe RTKVIII IS the one to go.

There is one thing though -- Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII is not yet available in US stores and Koei has not yet announced a release date or translation. The only way to play it is having the Japanese or Chinese version of RTK8 installed in the Japanese or Chinese window (as if you know either Japanese or Chinese

As you get in it more it gets better (maybe)

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: May 12, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I rented this game 1st. and i wasn't sure what to think about it but as i played it more it got better. you can create a new person (hint: type in Sun Tzu) give the person skills and how good you are. the battle system is pretty cool. the ploys you can pick very on which person you have. there is a secret which alouds you to pick another person (up to 8, i think) and you can have 2 players if you want. The code is R1+R2+L1+l2+START+SELECT. You can create a new dyansty too. to win you must take over ALL of china which can be a challang. Over all the game is good.

Top of the line.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

As a big fan of this series, I've tried out most of the games bearing the tilte of 'Three Kingdoms', and this one is my favorite. It offers the most freedom and independence for the player to develop their character(s), and I find its graphics the most enjoyabel as well.

2 player option is allowed

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 11, 2002
Author: Amazon User

When your turn comes up, press L2+R2+Select buttons together. A new menu will come up and you would be allowed to add player officiers. With this you can play up to 8 characters. In addition, the 2nd controller would work as well, allowing another player to control the character. With the same method you can cheat by adding officiers to you command and manipulate them so they would join your force or give you cash. You can always remove them from your command later on.

Best ever strategy game this year.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: October 20, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I've played quite a few strategy games in the past and this is by far the best one I've played yet. Every time you play the game, it changes. I'm looking forward to version #8. Thanks KOEI.

Koei Does It Again

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: June 10, 2003
Author: Amazon User

As a fan of both Koei and the strategy simulation games, I knew Romance 7 was going to be enjoyable. And I wasn't wrong. I've been playing this series ever since it was on the original Nintendo in the late 80's, and it's gotten progressively better since then.

With Romance 7, you're still in China around 200 AD, struggling to gain control while the famous warlords vie for power. The Wu, Wei, and Shu clans are at each other's throats, and it will be up to you to determine where your allegiance lies.

You can use the characters from the Three Kingdoms storyline, such as Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Jian, but you are also able to create custom characters to use as yourself and your subordinates. The gameplay for building your empire and acquiring new talents is very involved and fulfilling.

The combat is not as good as I had expected. Fortunately, it is turn-based, but there's very little you get to see graphically.

Other than that, though, it's just what I'd expect from Koei. Rent it if you're not sure if you like the strategy series, but if you've played any of the other versions, I recommend just purchasing it.

I am romanced by rotk 7

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I recently rented the game and i am compelled to buy it. I will soon by it and found my self romanced by the three kingdoms. It has the addictive qualities of games such as sim city but with the plt of the book. The feature that allows you to create your own liege amd his vassals is very inovative in addition you get to choose the area you desire your characters dynasty to be located.The graphics are not going to aw anyone and the soundtrack is something that takes getting used to. However reguardless of this inperfects i still give this game two thumbs up and 5 stars.

no friends allowed

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 2 / 18
Date: July 02, 2002
Author: Amazon User

What a dissapointment. They add all types of new play, improved graphics, and a chance to climb up the ladder of power. But, they took away why I even play the game. I actually have friends and enjoy playing games with them. If you dislike playing games with your friends, this is a game for you. If you like kicking some [rear] in a game and only being able to impress yourself, this is your game. This is a 1 player game. Unlike every other romance I've played (and I've played since part 1). I preordered it, with me and my friends dying to play. Then I opened the box and see it's a 1 player game. I sent the game back the same day I got it. So much for improving on a great thing. I recomend for the people that have friends, that you stick with romance 4.

History

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: April 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is by far the best that Koei has put out yet. That could all change with the hopefull release of Nobunaga's Ambition Online, but for now ROTK7 is wonderfull. You have to play the game to really get a feal for it but just talking to someone who has played before and you will want to join in.

I must say that the most fun part for myself was that changing of history. If you know anyting about Chinese history and youve played this game you know what im talking about. This game is a must have and deserves better that 5 stars.

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