Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Aug 13, 2003
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77 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: Brave souls, come forth! Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII takes the series to new heights. Choose from over 700 commanders, 100 of which you create. Forge relationships such as "Marriage" and "Sworn Brother." Wander, claim territory, enlist, revolt, or unify China and create your own history! [KOEI]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. IGN
    90
    Better than any previous title in the Romance series, easily eclipsing the "Dynasty Tactics" and "Kessen" franchises, and trampling all over the "SimCity" and "Civilization" ports, KOEI's excellent simulation of Ancient Chinese diplomacy and warfare is worthy of every compliment we can shower upon it.
  2. GameZone
    84
    Not the most visually stunning turn-based combat game on the market, on any platform. But the lure of this game is much more insidious. The game has depth of play that few can equal. This is more about entreating the brain as opposed to the eyes or ears.
  3. GameSpot
    72
    Won't win any new converts to the strategy genre, but it's a good game that ought to please devotees of the series.
  4. Game Informer
    70
    The sheer depth of your duties can leave you swimming. [Sept 2003, p.109]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. TommiK.
    10
    Just awesome!
  2. C.G.
    8
    If you have half a brain, and many hours of time to blow, this is an awseome game. This is NOT a fighter, it's a strategy. Long, complicated, fulfilling.… Expand
  3. Xiang-Chuan(Sean)H.
    7
    This Game has Some Accurate History of China,though it is a expensive game.
  4. M.S.
    3
    Im sure this is a good game but way over my head, I thought this was a game to whack off an army but it is really a thinking mans game, guess ill stick to my deus ex.… Expand

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