Games
Sony
Microsoft
Nintendo
Other Platforms
Upcoming &
Recent Releases
xx
Aliens in the Attic
xx
Astro Boy: The Video Game
xx
Bakugan Battle Brawlers
xx
Band Hero
xx
Cabela's Outdoor Adventures 2009
xx
Cars Race-O-Rama
xx
DanceDanceRevolution X2
xx
Disney Sing It: Pop Hits
87
DJ Hero
xx
FIFA Soccer 10
50
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
xx
G-Force
xx
Guitar Hero 5
xx
Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier
xx
Jurassic: The Hunted
xx
Madden NFL 10
70
Mana Khemia 2: Fall of Alchemy
xx
Marvel Super Hero Squad
xx
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2
xx
MotorStorm: Arctic Edge
xx
NBA 2K10
xx
NCAA Football 10
xx
NHL 2K10
xx
Pro Evolution Soccer 2010
xx
Rock Band Country Track Pack
xx
Rock Band Metal Track Pack
xx
Scooby-Doo! First Frights
xx
Secret Saturdays: Beasts of The 5th Sun, The
xx
Silent Hill: Shattered Memories
xx
SingStar Motown
xx
Star Wars The Clone Wars: Republic Heroes
xx
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up
xx
WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010
Stars indicate the most critically-acclaimed games.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 10 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 9 votes
Read user comments
Rate this game >
Game Info
Publisher: KOEI
Developer: KOEI
Genre(s): Strategy, Simulation
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: June 26, 2002
Summary
This title is the latest in the popular Romance of the Three Kingdoms series of strategy games revolving around the Three Kingdoms period of ancient China. RTK VII introduces a number of dramatic improvements to the series, such as the ability to play as any character in the game, as well as a variety of character roles/positions. [KOEI]
Also On Metacritic
GAMES: Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII Romance of the Three Kingdoms X
Cheat Codes & Hints: Cheat Code Central IGN
Also On The Web: Official Website
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
IGN
But if you can see past the façade and look directly into what really makes this game tick, you'll soon discover that there's a scant few with this much depth and functionality.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
The upgraded graphical presentation and more RPG-like aspect of upgrading characters and abilities really puts it over the top. [August 2002, p.22]
Yahoo! Games
With many hundreds of officers to meet, totally open-ended gameplay and ten scenarios to experience, this may be the best and longest lasting game you've ever bought.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
You'll need the patience and interest to pour hours upon hours into the game, tirelessly tracking all your statistics as you slowly progress through the military and political ranks.
Read Full Review >GamePro
A deep and time-consuming game. It isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s fun in a unique sort of way.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
It gets very, very dry. An acquired taste to say the least. [August 2002, p.78]
G4 TV
It has that "just one more turn" kind of addictiveness that all good turn-based strategy games have in spades.
Read Full Review >PSX Nation
I tried to warm-up to "ROTK VII" but, as soon as I finish this review, I'll do my darnest to forget it ever existed.
Read Full Review >Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
The big problem is that none of the tasks are that engaging, and are made less so by the graphics. [Sept 2002, p.118]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.8 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Gamma T. gave it a10:
Its a great game.
Sam L. gave it a 10:
The game does get very dry... first when u start u think its really hard.. so u dont even try then after u get bored with everything u play it. then it gets fun and dont get any sleep to play it. then the next day also u play. after u lose like crazy u giv up and throw it away but still its a great game and very interesting and its nothing educational...
Christopher C. gave it a 10:
This is one of those special types of games out there. Chances are, you'll either love it, or seriously dislike it. If you're the kind of person who enjoys stress and other long-running strategy based games, you'll love this game. It will challenge you like few you've ever played. If you want hack and slash action, this game will bore you quickly. The thing is, though, if this game is one you enjoy, you'll enjoy it forever. I don't know of any game I've ever played that has as much replay value as this one. There are just so many different things that can happen and that you can do in this game, that it's impossible to grow tired of it. Give it a chance, and find out what it's like to have a game you can play for the next 6 months.
[Anonymous] gave it a 10:
Excellent! This is definitely an acquired taste, but for those who have this 'acquired' taste, they're in for an amazingly fun and addicting treat. For those who don't have this 'acquired' taste, they'll experience a serious disappointement. I, on the other hand, AM the acquired taste!
Mike G. gave it a 9:
I have played previous games in hte seriese, and none were this accessable on the first turns. With the extra space on the PS2, they were finally able to provide sufficent tutorial files for the new player. best R3K yet!
Todd H. gave it a 10:
This game requires an aquired taste. It is unfortunate that more games like this do not make it to PS2, but that is because it offers more in intellect that dazzle. For those that do not like it, that is fine, but do not judge it base only on grafics and lack of little movies to watch.
Bill C. gave it a 10:
The only thing that disappointed me was the removal of the imprison command...I loved letting the captured officers rot in a cell until they came begging for a chance to redeem themselves.
