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Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 14 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
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Game Info
Publisher: KOEI
Developer: KOEI
Genre(s): Turn-Based Strategy
Players: 8
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: August 12, 2003
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]
Also On Metacritic
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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
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.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
Steep and deep. That means it's got a steep learning curve but the depth it reveals will be worth the effort.
Yahoo! Games
Remember this is a die-hard, slow-paced, no-nonsense strategy title, and chances are you'd be better served with one of Koei's Dynasty games if you're not prepared to invest plenty of thought and patience into building an empire.
Read Full Review >GamingTrend
If you like to be immersed in a wonderfully historic world of political intrigue and epic battles with the added touch of some great role-playing elements there is no reason for you not to go out and buy Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII right now.
Read Full Review >GamingWorld X
The series is definitely in peak form here, with near endless amounts of options and gameplay tweaks that add to an already addictive and playable formula.
Read Full Review >GameZone
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.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
Definitely not a game for everyone... but it's an intensely satisfying and mind-bogglingly replayable game for those gamers willing to wallow in Asian history and pure strategy.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
Three Kingdoms fans will go nuts over all of the improvements. [Oct 2003, p.40]
GameSpot
Won't win any new converts to the strategy genre, but it's a good game that ought to please devotees of the series.
Read Full Review >GamePro
For Romance followers, this addition to the series is the best yet. An unlimited number of accounting practices combined with more depth to the lives that you control can be an overwhelming if not humbling experience for wannabe rulers of the land. Just make sure you’re up for a long lesson in advanced bookkeeping.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
The sheer depth of your duties can leave you swimming. [Sept 2003, p.109]
GMR Magazine
So detail oriented and text heavy that it appeals to only the most diehard and, perhaps, anal-retentive. [Nov 2003, p.77]
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Like the previous games, it'll satisfy fans of the franchise while being nigh-impenetrable to others. [Oct 2003, p.126]
G4 TV
Heavy on the text, and some of it is dry and repetitive. There's great depth and nearly endless variety, but only a certain type of gamer will make a match with Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 8.9 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Tommi K. gave it a10:
Just awesome!
Lord Drake gave it a 10:
This game will have you hooked for many, many, many nights as you plot and battle your way through anchient chinese politics to unite china. It is a Must-Buy title and deserves every penny. Just make sure you dont have a exam or something coming up.
John C. gave it a 10:
A very good Game not only does it have the Raising of the army but the Economy of a city as well.
Thomas T. gave it a 10:
Love it!!!!!
Ryan gave it a 10:
This game is very koo. much thinking is needed to play game...loz fun.
Nate W. gave it a 10:
If you're tired of mindless button mashing and want a thinking mans game this is the ultimate one. All you need is an average IQ like me and an urge for pure stragety. The graphics are laughable but thats not importont at all. During the game theres a feeling of a greater struggle taking plays withen the virtual world. So if you feel like something different get this right know. If been litarally playing for twelve hours strait without even noticing it.
Kirk K. gave it a 9:
This is one of the most fun strategy games I've ever played. Very addictive also.
