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Romance of the Three Kingdoms X
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 13 critic reviews
How did we calculate this?
Based on 7 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: KOEI
Developer: KOEI
Genre(s): Turn-Based Strategy
Players: 1
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: June 21, 2005
Summary
The 10th edition of KOEI's historical simulation series begins when the beleaguered Chinese empire falls victim to a rebellious plot, and continues through over 100 years of civil war. China's turbulent history is revealed in breathtaking detail as players take the roles of Ancient China's most extraordinary figures including peasant turned emperor Liu Bei, conqueror Cao Cao, the elite warrior Zhao Yun, and brilliant strategist Zhuge Liang. Play as any officer: the game inclues 650 playable characters, and you can also create up to 110 new officers. [KOEI]
Also On Metacritic
GAMES: Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII
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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...
Computer Games Magazine
Remarkable design. [Sept 2005, p.86]
GameZone
Don’t let the dated visuals fool you here - this game is as deep and engaging as they come.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
The best it's ever been. [July 2005, p.120]
netjak
This latest RTK game is the best yet, but the franchise long ago subscribed to the Madden philosophy- incremental changes to what is essentially the same game year after year.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
Doesn't do much to mark the occasion, but it still offers the same esoteric war strategy experience that keeps dedicated fans coming back time and time again.
Read Full Review >Gamer's Hell
The game would’ve benefited from a few more obvious enhancements, but it is still extremely easy to be captivated by the enthralling storyline and engaging strategy experience.
Read Full Review >PSM Magazine
It's undeniably cool to participate in shaping history, but not everyone will have the patience to conquer China. [Sept 2005, p.75]
Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Fighting battles, debating policy, dueling, and expanding an empire with an endless series of menus does have its charms. [July 2005, p.75]
GamePro
Even with its conservative mechanics, bland graphics, and user-unfriendly interface, the sheer depth of the game will still appeal to the faithful who've persevered for nine sequels - however few they may be. [July 2005, p.98]
GameSpy
It's a polished, evolved, and strangely addictive game. Sure, it's looking a bit rough and never gives you the visceral thrill that charging through the battlefield in the "Dynasty Warriors" games offers. Of course, some of us have discovered the more cerebral joys of managing troops from the background.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
There is so much detail to Romance of the Three Kingdoms X that it has to be seen to be understood. It's a very deep, involved gaming experience that can absorb hours before you know it.
Read Full Review >Detroit Free Press
Somewhere underneath the unfriendly interface, there's a worthwhile game for the hard-core strategy game fanatic. But as a newcomer, I found it too obscure and frustrating to be enjoyable.
Read Full Review >Worth Playing
R3KX, with its lack of real challenge, story, or presentation values, is just not in any way a memorable game. Koei is capable of much better, as "Dynasty Warriors" and their upcoming PC title "Uncharted Waters" attests to.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 7 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Walter R. gave it a9:
Solid and addictive. Stick with it and you'll love it.
Stef Stef gave it a10:
This game is the most complex and strategic that i have ever seen. Sure the interface is difficult to grasp at first, but that's why there are tutorial to explain everything the first time you go somewhere. You can do a lot of things depending on your style. I remark that those who gave it low grade all says they don't understand the game. Maybe they didn't try very hard because if they had, they would still be playing like mad! This game is far more addictive than any Civilization game for the pc. It's even more addictive than Master of Orion. But you do have to use your brain to remember a lot of things so for those who don't like to use their brains in a game, don't bother with this one.
Kavveen K. gave it a10:
I simply love this game. All these day I hated the previous versions but this has really changed my taste!!!! All theaks to R0T3KX. I specially love the sword combos...Literally above 1000 combos each person and it is never repeated.....I really love this game.
Brian R. gave it a9:
The best RoTK yet for folks who liked playing officers in VII and VIII. It steals IX's real time strategic map but brings back the turnbased tactical battles of old. Also introduces a regional campaign mode. The best duelling and independant officer subsystems yet. Also a very entertaining debate system gives the wise heroes a chance to overcome adversity and have fun doing it. If you like RoTK get this. If you've been curious, this one is still complicated and the Chinese history can seem a bit disorienting - but the latest iteration has a great help system, tutorials and gets you started finding the right character for you with a personality quiz. Go for it.
Matthew G. gave it a10:
The perfect game for loyal fans of the series.
Payton F. gave it a9:
Some people just don't get it.
