Prince of Qin

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  • Summary: Prince Of Qin is an action role-playing game, which takes place around 2,200 years ago during the last 20 years of the Qin Dynasty. Players can play as Fu Su, the Crown Prince of Qin. According to history, the Prince committed suicide in obedience to an imperial decree that was forged by hisPrince Of Qin is an action role-playing game, which takes place around 2,200 years ago during the last 20 years of the Qin Dynasty. Players can play as Fu Su, the Crown Prince of Qin. According to history, the Prince committed suicide in obedience to an imperial decree that was forged by his younger brother Hu Hai, who went on to become the Second Emperor of Qin. In this game Prince Fu Su does not die, but strives to take revenge on his enemies and becomes the Emperor of Qin in accordance with his birthright. [Strategy First Inc.]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. Computer Games Magazine
    80
    The uncanny shortage of "Diablo" fans with an interest in the obscurities of Chinese history probably limits the game's appeal. [Nov 2002, p.87]
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  2. Game Over Online
    74
    A mediocre game -- but in a good way. It’s got some problems that are patchable, but the pacing is good and there’s always a quest to go on.
  3. GameZone
    70
    The graphical elements need some help and the dialogue is overwritten and overacted.
  4. IGN
    68
    Control of your characters could've been tighter, and the AI could've been a little more intelligent in battle situations.
  5. GameSpot
    67
    A decidedly awkward English translation, some lackluster production values, and a poorly implemented multiplayer mode all prevent it from having the same appeal as the games that influenced it.
  6. PC Gameworld
    61
    The mold is nothing but restrictive, choking off a good idea with subpar graphics and a general feel of incompleteness. This idea deserved better.
  7. Computer Gaming World
    30
    For every potentially cool element in Prince of Qin, there's a worse one waiting to kneecap it. [Jan 2003, p.124]
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  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. psiklon
    May 25, 2016
    10
    The game is very retro, 3 d isometric. I played it online years ago and the stand alone mode is also fun. I would not compare it to modernThe game is very retro, 3 d isometric. I played it online years ago and the stand alone mode is also fun. I would not compare it to modern games as far as depth goes but this is an overlooked and under rated classic! It will be in my collection for some time along with more popular games. It reminds me a bit of the Dungeon Siege series but predates them.… Expand
  2. PatrickDu
    Mar 8, 2022
    9
    The game was pretty good when it was released 20 years ago. If you are interested in Chinese history, it is still a god one even today.
  4. roboticsun
    Jan 2, 2012
    7
    this is an okay role playing game, but not if you don't like to talk to various NPC. The game is set ancient china and the player will play asthis is an okay role playing game, but not if you don't like to talk to various NPC. The game is set ancient china and the player will play as a cast out prince who tries to find out the conspiracies behind an empire. there are lots of side quests and lots of story line. Don't play unless you like to take your time because this game is lengthy. The game is played more like dungeon siege but overall experience is more like neverwinter nights since it does have strong characterization and quite a lot dialogue. Also you will find that there is no real structure in the game so you kind of wander around a bit. Personally, I like that it seems more realistic and more freedom. Story line pretty cheesy and reminds me of a dungeon siege 1, but cheese can be OK sometimes. Also I personally like its ancient China setting, another game from Bioware called Jade Empire has a similar setting but overall this game has more depth on role playing aspects.… Expand
  5. Garylian
    Oct 5, 2005
    4
    This game was poor to say the least. Very little direction, very little drive. I couldn't find my self getting past the 3rd town, it was This game was poor to say the least. Very little direction, very little drive. I couldn't find my self getting past the 3rd town, it was so boring.… Expand

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