Romance of the Three Kingdoms II

Platform: Super Nintendo Entertainment System

Region: USA
Media: Cartridge
Controller: Gamepad
Genre: Strategy, Historical
Gametype: Licensed
Release Year: 1992
Developer: Koei
Publisher: Koei
Players: 1
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China in 190 A.D. was in a state of chaos. The Later Han Dynasty, which had ruled
for the previous 165 years, was rapidly losing the throne. In the lands surrounding
the palace, power-hungry generals usurped control, and the Emperor lost all
authority over his kingdom.

Yet, these were only the early stages of a great power race that encompassed the
country. As rulers clashed and territorial lines were drawn, the struggle to
dominate mounted. By 215 A.D. China was divided into three kingdoms: Wei in the
North, Wu on the East, and Shu in the West.
--from the SNES Romance of the Three Kingdoms 2 instruction booklet

In this strategic war game, you control pretty much all aspects of life in your
small area of the country. The final goal is to unite the warring kingdoms of China
under one rule, hopefully yours.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms is an incredible series of games, bringing home the
history of feudal China and letting you relive it as one of the key players. With a
good graphical interface, all your commands are at your fingertips. The music may
get tiresome, but the sounds effects are decent, so keep busy and you won't have to
listen to the same loop for too long. Soon you'll be on your way to glory, building
alliances and wiping out your enemies. Each move you make brings you one step
closer to the throne, or your ultimate doom if you make a mistake!

Directions:

Through land management, recruiting soldiers and generals, buying weapons, careful
use of diplomacy, and learning various strategies and tactics, you must not only
defend yourself, but expand your territory. Conquer neighboring kingdoms in battle,
or convince them to be your ally. Weaken your foes by sowing discord and watch them
kill each other off. However you do it, at the end of the day you must be the last
ruler standing.

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