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Romance of the Three Kingdoms

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was first released in 1985. It was the first historical simulation game released in Japan based on the Chinese classical literature "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Players become the leaders of their countries and strive to unite the land under their rule.

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December 13, 2016
9 years and 234 days ago
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Mostly Positive35 reviews71.4%

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About the Game

To commemorate Kou Shibusawa's 35th anniversary, the "Kou Shibusawa Archives" will be opened in the Steam Store. Here we will revive popular previously released titles. Among the first released will be Romance of the Three Kingdoms which was first released in 1985.
"Romance of the Three Kingdoms" was the first historical simulation game released in Japan based on the Chinese classical literature "Romance of the Three Kingdoms". Players become the leaders of their countries and strive to unite the land under their rule.


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