ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE

Last updated: 2025-03-16
  • Enjoyable, engaging experience; evokes nostalgia.
  • Many scenarios and flexible endings.
  • Improved graphics and combat system.
  • AI is poor, unintelligent, and passive.
  • Feels unfinished, lacking content and features.
  • Repetitive, monotonous gameplay loop.
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Reviews
(sample size)
2000
Helpful reviews
74%
Unhelpful reviews
23%
Protest reviews
2%
Positive points
2046
Negative points
3849
Gameplay points
612
Perf. points
57
Rec. points
1097
Misc points
173
PointDescriptionImportance
Generally enjoyable and engaging experienceThe game is generally enjoyable, engaging, and addictive, especially for fans of the series. Many reviewers highlight that it's easy to pick up and play, with a simple and user-friendly interface. Some reviewers note that the game is enjoyable despite its flaws.90%
Evokes nostalgia, faithful to originalThe game successfully evokes nostalgia for previous Romance of the Three Kingdoms titles, particularly Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8. It retains the core gameplay and feel of the original while incorporating modern updates and improvements, making it a worthwhile experience for long-time fans.66%
Many scenarios and flexible endingsThe game offers a wide variety of scenarios based on historical events, providing players with numerous options for experiencing the Three Kingdoms era. The game also offers multiple endings, allowing for quicker conclusions based on fame, infamy, or regional control.57%
Focus on character role-playingThe game allows players to experience the game from the perspective of a chosen officer, with a focus on character development, relationship building, and role-playing. The game offers a high degree of freedom in character development and allows for unique and engaging activities.35%
Improved and enjoyable combat systemThe game features an improved and enjoyable combat system with faster-paced battles, strategic elements, and satisfying abilities. The battles are more balanced and require strategic thinking, with the importance of unit coordination being a positive aspect.33%
Significantly improved graphics and UIThe game features significantly improved graphics, updated character art, and a polished UI, enhancing the overall visual presentation. The updated graphics provide a fresh coat of paint to the classic strategy game.31%
Good for casual, relaxed playThe game is suitable for casual players and is good for killing time, offering moments of strategical relaxation. The game is designed to cater to older players' lifestyles, acknowledging that they may not have as much time to dedicate to gaming as they did in the past.15%
Good strategy and character optionsThe game offers a variety of elements for strategy lovers, including politics, battle mechanics, dueling, bonding, character creation, and scenarios. The game also features improved duels and debates, which are well-designed and allow for strategic thinking.15%
Incorporates elements from previous gamesThe game incorporates elements from previous installments, with some features and gameplay being better than the 13th installment. The game also retains much of the original RotK8 gameplay, including city development and combat, with minor changes.11%