
Release Date: October 24, 2024
The remake of a popular 2003 turn-based strategy by Koei Tecmo. Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake has us playing as the leader of a dynasty, warring against others to unite China under their rule.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is a new version of a popular 2003 strategy game for the PlayStation 2. Just like the original game, it was developed and published by Koei Tecmo, the same company responsible for the entire ROTTK series. It was released on the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch and the PC, directed by Kou Shibusawa.
The game is set in ancient China, where three dynasties - Wu, Wei and Shu - fight for political and military dominance. We play as one of the leaders desiring to unite the land under their rule. Our choices will determine whether we'll achieve this goal.
The game includes various scenarios, some fictional, some based on actual Chinese history. We'll learn about real events that influenced the nation's development or embark on a completely new path, creating an alternate timeline.
The remake includes not only the content from the base game and the Power Up Kit version, but also some entirely new features. The game is turn-based, each turn being an in-game month, during which we take actions to strengthen our military and economic position. We can expand our army, send our spies or grant gifts to other rulers.
The new release includes many different scenarios, each with a different beginning, economic situation and city locations. The game features over 700 characters with differing ranks, abilities and political views, from which we can choose our officers.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake features colorful visuals, combining 2D and 3D elements.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Developer: Koei Tecmo
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Age restrictions: 12+
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System Requirements for Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
(720p, 30 fps) Intel Core i5-4460, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 660 / Radeon R7 370, 40 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
(1080p, 60 fps) Intel Core i7-7700K / AMD Ryzen 3 3100, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce GTX 1660 / 8 GB Radeon Rx 590, 40 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake Video Game.
Nintendo Life: 8 / 10 by Trent Cannon
If you prefer the story elements of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, then 8 Remake is among the best the franchise has ever produced. This entry doesn't offer the same level of kingdom management that fans might be expecting, but its focus on the drama and your narrative choices make it a bit more accessible for new players. This is a very solid remake that runs well on the Switch and feels like it unlocks the original's full potential.
Reno Gazette-Journal: 7.5 / 10 by Jason Hidalgo
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is a faithful re-imagining of the classic game with several new bells and whistles to make it more interesting for modern audiences. The remake might be faithful to a fault as some of the mechanics can feel dated at this point. The AI for battles could also use some improvement. With more than 1,000 playable officers and a plethora of roles for players to assume, however, ROTK 8 Remake boasts plenty of replayability. If you loved the original or are pining for some classic ROTK gameplay, this is one romance that isn’t bad at all.
SteamDeckHQ: 3.5 / 5 by Noah Kupetsky
Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is a solid strategy game that feels like it may have needed some more modern enhancements. The team clearly wanted to stay faithful to the original, and I think that's awesome, but it ended up making the game feel a bit slow and repetitive. The mechanics do take a little bit of time to get into, but once you do, it gets a lot more enjoyable, and I had a blast trying to take over the map and use my own custom officers to try to take down Lu Bu and Yuan Shao. It runs pretty decently on the Steam Deck, with most of the text being very readable and having great controller support. It does drain the battery more than I expected, but it's very playable, and I found this the best way to enjoy it, thanks to being able to suspend/resume the game whenever. It's a solid choice for strategy fans, and it will be awesome for those who loved the original, but it may be hard to digest for newer fans.
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