Romance of the Three Kingdoms (USA)

Romance of the Three Kingdoms on the NES is a deep turn-based historical strategy game where players are plunged into the tumultuous Three Kingdoms era of ancient China. The primary objective is to unify the entire country by conquering territories and defeating rival lords.

Each turn represents one month, during which players can perform various actions. Players must manage crucial resources such as gold, food, and soldiers. Their cities can be developed by investing in agriculture and commerce to increase income and food production, while also improving public order to prevent rebellions.

Recruiting talented officers and training soldiers are key elements. Each officer possesses unique stats like intelligence, strength, politics, and charm, which affect their effectiveness in different activities, from internal management to combat. Players can also move officers and troops between cities to prepare for war or defense.

Diplomacy plays a vital role, allowing you to form alliances with other lords to counter common enemies, or even betray alliances when advantageous. Espionage activities allow you to weaken opponents from within, such as spreading rumors or sabotaging resources.

When war breaks out, players lead their armies to attack enemy cities. Battles are turn-based, requiring players to make tactical decisions regarding troop movement, attacks, or the use of stratagems to gain an advantage. Winning battles and occupying cities are the path to unification.

Players can choose from several historical lords from the Three Kingdoms era, each with their own advantages and challenges, offering high replayability. Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a profound title that demands strategic thinking and comprehensive management skills to achieve the goal of unifying the land.