This winter, Koei Tecmo invites you to rediscover a turbulent era of political instability, large-scale conflict, and human drama with the return of historical simulation/ strategy epic Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 on 8th July 2016 for the PS4 and PC via Steam.
Based on the beloved novel of the same name, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 has been developed in celebration of the franchise’s 30th anniversary. It uses the tale of a collapsing dynasty and the power-hungry emerging factions to set a complex chessboard on which players can follow and influence the fateful events that will lead to the unification, of 2nd century China. This meticulous game can be experienced in one of two complete ways: via the Campaign mode, which keeps true to the most profound of strategy games by allowing players the freedom to pick a starting year or customise the board to their liking before attempting to beat the game; or via the Hero mode, which acts an in-depth tutorial: closely following historical events while teaching players all the game mechanics.
In Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 players have near endless customisation choices, as they can take on the mantle of one of 700 historical characters (including such fan- favourites as Zhao Yun, Liu Bei, Cao Cao and more), or create their own unique character and try to climb the proverbial leadership ladder starting of as an officer, a ruler, a free agent etc.
Fans of strategy games will find this exceptionally detailed title to be a challenging and rewarding blend of deep strategy and historically accurate warfare, regardless of whether they are familiar with the rich story of the Three Kingdoms era. Cities can be built and developed; alliances can be fostered or broken; armies can be mustered and deployed. This title prides itself on offering a wide selection of options for conflict resolution, the most impressive of which is the armies. There is a wide variety of army units to be recruited and trained, including foot soldiers, cavalry, artillery, and navy, while special care has been taken to incorporate diplomacy and personal relationships to the mix, giving the player an extra incentive to build a stable and loyal network of friends and allies.
In the Hero mode, players familiar with Romance of the Three Kingdoms characters can also enjoy an alternative way to relive the exciting lives and adventures of those heroes, before going on to leave their own mark in history.
