Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake

October 24, 2024

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A masterpiece of historical simulation "ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8" is revived after 20 years. This version includes an improved "All Officers Play" feature, which allows players to play as any officer in the world of the Three Kingdoms. The game is also packed with additional elements that bring …

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Austin Conrad DualShockers Oct 2024
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake very much feels like a 2000s game, which has been respectfully updated with improved presentation. Unfortunately, its gameplay has not withstood the test of time. Built upon an engaging turn-based gameplay loop, this …"

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Danilo Di Gennaro 4News.it Oct 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 returns to the contemporary video game landscape with an unexpected remake that aims to be both a gift to fans of the series as well as a potential entry point for everyone else. The …"

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Eric Ace Cubed3 Oct 2024
50.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

45.0

"This is a series that has far more iterations and versions that anyone could possibly imagine. While a huge contributor to the &s;grand strategy&s; genre, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8, even remade and expanded, is too dense with too …"

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Erick Figueiredo NintendoBoy Oct 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

73.0

"With a more personal touch, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is a strategy game that needs to be seen in a different way than others in the genre. Being a much slower experience and with multiple opportunities for …"

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Hamed MohammdPor CriticLenz Oct 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

69.0

Story

63.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake does a great job as a remake. It stays true to the original while polishing things up enough to feel fresh. But honestly, it’s not for everyone. It’s mainly made for die-hard fans …"

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Jake Su SavePoint Gaming Oct 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"As awesome as it was back in the early 2000s, the many improvements made in Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake breathe new life into the franchise and help to make it a more enticing affair for fans of …"

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Jason Hidalgo Reno Gazette-Journal Oct 2024
75.0 /100

"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 …"

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Jim Hargreaves TheSixthAxis Oct 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake presents the series at its very peak. Despite turning back the clock more than 20 years, the end product feels like an evolution of ROTK&s;s grand strategy format thanks to smart gameplay upgrades …"

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Julio La Pine The Nerd Stash Oct 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

95.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is the ultimate way to experience this legendary historical simulation series. With a lot of player agency, over 1,000 officers to play as, and many scenarios to explore, this is the only strategy …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Oct 2024
80.0 /100

"Consistently gorgeous and impressive on all fronts, but also unrepentantly deep so for newcomers there’ll be a learning curve"

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Khayl Adam Push Square Oct 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

70.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is a great way to test the waters of Koei Tecmo&s;s long-running historical simulation series. It can be initially overwhelming and a little unwieldy at times, but the remake offers a return to …"

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Kite Stenbuck Siliconera Oct 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

55.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake successfully brings back a classic entry with modern features, but omissions in its localization bogs it down."

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Lucas Oliveira Nintendo Blast Oct 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is an excellent addition to the series, bringing innovations that are sure to please veterans, while also standing out as one of the most accessible titles for newcomers. However, while the focus is …"

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Matheus Nascimento Final Weapon Oct 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is a great modernization of the classic title, with a solid platformer for both new and returning players. History fans are in for a treat with rich historical lore to discover. Additionally, the …"

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Matthew Carmosino GamingBolt Oct 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

82.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 is lovingly remade with much-needed convenience features, making this perhaps the best in the entire series. The worst thing about it is the omission of multiplayer. If you don&s;t mind that, you have a …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Oct 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

80.0

"Nevertheless, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 has a lot going for it. Thanks to the “Tales” feature it’s possibly the most accessible RoTK game to date, easing players in by giving them a clear set of targets to prioritise. …"

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Mezbah Turzo NoobFeed Oct 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE feels more like a newer, better Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13 rather than a remake of Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII. It is still playable and pretty fun, but with all …"

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Noah Kupetsky SteamDeckHQ Oct 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"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;s awesome, but it …"

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Oliver Shellding WayTooManyGames Oct 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"An epic of longtime investment, I was pleased to see that I could pick up and play a handful of turns at a time, blow through an hour or so, and then put down the game to come back to …"

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Pascal Kaap Hinsusta Oct 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

68.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake marks the return of one of the best strategic simulation games ever made, with a successful mix of strategy, simulation and role-playing elements."

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Paul Hunter NextGen Player Oct 2024
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake brings a beloved classic back to life with impressive updates. Koei Tecmo have worked hard to enhance the visuals, sound, and gameplay mechanics, including a ton of new features like the Tales, Link …"

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Paweł Musiolik GRYOnline.pl Oct 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Into the wide waters of Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake will not sail. However, I don&s;t know if this production needs it. Loyal fans will be happy with how the remake turned out."

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Philip Watson CGMagazine Oct 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

65.0

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Raouf Belhamra Digitale Anime Oct 2024
85.0 /100

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake successfully revives a beloved classic, offering a compelling blend of military strategy, political drama, and historical depth. With enhanced graphics, a rich soundtrack, and deep strategic systems, the game offers a fresh experience …"

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Simone Cantini Console-Tribe Oct 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

60.0

"A lot of time has passed since the original debut of Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake, and the weight of these two decades is felt as soon as you dive into the game mechanics. Despite its massive content …"

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Thiago de Alencar Moura PSX Brasil Oct 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is a good strategy game with very functional and intuitive systems, accessible for newcomers and rich for veterans, as well as an excellent use of its setting. The title lives up not only …"

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Trent Cannon Nintendo Life Oct 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"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&s;t offer the same level of kingdom management that fans might be …"

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming Oct 2024
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

70.0

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is undeniably a labor of love, rich with features that make the story of ancient China’s political turbulence feel personal and dynamic. For those who adore the era’s history and don’t mind a …"

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