Romance Of The Three Kingdoms 3: Dragon Of Destiny

Overview

Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny is the latest Koei title to bring you into the three kingdoms period of Chinese history. It's especially noteworthy because it won the Sega Third Party Seal of Quality Award a year ago for the best Adventure Role-Play Genesis title.

Using the three major warlords and their families, mayors and generals from the second century A.D., the ultimate game object is the win the Dragon Throne and become Emperor of China. Up to eight can play the game either in Historical Mode, which follow's history as it actually happened, or in Fictional Mode, which allows you to create your own rulers and subordinates; In Fictional Mode, the game will develop differently each time you play As with all advanced role play and historical simulations, there is a Save mechanism so you can keep your place in the current game.

To win the Dragon Throne, you . must occupy all 46 cities in China. The rulers and their territories are initially divided into different mixes, depending on which of the six scenarios you choose to play.

The game play follows the same basic flow as Genghis Khan II: Gan of the Gray Wolf. Develop your cities, make them strong and conquer other cities, make them strong and continue. Achieving these objectives pits you against enemies and their spies, adverse weather, political treachery and just plain luck to name a few. Players can make decisions themselves or delegate responsibilities. Warring on a city calls for very strategic thinking and planning. Often, war can be avoided by some smooth negotiating and politicking...hallmarks of a good ruler.