Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake

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Top Critic Average

58%

Critics Recommend

Nintendo Life
8 / 10
DualShockers
5 / 10
TheSixthAxis
8 / 10
Push Square
7 / 10
Reno Gazette-Journal
7.5 / 10
GamingBolt
8 / 10
Gamersky
7.5 / 10
PPE.pl
7.5 / 10
Creators: Kou Shibusawa, Koei Tecmo Games
Release Date: Oct 24, 2024 - PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake - Official Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games

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ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS 8 REMAKE - First Trailer

Critic Reviews for Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake

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.

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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 game quickly becomes repetitive—even tedious—because it plays the same scenes over and over. Compared to the variety of events in modern grand strategy games, it's difficult to recommend this one. However, if you're a history enthusiast or a Dynasty Warriors fan curious about the strategy genre, this game may be for you.

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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 grand strategy format thanks to smart gameplay upgrades and its beautiful presentation.

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake is a great way to test the waters of Koei Tecmo's long-running historical simulation series. It can be initially overwhelming and a little unwieldy at times, but the remake offers a return to a seminal entry in the series and one of the deepest and most intricate strategy games available on PS5 and PS4 to date.

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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.

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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't mind that, you have a meaty strategy game with over 1,000 playable officers and more scenarios than you can possibly ever want.

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Gamersky

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7.5 / 10.0
Gamersky

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake captures the essence of its predecessor but ultimately feels hollow. While it incorporates mechanics from other entries in the series and introduces new systems like relationships and historical narratives, these elements are overly simplified, seemingly catering to new players. As a result, the game loses much of its depth and enjoyment, leaving longtime fans wanting more from this classic.

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

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