Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII

by Sony

Product Features

• This 7th chapter in the acclaimed Three Kingdoms series offers players 10 scenarios with multiple endings
• Players can choose to play any of China's 535 historical officers who lived during that period

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000690ZY
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: July 17, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,710 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #63 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Role-Playing

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII, the seventh title of the series, invites you to live your own Three Kingdoms experience. You will travel back to ancient China and play as any of 535 possible characters. Features new to this installment include multiplayer modes and quicker gameplay. The game has 10 scenarios, each with multiple endings.

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Customer Reviews

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great entry for this great series..., July 27, 2002

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Low-Ranking Reviewer "tell it like it is" (US of A) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII (Video Game)

First, let me just say that I'm glad there are other reviewers/players out there that are enjoying this game.
Secondly, I didn't know there was a multiplayer option so I thank all those that have clued us in on that.
Thirdly, my impressions on the game. I bought this game when it first came out and enjoyed it from the start. It seems daunting at first, but if you give it time(and refer to the manual if you're a newbie), the options/controls become second nature soon enough. The graphics could be better, but anyone who puts gameplay above graphics will be richly rewarded. The game has a good mix of strategy(turn-based battles/diplomacy), simulation(simplistic resource management), and rpg(character development) elements. The best part of the game is probably the role-playing aspect of the game. Pick (or create) any character...and do whatever you want to him/her. Whether it's improving their abilities, interacting with other characters, or trying to rise through the ranks; you can do it in this game. It gives you the freedom to do all that. This allows for massive replay value. The worst aspect of the game is the slightly tedious nature of the actual battles. They can be engrossing at times...downright boring at others. Still, the game is very involving, addictive, complex(at first), interactive and enjoyable. The objective may be to unify China, but the journey in getting there with your character(s) is the true reason for experiencing this game.

An example of why: when i first bought it, i just booted it up and started playing(not much for reading manuals). I picked a character i didn't care much about, so i thought "just play it for an hour to get the hang of it...then start a real scenario". More than 10 hrs later and I was still playing my "throw-away" scenario(which is still saved on one of the six allotted save options). During this time my ruler character: died, his son took over, Sun Ce demanded I surrendered, I did and became one of his officers, became a ronin, snuck into an empty province, set up my own kingdom again, got beaten and recruited(by Sun Ce again!), decided to be a loyal officer this time and rise in the ranks, got caught in battle against Cao Cao's forces, joined him, etc. Again, all this in my first "gonna play for just an hour" scenario! So if you want that "what's gonna happen next to my character" type of game, this is for you. Whether you are the type that knows you can control your own fate, or enjoy the unpredictability of events around you controlling your fate; I highly recommend you give this game a try/rental for its high replay value. For die-hard fans of the series, you should already have bought it long ago :)

34 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PS2's first TRUE strategy/sim game., June 23, 2002

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M.D.C. "The Franchise" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII (Video Game)

Romance of the Three Kingdoms, by KOEI Corporation, is an 8-installment franchise. The United States has seen 6 out of these 8 so far, with part 5 being the only one not released.
The flagship of KOEI, Romance of the Three Kingdoms is based on a period of China's history known as the Han. A lot was going at the time, but at the crux of all the events, three kingdoms clashed for total ownership of the land. In this game, you take full control. You can be a ruler and vie for the title of Emperor, or be an Officer and serve who you wish for as long as you wish. RTTK gives you complete control over your facilities; thereby making for almost infinite replay value. For strategy buffs, this is the game for you. If you prefer fast paced action games and don't care about WHY you're playing the game, then this probably won't suit you. This game requires thought...a lot of it, and you have to pay attention to a lot of different things at once. With patience, you can learn to love this game. Guaranteed.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top-notch historical simulation game, July 11, 2002

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"karnas84" (Wexford, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Romance of the Three Kingdoms VII (Video Game)

ROMANCE OF THE THREE KINGDOMS VII is the seventh installment in a long-running series of historical simulation games made by KOEI based on the book of the same name by Ming Dynasty author Luo Guanzhong. The book, as does the game, takes place in second and third-century China. The goal is to reunite a China torn apart by warfare and rebellions.

If you are new to the series, I can honestly say that this game is not for everyone. It is built in the mold of games such as Europa Universalis and Civilization, and has a lot of micromanagement. If you liked those games, you might very well like this game. If you didn't, this game is definitely not for you. Like Civilization and Europa Universalis, RTK VII has the potential to be very, very addicting. Be forewarned.

For fans of this series, what can I say. BUY THIS GAME. It's got several improvements over previous games. New features include playing any officer, not just the ruler. There are ten scenarios, including two entirely new scenarios in "184 AD: The Yellow Turban Rebellion" and "257 AD: Sima Shao's Ambition." Other interesting additions include dueling tournaments, poetry contests, and a system for building friendships between officers. The graphics are also tremendously improved over previous incarnations, but are still nonetheless dated. Creating new officers is also greatly expanded, as you can now create parent/child relationships and can create a total of up to 100 different characters.

Simply put, highly recommended for fans and people who love in-depth strategy games.

P.S. For those who have heard that there is no multiplayer option, that is an incorrect rumor. After you choose your first officer and start the game, press L2 + R2 + Select to add new players/officers.