Overall Rating (Base Game only): 6.5/10

For nearly four decades, Koei Tecmo’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms series has been the gold standard for historical strategy gaming set in ancient China. Based on Luo Guanzhong’s classic 14th-century novel, the series allows players to rewrite the chaotic and heroic era of the Three Kingdoms (220–280 AD). While each entry has its champions and detractors, (released in 2016, with the Power Up Kit following in 2017) stands as a monumental achievement—specifically for its deep, unflinching focus on "officer play."