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Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX | 
| From: KOEI
Category: Video Games
List Price: $49.99
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 14119
Platform: PlayStation2
Genre: action-games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Playstation 2
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
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MPN: 0134
UPC: 040198001342
EAN: 0040198001342
ASIN: B0001A86DW
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | In the 2nd and 3rd centuries, a once grand nation fell into civil war. You are a Ruler and must use leadership, management and strategy skills to become a legend. Some fought to stop the chaos, some used the chaos for their own gain -- which route you take is up to you! | | • | Engage in 15 historical, 5 fictional and 5 challenge scenarios, with multiple story endings and epilogues | | • | Advanced AI & Personality Dependent system affect officer responses to your commands | | • | Now foreign tribes play a role in your dominion over China - build relations with the Wuwan, Xi Qing, Shanyue and Nanman tribes to aid you in battle | | • | Build towers and set traps to hold off invasions |
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Product Description
Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX - the game that makes you take charge in a time of chaos and strife, and forge a new nation! Import saved data from Dynasty Warriors 4 or 4XL, or Dynasty Tactics 2, to create a new officer Multiple character-specific events and clear bonuses -- 34 special event sequences in all One tremendous map shows all of China -- show troop movements, geography, strongholds, capitals and more New game engine lets you handle political and military affairs at the same time - use diplomacy while under attack, or shift strategies in the midst of combat Amazing 8-person multiplayer action Updated tutorial system and great new hidden features
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 The Dragon sheds his skin February 27, 2004
E. Kim (South Korea)
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
I've been fan of this series since it first came out on the NES and since then KOEI has produced a great cult classic that has gained popularity over the years. With their lastest edition, they have made vast changes over the last two in the series. I really like the new map structure which is really more different than any of the previous games in the series. It's more realistic and shows movement, plus the ability to add structures outside the existing cities. They went back to their old formula where you can only play Rulers. While I really enjoyed playing all officers in parts VII and VIII, I'm happy to see the old formula back in action. The years have also been expanded, now instead of going month to month, the months are even split into 3 periods. The battle in the game has become more tactical and there are many added features. Though there are different formations and such, I felt that they simplified the war sequences which makes it more practical. All in all, I felt that KOEI really put together a great strategy sequel that is more different than any of the previous games but at the same time maintained the integrity of the series very well. If your a fan of the series, the changes are really refreshing and I'd really recommend picking this up. If you were a casual gamer of previous versions, I'm sure that you would enjoy this installment much more than any of the previous also. But if you're new to the series, I'll just say, it's not for everyone. If you tend to only like action-oriented games and visual eye-candy, then this is definately not your game. If your interested in "turn-based" historical simulations that are heavily strategic, both on the battlefield and domesticly, then this would be something of interest.
Old school & new concepts March 11, 2004
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
RoTK IX breathes life back into the series. Instead of making an upgrade from RoTK VIII, KOEI took a lot of things from the older installments and introduces a new battle system and map.
Keeping role-playing to a bare minimum, RoTK IX is full of action and battle.
City management is made easy and direct, the results can be seen right away, and money and supplies are managed through one source, keeping the amount of time spent on city management to a minimum.
Most of the time will be spent fighting off your enemies, taking new territory and defending against barbarian tribes. With different formations, new tactics, and real-time combat the game is very fast paced and enjoyable.
The game difficulty has gone up considerably. The challenge campgains can be very hard, which is very refreshing for long time fans of the series. For novice players, the game might be too difficult, but for veteran players, this title is an absolute must-have.
It's hard to judge whether or not this is the best in the series, but to me it is certainly the best since RoTK IV, which I played into oblivion.
I would recommend this title for any strategy lover or Three Kingdoms fan. More gratifying and intense than Dynasty Warriors or Dynasty Tactics, this game is truly one of the best in its class.
Koei's dramatic return to it's roots... January 25, 2006
David Seguin (San Diego, CA United States)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Koei's Romance of the Three Kingdoms series has always been a staple in my video game collection. Ever since when the first Romance captured the essence of novel for the first time to today Koei has been pumping out a new version about every 2 years. RTK 9 is arguably the greatest version of the game released and here's why.
Since RTK 1-6 Koei has always stuck with the option of playing as the ruler in the game while adding better graphics, battle tactics and maps and various forms of military strategy with the game. When they released RTK 7 Koei decided to allow players the option of play as any character in the game, while an amusing experiment it doesn't work for a variety of reasons. If you choose to play as anyone other than the ruler, you'll find the game never progresses. The AI is not competent enough to use you when going to war or to go to war to begin with. They continued to try this route with RTK 8 and while it made some improvements to battle design and graphics it still suffered for a very slow and uninvolving game.
When RTK 9 was released we were presented with a true return to Koei's routes of ruler playing alone however adding more real time strategy to the battles. Before, with the exception of RTK 6, most battles were turn based. Here you have battles that take a few turns to even get started, your units need time to reach their destination. This gives defenders an opportunity to build up before fielding units and therefore gives the game it's true essence, replayability. No game is the same. Depending on the course of battles and who rises to power (especially mulitplayer) this is a game that can be revisited over and over! Players are also challenged by several foreign tribes in their attempt to conquer the country, a feature not included since RTK 6. Battle tactics and unit formations also enrich the experience with such intriguing designs like tower and elephant units. Tactics like Onslaught, Flying and Arrowstorm can help turn the tide of battle quickly, but it relies heavily on your ability to use your officers effectively. The battles are highly detailed and complex. Again it's all about replayability.
Koei has basically designed the ultimate strategy battle game for the series. Fans of games like Civilization and Starcraft will appreciate the interface and city development. If your looking for a more roleplaying game I suggest either RTK 8 (possibly RTK 10). Overall though neither game has the replayability factor and if your looking for the most bang for the buck in the series, this game is it.
Lovin It November 30, 2005
Kent D. Pellett
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I loved this game. The create an officer adds the ability to make the game as easy or hard as you want if you start your own country. Everyone who likes Turn Bases strategy games should buy this.
The Imperial Emperor only has this to say... January 5, 2005
Imperial Emperor (Zhonghua)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
He who wishes to fight must first count the cost. When you engage in actual fighting, if victory is long in coming, then men's weapons will grow dull and their ardor will be dampened. If you lay siege to a town, you will exhaust your strength. Again, if the campaign is protracted, the resources of the State will not be equal to the strain. Now, when your weapons are dulled, your ardor dampened, your strength exhausted and your treasure spent, other chieftains will spring up to take advantage of your extremity. Then no man, however wise, will be able to avert the consequences that must ensue... In war, then, let your great object be victory, not lengthy campaigns.
I have only played RTK 7,8, and 9. Out of the three, I enjoy playing this game the most. Why? you may ask, here's why:
1. You can load created characters from RTK 8 and have stats of 100!!! (You can then change the name if desired.)
2. You can have up to 100 created characters in one city to begin with.
3. AI is more difficult
4. Easy to understand tuturial and manual.
That's my top three reasons for this game. I have read many articles relating to this game and have found out so much information about this game, so I have decided to write a story about it. I havent read the book yet. Whenever I have enough time to read over 12000 pages, I'll do it.
I do have a questions that I'm hoping someone will answer.
1. How do you use the "Heal tactic"?
2. Which of the foriegn tribes are the easiest to beat and how?
3. Is it possible to employ Cao Cao?
Basically that's about all the information I can provide. This is my first review, so I hope it helps someone. I do recommend this game to any statedgy lover and all RTK fans (both beginners and vets)
If there is anyone interested in reading what I have writng so far, I will be more than happy to send a copy.
My e-mail address is tashunkawitco@hotmail.com (serious inquirers only)
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