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Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny

The player takes control of a master, a general capable of commanding as many states as he can acquire, and, if successful, unifies China. As many as eight may play, but only one can succeed. There are five…

5 February 1992

Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny is a simulator developed by Koei, released 5 February 1992 on PlayStation, Sega CD, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis and Super Famicom.

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What Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny is

Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny is a simulator game developed by Koei and released in 1992. It was published by Acer TWP. It is available on PlayStation, Sega CD, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, DOS, FM Towns, PC (Microsoft Windows), PC-9800 Series and Sharp X68000.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The player takes control of a master, a general capable of commanding as many states as he can acquire, and, if successful, unifies China. As many as eight may play, but only one can succeed. There are five chronologically arranged scenarios. The first has China in its most disorganized period and the last has virtually all of China controlled by one of three generals. The precise requirements for success in each of these scenarios differs, but in all cases the goal is to rule as many states as possible. After the completion of any scenario but number five the game will automatically advance to the next. You may start the game at any scenario. The third edition of this game with more game…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are fantasy and historical. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 8 players.

Where it sits in the Romance Of The Three Kingdoms (Koei) series

Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny is the fifth of 71 entries we hold in the Romance Of The Three Kingdoms (Koei) series. It arrived a year after Romance of the Three Kingdoms II. The next entry was Sangokushi Game Boy-ban in 1992.

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What it launched against

Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny launched on 5 February 1992, within three weeks of X-Men, Romancing SaGa and Baseball Stars 2.

Released around the same time: X-Men, Romancing SaGa, Baseball Stars 2.

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny — frequently asked questions

When did Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny come out?
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny was released on 5 February 1992 for PlayStation, Sega CD, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, DOS, FM Towns, PC (Microsoft Windows), PC-9800 Series and Sharp X68000.
Does Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny have multiplayer?
Yes. Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny supports multiplayer.

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