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Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

Should you play it?

"Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ with Power Up Kit" is an expanded version of "Romance of the Three Kingdoms Ⅸ," which was released in 2003 as the 9th game in the series. RTK Ⅸ is a strategy based simulation game based in China's chaotic Three Kingdoms period.

What works
  • Deep strategic gameplay
  • Historical immersion
  • Customizable generals and scenarios
  • Long-lasting engagement
  • Classic series appeal
Things to keep in mind
  • Lack of english localization
  • Dated graphics and ui
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Technical issues with saving and compatibility
  • Limited modern quality-of-life features

What to play next

Top picks

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  • Zeus + Poseidon

  • Master of Orion 1

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms IX with Power Up Kit: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Domination. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Sensation.

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