Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs
- January 6, 2024
- Object Software
Get on Steam"Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs" is a real-time strategy game set in a chaotic time in Ancient China, based on the novel "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." Players can control one of three kingdoms, developing new technologies, creating alliances, and managing factors like domestic policies and diplomacy to unify the nation. The game features a unique profession-transference system and a multi-map system for battlefield and city development. Warriors can choose from over 40 different skills.
Reviews
- The game brings back nostalgic memories for many players who enjoyed it in their childhood.
- Despite its age, the game is still considered enjoyable and a classic in the RTS genre.
- Players appreciate the effort to make the game available on modern platforms, allowing them to relive their experiences.
- Many players experience significant control issues, including problems with keyboard and mouse functionality.
- Audio issues are prevalent, with reports of missing music, dialogue, and sound effects.
- The game lacks modern features and improvements, leading some to feel it doesn't compare well to newer titles.
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the music and sound design in the game are significantly lacking, with many users expressing disappointment over broken audio elements and the absence of essential dialogue and sound effects, leading to an unplayable experience. Comparisons to the original highlight that the current iteration fails to meet expectations in terms of audio quality.
“From the voices, music, or just how the AI behaves, the original is simply better.”
“No music, no dialogue, and no sound effects.”
“It's unplayable without any dialogue sounds, broken music, broken sound effects, and so on.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have found that disabling fullscreen optimizations and setting compatibility to Windows XP SP3 can significantly improve performance and resolve optimization issues in the game.
“I fixed mine by disabling fullscreen optimizations and setting compatibility to Windows XP SP3.”
“Optionally, click the checkbox for 'Disable fullscreen optimizations'.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its classic elements, though some express a desire for a remastered version. However, there are criticisms regarding certain parts of the narrative that limit resource mining, which may detract from the overall experience.
“The story is captivating and keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
“I was truly invested in the characters and their journeys throughout the game.”
“The narrative twists and emotional depth make this game a standout experience.”
