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Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs

92%Game Brain Score
story
music, optimization
92% User Score Based on 72 reviews

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"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.

Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs screenshot
Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs screenshot
Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs screenshot
Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs screenshot
Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs screenshot
Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs screenshot
Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs screenshot
Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs screenshot
Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs screenshot
Dragon Throne: Battle of Red Cliffs screenshot

92%
Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews
story2 positive mentions
music2 negative mentions

  • The game is a nostalgic experience for many players, reminiscent of their childhood and the original 'Fate of the Dragon'.
  • Despite its age, the game is still considered one of the best RTS titles, with many praising its classic gameplay and charm.
  • Players appreciate the effort to bring the game to modern platforms, allowing them to relive fond memories.
  • There are significant issues with controls, including problems with keyboard and mouse functionality, making it difficult to select multiple units and place buildings.
  • Audio problems are prevalent, with reports of broken sound effects and music, detracting from the overall experience.
  • Some players feel that the game does not improve upon the original, with AI and other elements being less favorable compared to 'Fate of the Dragon'.
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound effects in the game have been criticized for being broken and unplayable, with many users expressing that the original version is far superior. The lack of functional dialogue and sound design significantly detracts from the overall experience.

    • “The original is simply better in terms of voices, music, and how the AI behaves.”
    • “It's unplayable without any dialogue sounds; the music and sound effects are broken.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users have reported that optimizing the game can be achieved by disabling fullscreen optimizations and setting compatibility to Windows XP SP3, which has resolved performance issues for some players.

    • “Optionally click the checkbox for 'Disable Fullscreen Optimizations'.”
    • “I fixed mine by disabling full screen optimizations and setting compatibility to Windows XP SP3.”
    • “Optionally click the checkbox for 'disable fullscreen optimizations'.”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its classic elements, though some express a desire for a remastered version. However, there are frustrations regarding certain parts of the game where resource mining is restricted, impacting the overall experience.

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