Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2

About

"Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2" is a strategy game that takes place in the Three Kingdoms period of China. It builds upon its predecessor with improved features such as real-time strategy, unique government and battle modes, and CD-quality audio. Players can enjoy city management, resource gathering, and battles with various units and weapons. The game also offers the option of automatic city management and distribution of items, and the outcome of battles can affect the fate of prisoners. Note: The game currently does not support windowed mode.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Heroes of the Three Kingdoms 2 screenshot

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

monetization3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it in their childhood, with many recalling fond memories.
Gameplay is engaging with creative soldier formation tactics and easy-to-learn mechanics.
Despite its age, the game is still loved by many for its classic charm and unique character abilities.

The game suffers from technical issues, including a dated user interface and lack of support for modern display resolutions.
Players have reported bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as crashes after battles and issues with starting the game.
The game is considered overpriced for its age and lack of modern features, leading some to feel it is a cash grab.

optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, lacking support for modern display resolutions and widescreen monitors, which results in subpar performance on contemporary gaming PCs.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling it exploits nostalgia rather than offering genuine value, suggesting it capitalizes on abandonware for profit.
- “This seems to have been put on Steam as a nostalgia gouge, or just a cash grab to try to profit from abandonware.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
- “I can't believe how many microtransactions are crammed into this game; it ruins the overall enjoyment.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics received criticism for lacking options to change the resolution and offering minimal customization for graphical settings.
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”