Three kingdom:The Journey

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"Three Kingdom: The Journey" is a strategy card battler set in a Han Dynasty-inspired world, where you must build your deck and army to defeat enemies and defend territories. With different types of enemies and a dynamic map, strategic thinking and adaptability are key. Loyalty is not guaranteed, so choose your allies and faction wisely in this roguelike, turn-based experience.

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Play Modes

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

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features solid card mechanics and a good variety of cards, allowing for diverse strategies and replayability.
The Three Kingdoms theme is well-integrated into the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience for fans of the era.
The graphics and animations are aesthetically pleasing, contributing to an immersive atmosphere.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and UI issues, making it difficult to play and navigate at times.
Translation and tutorial elements are lacking, leading to confusion about game mechanics and card functionalities.
Content is limited, with only a few maps available and a lack of achievements, which may lead to a short gameplay experience.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal, effectively immersing players in an ancient Chinese realm. However, some users noted inconsistencies, such as mismatched hitboxes in boss stages and potentially confusing animations, which may detract from the overall experience. Overall, the art style and visual elements contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “+ The graphics are aesthetic and let me feel the ancient Chinese realm in a beautiful way.”
- “+ Nice graphics.”
- “The translation is good, the art style, music, and dialogue are good; the combat system is freakin' awesome with a unique touch on the regular Slay the Spire formula.”
- “The hitboxes for the boss stages on the map don't match the artwork, probably because they're larger than every other object on the map.”
- “Good setting, animations are a bit confusing; I can't tell if that is their intended art style or if they were just short on time for some of the characters.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by solid core mechanics and diverse, in-depth card interactions that offer intelligent strategic options. However, issues such as bugs, a lack of a proper tutorial, and some confusing mechanics hinder the overall experience.
- “The core mechanics are very solid.”
- “This is a card game with diverse and in-depth gameplay.”
- “They all have different amounts of starting health and gold along with characteristics which will give you different gameplay.”
- “There is a good game hidden in here, but there are some bugs, a lack of a proper tutorial, and some obtuse mechanics that prevent this from being truly great.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its diverse rulers and generals, each with unique abilities, as well as a wealth of unlockable content, including new equipment and random encounters. Players can explore various strategies, such as city conquest or resource management, further enhancing the game's replay value. However, some users noted that addressing certain issues could elevate the overall experience.
- “I guess the game has replayability since the three rulers play differently, and in addition, you have different generals with unique abilities.”
- “There's a lot of replayability, thanks to a high amount of unlocks: new generals with individual armies and skills, equipment that changes the game significantly, and some random encounters.”
- “Being able to follow different strategies is part of the replayability, too: you can, for example, choose to conquer as many cities as possible, or focus on shooting ranges or army camps.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is well-received, complementing the art style and dialogue effectively. Players appreciate the quality of the soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience, while the inclusion of volume sliders allows for personalized audio settings.
- “The translation is good, the art style, music, and dialogue are excellent, and the combat system adds a unique touch to the regular Slay the Spire formula.”
- “In the options, there are sliders for music, sound, and voice volume, as well as settings for resolution, language (English, Chinese, and Japanese), window mode, personal assistant, and the ability to play the opening cinematic.”
- “The music in the game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio mixing is off; the music often drowns out important sound effects and dialogue.”