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"Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun - Deluxe Edition DLC" is a story-driven action RPG that explores the legendary tales of Zhao Yun during the Three Kingdoms period. With 12 chapters, 3 difficulty levels, and 30+ expansive maps, the game offers a minimum of 30 hours of main storyline experience. Players can master 4 distinct weapon systems, engage in large-scale battles, and interact with dozens of Chinese historical figures while enjoying visually striking outfits and equipment systems. Join the discord for more information.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 131 reviews
story15 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The combat system is engaging and fun, with a variety of weapons and skills to choose from, including horseback combat.
  • The game features a captivating story based on the Three Kingdoms era, with well-developed characters and a solid plotline.
  • The graphics and art style are appealing, with detailed environments and character models that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and occasional crashes that can disrupt gameplay.
  • Many parts of the game, including tutorials and NPC dialogue, are poorly translated or left in Chinese, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fully enjoy the story.
  • The game lacks side quests and feels somewhat linear, which may limit replayability and exploration for players looking for a more expansive experience.
  • story54 mentions

    The game's story is primarily linear, focusing on the life of Zhao Yun, with a captivating narrative that engages players, especially those familiar with the Three Kingdoms lore. While the main storyline is mostly well-translated, it ends abruptly and feels unfinished, leaving players wanting more. Despite some translation issues and a lack of side quests, the storytelling is praised for its character development and immersive presentation.

    • “I really enjoyed how the story was presented; it kept me interested all game.”
    • “Most importantly, I feel that those who love the Three Kingdoms and have a good familiarity with the historical figures will really appreciate the accurate details included, while still seeing a fresh story with new faces that fit the broader historical narrative we are familiar with.”
    • “The game is a fantastic blend of western action loot RPGs and eastern storytelling.”
    • “The story ends abruptly in the middle and it is unfinished.”
    • “However, rumors said the studio has disbanded, so this particular rendition of Zhao Yun's story will always remain unfinished, which is a shame.”
    • “Lastly, the translation bugs or a lot of the times having no translation at all and only seeing characters made it hard to follow the storyline, so I have no feedback on the story and narrative part of the game.”
  • gameplay23 mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of Dynasty Warriors and Titan Quest, offering a fun and engaging experience with a variety of weapon types and friendly mechanics like dodging and blocking. While players have noted some bugs and performance issues, these do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, which includes a captivating storyline and challenging bosses. Overall, it is praised as a solid hack-and-slash title that appeals to fans of the genre.

    • “It has a dynasty warriors vibe combined with gameplay similar to Titan Quest—basically, the types of games that I love.”
    • “With its captivating storyline and dynamic gameplay, it brings the heroism of Zhao Yun to life in a way that truly engages players.”
    • “Gameplay wise, it is definitely one of the better hack and slashes I've played in a while and has some pretty difficult bosses.”
    • “It has quite a number of bugs, though none were game-breaking, at least during my gameplay, and I achieved 100% of the achievements.”
    • “30 hours of gameplay, a few bugs and FPS drops here and there, but totally playable.”
    • “Gameplay was okayish and the story is kinda interesting.”
  • graphics19 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the detailed and beautiful town designs and the overall art style. While some critics compare the graphics to mobile game quality and note minor performance issues, others find them refined and complementary to the game's world and story. Overall, the visuals are considered decent, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some UI design flaws.

    • “I like the graphics of the towns; they are detailed and beautiful.”
    • “The graphics and art style are perfect.”
    • “The graphics, although not state of the art, are quite refined and complement the world design and the story.”
    • “The graphic design is just off on the UI.”
    • “Hire a graphic designer for like 2 months and it will increase the quality of the game by a huge margin.”
    • “Not great graphics (like mobile game level), but didn't expect it anyways.”
  • optimization11 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting significant performance issues, including severe micro-stuttering and frame drops during intense scenes, particularly on the Steam Deck. While some users found the controls intuitive and the overall experience enjoyable, others felt that the lack of quality control and optimization efforts rendered the game nearly unplayable. Overall, potential players should be prepared for these performance challenges, especially if they prioritize a smooth gaming experience.

    • “The controls are intuitive, comfortable, and the game is very well optimized.”
    • “- optimization (especially on Steam Deck)”
    • “- some optimizations and framerate issues during some missions (like probably only accounts for 5% of the game)”
    • “A genuinely good game that is rendered almost unplayable by zero optimization, no quality control, and no effort to improve quality of life.”
    • “Severe micro stuttering occurs almost every time horses are used.”
    • “Had some massive frame drops when huge armies are on the map and/or on the screen; sometimes the game would feel like it's stuttering, especially when running or riding the horse.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, featuring an epic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Additionally, there is a desire for full subtitles that include both playable characters and NPCs, particularly to highlight the poetic nature of the Chinese songs.

    • “The music is very good.”
    • “Epic soundtrack.”
    • “The combination of poetry and music in the songs is really awesome.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
    • “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “There are moments where the music abruptly cuts off, breaking immersion and flow.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game lacks significant replayability, with many users expressing that it offers little incentive to play again after the initial experience.

    • “I don't think the game has much replayability.”
    • “No real replay value.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express frustration with the game's grinding mechanics, noting a steep difficulty curve that requires extensive farming of low-level enemies before facing significantly tougher bosses. This imbalance can lead to a tedious experience, as players feel they must invest excessive time in grinding to progress.

    • “I like this game, but for goodness' sake, it goes from 0 to 10,000. You'll spend half your time farming bandits that are one-tap, then come across a boss fight harder than Dark Souls.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs, including getting stuck in autosave loops and falling through the environment, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

    • “What the hell, this super buggy game - I got stuck in autosave and just kept falling through the cracks and dying.”
    • “The game crashes constantly, making it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced frequent freezes and glitches that ruined my gaming experience.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players report that the game evokes positive emotions, leaving them with a sense of happiness and fulfillment.

    • “It actually made me feel good.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    Reviewers consistently highlight the game's atmosphere as amazing, indicating a strong immersive experience that enhances overall gameplay.

    • “The atmosphere is simply amazing.”
    • “The game creates an incredibly immersive atmosphere.”
    • “I was captivated by the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere throughout the game.”
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Play time

30hMedian play time
29hAverage play time
24-32hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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