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Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun

78%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
optimization, replayability
78% User Score Based on 286 reviews

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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 286 reviews
story34 positive mentions
optimization6 negative mentions
  • The game features a captivating story that appeals to fans of the Three Kingdoms narrative, with engaging characters and a well-paced adventure.
  • Combat mechanics are enjoyable and fluid, with a variety of weapon styles and skills that enhance gameplay, making it reminiscent of both Diablo and Dynasty Warriors.
  • The graphics and artistic direction are generally well-received, providing a visually appealing experience that complements the game's atmosphere.
  • The game suffers from significant translation issues, with many texts remaining untranslated or poorly translated, which can hinder the overall experience for non-Chinese speakers.
  • There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and game-breaking glitches that can disrupt gameplay and progress.
  • The control scheme feels outdated and clunky, leading to frustration during combat, especially for players accustomed to more modern gaming mechanics.
  • story
    116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story, centered around the legendary warrior Zhao Yun, is generally well-received, particularly by fans of the Three Kingdoms lore, offering a captivating narrative with well-developed characters. However, it is criticized for being linear and lacking side quests, with some players noting that the story feels unfinished due to abrupt endings and translation issues. Despite these drawbacks, many players find the storytelling engaging and appreciate the blend of action RPG elements with traditional narrative styles.

    • “Most importantly, I feel that those who love 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.”
    • “With its captivating storyline and dynamic gameplay, it brings the heroism of Zhao Yun to life in a way that truly engages players.”
    • “The game is a fantastic blend of western action loot RPGs and eastern storytelling.”
    • “The story is rather linear, and there are no side quests, though you can move around and grind for levels and materials if you want.”
    • “- 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.”
  • gameplay
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally praised for being fun, balanced, and reminiscent of titles like Dynasty Warriors and Titan Quest, appealing to fans of hack-and-slash genres. While players enjoy the engaging mechanics and variety of weapon types, some report minor bugs and performance issues, particularly with horse mechanics. Overall, the game offers a captivating experience with a solid blend of action and storytelling, making it a worthwhile play for genre enthusiasts.

    • “The gameplay is really fun and balanced.”
    • “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.”
    • “Gameplay was okayish and the story is kinda interesting.”
    • “30 hours of gameplay, a few bugs and FPS drops here and there, but totally playable.”
    • “I kind of suspect they used some AI chatbot based on the performance of the mechanic design team and art team of the game.”
  • graphics
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the detailed art style and beautiful town designs, while others criticize it for resembling mobile game graphics. Although not cutting-edge, the visuals are generally considered refined and complement the game's world and story. Some users noted minor performance issues and suggested improvements to the user interface, but overall, the graphics are deemed satisfactory for a relaxed ARPG experience.

    • “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.”
    • “If developers can rework the graphic design and deliver voice acting or a chance to skip dialogues completely, I'll be back and then I’d maybe pay full price... for now it's a buy on sale.”
  • optimization
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting significant performance issues such as severe micro-stuttering and frame drops, particularly during intense scenes or when using horses. While a few users found the controls intuitive and the game generally well-optimized, many expressed frustration over the lack of quality control and the game's overall playability being compromised by these technical shortcomings. Players are advised to approach the game with caution, especially on platforms like the Steam Deck.

    • “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 implement quality of life improvements.”
    • “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, as if when you are running or riding the horse, it will pull you back a bit.”
  • music
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, featuring an epic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the integration of subtitles for both playable characters and NPCs, particularly highlighting the poetic quality of the Chinese songs.

    • “The music is very good.”
    • “Epic soundtrack.”
    • “The combination of playable character and NPC subtitles, along with the songs and music, would enhance the experience, especially if included in the game's intro.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally perceived to have low replayability, with multiple users noting a lack of real replay value.

    • “I don't think the game has much replayability.”
    • “No real replay value.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively demanding, with a sharp difficulty spike that requires significant time spent farming low-level enemies before facing challenging bosses. This imbalance can lead to frustration, as the grind feels disproportionate to the game's progression.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “I like this game, but for goodness' sake, it goes from like 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.”
    • “I like this game, but for goodness' sake, it goes from like 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.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs that lead to frustrating experiences, such as getting stuck in autosave loops and falling through the environment. Overall, the stability of the game appears to be a major concern for users.

    • “What the hell, this super buggy game - stuck in autosave where I just kept falling through the crack and dying.”
    • “What the hell, this super buggy game - stuck in autosave where I just kept falling through the crack and dying.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently express that the game evokes positive emotions, highlighting its ability to make them feel good.

    • “It actually made me feel good.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

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

    • “Amazing atmosphere.”
    • “Amazing atmosphere.”
    • “Amazing atmosphere.”

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30h Median play time
29h Average play time
24-32h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 6 analyzed playthroughs

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