Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun

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Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun is a single player role playing game with a historical theme. It was developed by ZUIJIANGYUE Game and was released on January 17, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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 262 reviews

story30 positive mentions

optimization6 negative mentions

The combat system is engaging and fun, especially with the addition of horseback combat.
The game features a captivating story set in the Three Kingdoms era, appealing to fans of the genre.
The graphics and artistic direction are well-received, with detailed environments and character designs.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and occasional crashes.
Many parts of the game, including tutorials and NPC dialogues, are poorly translated or left in Chinese, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to fully enjoy the experience.
The game feels unfinished, with a lack of side quests and an abrupt ending that leaves the story unresolved.

story
108 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
69%
3%
The story is primarily linear and lacks side quests, focusing on the journey of Zhao Yun, which some players found engaging despite its abrupt ending and unfinished feel due to the studio's rumored disbandment. While the English translation is mostly complete, minor untranslated sections exist, and the narrative is described as captivating with well-developed characters, though some players noted lengthy dialogues and fetch quests that detracted from the experience. Overall, the storytelling is appreciated for its historical context and character depth, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre, despite some translation and pacing issues.
- “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.”
gameplay
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
71%
7%
The gameplay is a blend of Dynasty Warriors and Titan Quest, offering a fun and engaging experience with a variety of weapon types that feel balanced and useful. While players have noted some bugs and performance issues, particularly with horse mechanics, the overall gameplay is described as smooth and enjoyable, featuring friendly dodge and block mechanics along with challenging bosses. The game is accessible for those with lower-end PCs and has received praise for its captivating storyline and improvements over its predecessor.
- “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.”
- “Each weapon type feels that it has a use in the gameplay mechanics without any one type overshadowing the rest.”
- “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
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
45%
8%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many praising the detailed and beautiful town designs and the overall art style. While some users noted that the graphics may resemble those of mobile games and pointed out minor performance issues, others appreciated the refined visuals that complement the game's world and story. Overall, the graphics are considered decent, enhancing the gameplay experience despite some critiques regarding the user interface design.
- “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.”
- “Great story, nice graphics, likeable hero, and believable characters.”
- “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
14%
59%
27%
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 when using horses or encountering large armies. 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 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 when you are running or riding the horse, it will pull you back a bit.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring an epic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the potential for full subtitles that could accompany both playable characters and NPCs, highlighting the poetic nature of the Chinese songs.
- “The music is very good.”
- “Epic soundtrack.”
- “Full subtitles with both playable characters and NPCs, maybe even in the intro of the game if that is possible, with the songs and music too.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is generally perceived to have low replayability, with multiple users noting a lack of real incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
- “I don't think the game has much replayability.”
- “No real replay value.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
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 make the grinding feel excessive and time-consuming.
- “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.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.
- “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
100%
Users consistently express that the game evokes positive emotions, highlighting its ability to make them feel good.
- “It actually made me feel good.”

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Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun is a role playing game with historical theme.

Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun is available on PC, Windows, Cloud and NVIDIA GeForce NOW.

On average players spend around 29 hours playing Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun.

Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun was released on January 17, 2024.

Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun was developed by ZUIJIANGYUE Game.

Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Three Kingdoms Zhao Yun is a single player game.

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