Three Kingdoms: Epic War

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"Three Kingdoms: Epic War" is a massively multiplayer role-playing game set in the Three Kingdoms period. Experience epic combat and an intriguing story as you engage in great gameplay with excellent visuals. Despite some grinding and bugs, the game offers a unique and immersive experience for players.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,842 reviews

graphics94 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the Three Kingdoms storyline, with well-designed graphics and characters.
Gameplay is engaging and strategic, allowing for various options that can change the outcome of battles.
The game provides a lot of content and activities, making it enjoyable for players who like to explore and progress.

The game suffers from significant lag issues and often requires a stable WiFi connection, making it difficult to play on mobile data.
There are numerous paywalls, with some of the best units only obtainable through in-game purchases, leading to a pay-to-win environment.
Many players report bugs and issues with customer support, including problems with account recovery and unresponsive service.

graphics
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
8%
3%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and quality, with many users highlighting the well-designed characters and vibrant art style. While some reviews mention that the graphics are decent but not groundbreaking, the majority appreciate the visual appeal and smooth performance, especially for a mobile game. The combination of impressive graphics and engaging gameplay contributes to a positive gaming experience, making it a standout title in its genre.
- “And this game keeps to the story and has amazing graphics; the content keeps coming, very strategic. The world map really is a major upgrade compared to other open worlds I have played.”
- “Beautiful graphics, great story, easy interface... solid game.”
- “Great game with nice graphics and character.”
- “The graphics and the art are decent, but nothing spectacular or out of the ordinary.”
- “Do not try this game until they fix their horrible spelling and artwork stealing.”
- “Decent graphics and storyline.”
story
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
45%
4%
The game's story, primarily based on the Three Kingdoms narrative, is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its depth and connection to beloved characters. However, some users criticize the dialogue presentation, noting issues with text being cut off and a lack of clarity in translations. Overall, while the story is engaging and visually appealing, technical issues and pacing concerns detract from the experience for some players.
- “The story alone is excellent, giving a new profound look into the background of some of the beloved characters from my childhood.”
- “Great game very good story progression, not a pay to win game.”
- “Great game, solid story but the strategy style battles are awesome.”
- “The story itself looks like it was made up on a coffee break.”
- “Combat is boring; characters require too much resource for upgrading, and the story feels like a chore every time I log in.”
- “I have noticed that text doesn't appear on the story announcement and is just cut off; I've tried scrolling to see if that leads to further text, but it didn't.”
gameplay
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
23%
6%
Overall, the gameplay is well-received, characterized by its strategic depth and engaging mechanics that keep players hooked. While some users note that certain heroes are difficult to obtain without spending money, the variety of gameplay styles and enjoyable combat mechanics contribute to a fun experience. The graphics and interface are also praised, although a few players mention minor bugs and a desire for more balance in gameplay elements.
- “The gameplay is simple to use, yet very strategic, with various options that can completely change a fight from a horrible loss to an overpowering win.”
- “I have really enjoyed the game so far, and I enjoy the military tactics battle type gameplay.”
- “Well put together game with great strategic gameplay.”
- “The rewards don't fit the input of gameplay.”
- “I think the gameplay loop is fine, but my problem is that lots of heroes are intentionally super rare and you can't get them without buying them or getting them via an event. Servers have mega guilds that own each city that comes up for grabs, and speaking of sieges, it's always the same cities with no balance in regards to how many a guild can own.”
- “Gameplay is too boring.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
91%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as freezing and issues with event rewards. Conversely, others report a smooth experience without technical problems, particularly on certain devices. Overall, the game appears to have stability issues that need addressing, especially after updates.
- “Great game! 10/10, no technical issues yet. Playing on a Huawei phone, it runs great.”
- “The game is incredibly stable; I've had no crashes or bugs during my sessions.”
- “I've been playing for hours without any lag or performance drops, which is impressive.”
- “Great game in many ways, really buggy and I can't receive rewards for weekly events.”
- “Updated 7/6/19: making it to the top 20 in these games is hard enough when you don't spend lots of money, but it is impossible when the game is this buggy and takes days of rewards away.”
- “They don't test their build, keep releasing buggy versions.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" and criticizing its reliance on in-app purchases and misleading advertisements. While some players appreciate that the game is as advertised, the overall sentiment suggests dissatisfaction with the monetization practices and the presence of inappropriate ads.
- “There are in-app purchases, but I haven't needed to make any yet and have no intention of doing so.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players into spending money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without impacting gameplay.”
- “Definitely a cash grab.”
- “Don't install, this is just another broken cash grab game with no customer service.”
- “Typical three kingdoms cash grab game.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find the advancement through the main quest line straightforward and enjoyable, others criticize it as tedious and heavily reliant on spending real money. The imbalance between paying and non-paying players exacerbates frustrations, as those who invest more can dominate the game, making it feel like a chore rather than a rewarding experience. Overall, the grinding can be fun but often leads to a sense of futility and frustration for many players.
- “Advancement is simple enough and not tedious with the main quest line; however, I do wish all the text was available in English. Sometimes I don't know what these cards do!”
- “The guy on our server who has spent the most is unbeatable; they can teleport to your location and just start farming honor off other players. He has the highest power on the server, and since all fights are highly dependent on who has the highest power, he always wins. Since he resets after each fight unless you lose, he's pretty much unstoppable. You can't gang up on people to bring down those bigger than you; it's always 1v1.”
- “First several hours of the game will suck you in and leave you at a wall of nonsense farming or spending real money.”
- “Literally just a waste of time. There is zero balancing in this game; I can't even get enough resources to build my city with higher levels just sitting right outside my city farming me until I have nothing left. Not to mention, you can't compete against spenders. The heroes they get regularly are the ones we non-spending players spend months getting, and by then they have theirs maxed and already got all the 5-star heroes maxed.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development is praised for its appealing design and strong visual presentation, with many appreciating the unique character redesigns that differentiate them from previous iterations. While the story is considered satisfactory, it draws inspiration from the source material, contributing to an overall positive reception.
- “The character design is beautifully done, and the story is engaging.”
- “The graphics are impressive, with well-crafted character designs and an inspiring story mode that draws from the novel.”
- “I love the redesigned characters; they are a refreshing change from Koei's typical character design.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its integration into the quest text and overall gameplay, enhancing the experience within the Three Kingdoms franchise. The combination of beautiful graphics and a refreshing combat system further complements the lighthearted tone.
- “Brings a nice humor to the Three Kingdoms franchise with beautiful graphics and a refreshing combat system.”
- “Pretty fun, and I like the humor that they've woven into the quest text.”
- “Funny”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players highlight the game's extensive elements and possibilities, contributing to its significant replayability.
- “Many elements, awesome possibilities, massive replayability!”
- “The game offers countless choices that make each playthrough feel unique and fresh.”
- “With multiple endings and varied character paths, I find myself coming back for more every time!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly and providing an enjoyable experience for players.
- “The game runs smoothly and is a lot of fun, thanks to its excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it enhances the overall experience.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay.”