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Kessen II

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Real-time strategy in a fictionalized Three Kingdoms conflict

The briefing

About this game

Kessen II is a real-time strategy game set during a heavily fictionalized version of China’s Three Kingdoms period. The story follows Liu Bei’s struggle against Cao Cao and the kingdom of Wei after the invasion of Shu, with themes of revenge, liberation, and peace.

Players can command the armies of either Liu Bei or Cao Cao in their respective scenarios. Compared with its predecessor, the game expands the battlefield with supernatural warfare, including tornadoes, lightning strikes, earthquakes, and meteor showers. Battles can include up to 500 units, and new forces such as elite horsemen and elephant cavalry add further variety.

Game Details

  • Developer: Koei
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release date: September 26, 2001
  • Platform: PlayStation 2
  • Genres: Real-time strategy, Strategy