Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Eiketsuden

Sangokushi Eiketsuden (Romance of the Three Kingdoms: Legend of the Heroes) is a strategy RPG where players control Liu Bei and his sworn brothers Guan Yu and Zhang Fei through key battles from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Gameplay centers on turn-based tactical battles on detailed maps with terrain effects, unit classes (infantry, cavalry, archers, and special units like musicians or beast masters), and strategy commands. Characters level up, promote classes, equip weapons/armor, and use tactics that interact with weather and terrain. The story follows Liu Bei's journey from the anti-Dong Zhuo coalition through major campaigns, allowing some historical divergence based on player performance. It stands out for its deep SRPG combat blending Koei's historical simulation with Fire Emblem-style tactics, memorable character portraits, and focus on hero-led armies rather than grand empire management.