Koei Tecmo's latest Three Kingdoms title, Three Kingdoms Heroes, blends the familiar franchise charm with a fresh, innovative gameplay experience. This chess and shogi-inspired mobile battler features a diverse roster of Three Kingdoms figures, each with unique abilities and strategic options.
The game's captivating art style and epic storytelling will resonate with existing fans, while its accessible turn-based combat makes it an ideal entry point for newcomers. Players will command historical figures, employing a wide range of tactical maneuvers to outmaneuver opponents.
However, the true highlight is the groundbreaking GARYU AI system. Developed by HEROZ, the creators of the world-champion shogi AI dlshogi, GARYU promises an unprecedented level of adaptive challenge. Its proven track record of outsmarting top shogi grandmasters suggests a truly formidable opponent.
While AI claims often warrant skepticism (recall the Deep Blue controversy), HEROZ's pedigree lends significant credibility to GARYU's potential. The prospect of facing a lifelike, strategically adept AI in a game centered around historical cunning is a compelling draw. Three Kingdoms Heroes launches on January 25th.