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{{Infobox VG |title = Sangokushi Sousouden |image = Vtsousou.jpg |developer = [[Koei]] |publisher = {{vgrelease|JP= Koei}} |designer = |engine = |released = {{vgrelease|JP= December 11, 1998}} |genre = [[Tactical role-playing game]] |modes = [[Single player]] |ratings = Not rated |platforms = [[Microsoft Windows]] (PC), [[mobile phone]] |media = [[CD-ROM]] |requirements = [[Pentium]] 133 MHz, [[Windows 95]] or higher, 500 Mb of hard disc space |input = [[Computer keyboard|Keyboard]], [[Computer mouse|mouse]] }} '''''Sangokushi Sousouden''''' (三國志曹操伝) is the third release in the ''[[Sangokushi Eiketsuden]]'' [[tactical role-playing]] series developed by [[Koei]]. ==Story== The game retells the exploits of the [[Ancient China|ancient Chinese]] warlord [[Cao Cao]]. The events are based upon those depicted in [[Luo Guanzhong]]'s historical dramatic novel ''[[Romance of the Three Kingdoms]]''. The novel, itself, is based upon the historical battles and events of the actual [[Three Kingdoms period]] of ancient China. While Cao Cao is portrayed as a villain in the novel, he is actually the [[protagonist]] of ''Sangokushi Sousouden''. As such, the negative deeds attributed to Cao in the novel are either altered to depict him in a more positive light or simply removed entirely. Three prominent opposing characters in the novel, [[Liu Bei]], [[Zhuge Liang]] and [[Sun Quan]], are Cao Cao's primary opponents in the game. The character portraits in this release are mostly enhanced, palette swapped re-creations of those used in the first ''Sangokushi Eiketsuden'' game. The sole exception is Cao Cao, who has a unique image design. ==Gameplay== The player controls Cao Cao's forces- beginning the game during the [[Yellow Turban Rebellion]]- and loosely following the events of the novel until eventually unifying China. The player commands multiple characters including Cao Cao and several of his most prominent generals during battle. These generals can be permanently killed during certain scenarios, although the player can opt to save them should he/she wish to do so. If the player does this, he/she will not receive the special weaponry and armour left behind by the character after death. Each character belongs to a certain unit class, such as [[cavalry]] or [[infantry]], with varying strengths and weaknesses. Unlike previous installments of the series, it is not possible to change a unit class using special items, although upgrades for each class are available at levels 15 and 30. Characters are differentiated by their [[Attribute (role-playing games)|personal statistics]] such as [[Sport agility|agility]], [[intelligence]], [[morale]], and [[Physical strength|strength]]. Each choice made by the player during gameplay affects a scale which tilts towards either "factual" or "fictional", depending on how the choices made affirm or contradict the events depicted in the novel. Although the "factual" line adheres more closely to the events, and the personality of Cao Cao in the novel than the "fictional" line, it is, nevertheless, highly inaccurate; also, unlike the game's two predecessor titles, there is no historical "bad" ending in ''Sangokushi Sousouden'' and Cao Cao survives the entire game through both story paths. The story will be altered following the [[Battle of Tong Pass]], and depending on the status of the scale, the game will follow the predetermined "factual" or "fictional" storylines, according to Cao Cao's personality. The "factual" arc involves eliminating Liu Bei's [[Shu Han]] and Sun Quan's [[Eastern Wu]], thus uniting China under Cao Cao's rule. The "fictional" arc involves [[Zhuge Liang]] becoming possessed by a great evil who joins up with Zhou Yu to kill Liu Bei. One notable feature of this route is that [[Guan Yu]], [[Oath of the Peach Garden|sworn oath brother]] of Liu Bei and enemy of Cao Cao, will permanently join Cao Cao's army to avenge Liu's death by killing Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang. ==Mods== Chinese Internet communities have produced various [[mod (computer gaming)|software modification]]s for ''Sangokushi Sousouden'', including a mod detailing the story of [[Song Dynasty]] historical figure [[Yue Fei]]. ==See also== *[[Three Kingdoms period]] *[[Sangokushi|''Sangokushi'' series]] *[[Kingdom of Wei]] *[[Cao Cao]] *[[Koei]] ==External links== *[http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/products/products/ee/Rlsousou.htm Official product page] {{ja icon}} {{Romance of the Three Kingdoms series}} [[Category:1998 video games]] [[Category:Romance of the Three Kingdoms (game)]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[Category:Mobile phone games]] [[Category:Koei games]] [[Category:Three Kingdoms video games]] [[ko:삼국지 조조전]] [[ja:三國志曹操伝]] [[zh:三國志曹操傳]]
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