Why Total War: Three Kingdoms Reigns Supreme

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  • @Spittfire_666
    @Spittfire_666 Місяць тому +36

    As a huge Dynasty Warriors and RTK fan growing up, this game was honestly the perfect Total War take on the Three Kingdoms period. I only wish they would have given us a timestamp to start at with Shu, Wei, and Wu all at the height of their power.

  • @marjansimunic8558
    @marjansimunic8558 4 місяці тому +23

    2K hours here - I liked soon as I saw the title, definitely agree. Just one thing to add - the spying system is so good, I don't think I'll ever be able to play any total war game seriously in the future anymore if they make me micromange diplomats/concubines/spies on the world map again. It is superior to all previous total war games - and I've been playing since Shogun 1. In the other games I generally ignored this aspect, maybe have one spy just cus you never know, but it's never been fun while here it is fun and you feel like an emperor not a provincial office manager tasked with information gathering.

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  4 місяці тому +3

      Couldn't agree more! I recently got the achievement where you take down a faction leader with your spy, it was awesome! Thanks for watching.

  • @ackyducc5040
    @ackyducc5040 3 місяці тому +115

    I feel like this game is underappreciated just because it's set in China and people only really seem to care about Europe in terms of historical games. Which is pretty annoying because other regions of the world have extremely cool history that deserve to be talked about way more.

    • @mrmeepsyt5917
      @mrmeepsyt5917 2 місяці тому +8

      I thought I wouldn't like this game because it is centered in China, but completely turned into the opposite, the lore/history and detail into refined mechanics make it my fav game, the Modders have also expanded everything. This is my most played total war game, even though I have all warhammers+Shogun+Dynasties and Rome. I think a good Empire total war game would be great too (new one, I tried Empire 2 mod but it crashed).

    • @zombiesingularity
      @zombiesingularity 2 місяці тому +2

      I hope they make a Russian one.

    • @dkmail1
      @dkmail1 Місяць тому

      ​@@zombiesingularityF#ck ruSSia

    • @randomperson4845
      @randomperson4845 Місяць тому +6

      I doubt considering how beloved shogun 2 is

    • @Elephantbaby1
      @Elephantbaby1 Місяць тому +1

      ​@@zombiesingularity Norsca.

  • @phamalam8084
    @phamalam8084 4 місяці тому +31

    Honestly I think it just gets underappreciated since not a lot of people have an interest in chinese history. It's more of a personal taste kind of thing I guess. Shogun 2 is still my personal favorite because of the memories I've made with it however without a doubt I also think three kingdoms is the best historical total war game so far.

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  4 місяці тому +1

      That was me when I first got the game in 2019, now I own The Romance of the Three Kingdoms novels and geek out when I hear about it 😅
      Total War is both fun and educational! Thanks so much for watching.

  • @MisterSquiz
    @MisterSquiz 3 місяці тому +25

    I agree, this is my favourite total war game, mainly because it brought back memories from when I played the Dynasty Warriors games when I was a kid

  • @MrBlackchaos05
    @MrBlackchaos05 2 місяці тому +9

    What I love about total war is real war strategy is actually applicable. I’ve won countless battles even I am outnumbered and outclassed just by following sun tzu’s war strategies 😂

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 місяці тому +3

      Same! I actually really enjoy campaign map play it's like the ultimate game of chess. Thanks for watching.

  • @lemonyboi5844
    @lemonyboi5844 4 місяці тому +11

    I’ve just picked this up and downloaded a mod with it called 190 expanded that adds new factions and cultures with it as well as expanding the campaign map to have the entirety of Korea and more provinces out west!

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  4 місяці тому +1

      Awesome! It's a great game. I highly recommend just playing the base game with the mod Make them Unique for extra general artwork. 190 expanded is great but it can be unpredictable and detracts from the natural progression of factions in many cases. It's personal preference, but the base game is perfect for a first playthrough. Thanks so much for watching!

    • @ssss8162
      @ssss8162 Місяць тому +1

      You have to try TROM mod. It is the best TW3K mod

  • @PuthySlayer69420
    @PuthySlayer69420 2 дні тому +1

    years later and I still actively play it. Im a huge fan of three kingdoms in general and this game is just perfection. sometimes I do full diplomancy and its so fun.

  • @jl23jackliu
    @jl23jackliu 3 дні тому +2

    This is the best game, I’m into three kingdom lore since 3rd grade so once this game came out I ditch school and play all day long, right now i have 8000 hrs on this game lol

  • @trevrockrock16
    @trevrockrock16 Місяць тому +4

    "Although we were born on different days,
    we hope to die in the same hour of the same day of the same year.
    On our very souls, we pledge that this will be true."

    • @MarceloSilva-oq8mk
      @MarceloSilva-oq8mk Місяць тому

      Goal of life is to meet the right person to do the Oath of the peach garden

    • @trevrockrock16
      @trevrockrock16 Місяць тому

      @@MarceloSilva-oq8mk That was a Destiny of an Emperor reference.

    • @kuekweijie1144
      @kuekweijie1144 28 днів тому

      @@trevrockrock16 bro stop trolling that was the direct translation from the romance of 3 kingdoms

    • @trevrockrock16
      @trevrockrock16 28 днів тому

      @@kuekweijie1144 Destiny of an Emperor for the NES was released in 1989. So where did that quote come from, you tell me...

  • @TheWastelander86
    @TheWastelander86 2 місяці тому +4

    The kingdom, long united, must divide! The kingdom, long divided, must unite!

  • @xetangbangcaukhi
    @xetangbangcaukhi 2 місяці тому +4

    combine with mods like TROM, TUP and WU and it's the best strategy game ever made for me. I'm obsessed with this game even when I don't really like strategy game in general.

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 місяці тому

      It's a great game even you aren't a total war or strategy fan. Probably the most accessible Total War for beginners too.

  • @lateralus6512
    @lateralus6512 Місяць тому +2

    I didn’t like it at first, after playing many hours of Rome 2 and Attila. But after a while it eventually clicked for me and I went on to play 2500 hours. 3K is by far my most played game. 2nd is Attila with about 1200 hours.

  • @kingsuperbus
    @kingsuperbus 3 місяці тому +11

    I finally booted it up again. Wow, why did I ever stop playing? Its simply perfect

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  3 місяці тому

      Excellent! Legendary difficulty I hope. Thanks for watching.

    • @ssss8162
      @ssss8162 Місяць тому

      Try TROM, it will blow you away

  • @Banzaiiii2223456
    @Banzaiiii2223456 Місяць тому +3

    Total War Three Kingdoms would be a good basis for a hypothetical Shogun 3.
    Don't get me wrong I love Shogun 2 but the only problem with the Sengoku campaign is the lack of named characters from the period aside from notable daimyo. If you played Nobunagas ambition, there will be plenty of characters that could fit in as legendary characters like Hideyoshi and the Oda generals such as Katsuie Shibata. I admit if they make this, the Oda clan would be pretty OP aside from their Ashigaru spam. Lol

  • @prisonmike6210
    @prisonmike6210 3 місяці тому +4

    So good but it makes me hurt with not much unique variety of units to each faction I had to get a mod for that so fast. Then the final nail in the coffin was when CA just abandoned it with so many fixable issues left unfixed. It seems they have a bad rep of just giving up on there best games before it's a complete masterpiece.

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  3 місяці тому +1

      The variety comes in the end game when you capture units but I understand it's hard if you've been playing Warhammer. Thanks for watching!

    • @James-hm4mk
      @James-hm4mk Місяць тому +1

      Unit variety in Warhammer is visual, not actual. You've just got everything reskined doing about the same thing between races

  • @LDHulll
    @LDHulll Місяць тому +1

    I love the mechanics of Three kingdoms. I hope they will go back to the warring States in Shogun and use similar mechanics that Three kingdoms brought.
    Rome 2 is still one of my favorites and I think the reason I like Three kingdoms so much is that it took all the mechanics Rome 2 had and just built upon it.
    Plus in Three kingdoms it was really nice to see your general do something like dueling rather than throwing them behind your lines and trying to micromanage them to keep them alive.

  • @AxelDaleTattoo
    @AxelDaleTattoo 5 місяців тому +9

    Definitely the best or one of the best Total War games!

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching!

  • @Vinstinctify1
    @Vinstinctify1 4 дні тому +1

    I'm finally considering this game since i grew up playing dynasty warriors and actually discovered kessen 2 before i ever played rome total war.
    Played kessen 2 to death, so maybe it's time

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  4 дні тому

      I'm not even in to all of that and I love this game; so you will probably love it even more!

  • @BloodyMathios
    @BloodyMathios 3 дні тому +1

    By far the best historic Total War game 💪 no other even comes close.

  • @dommelow2676
    @dommelow2676 Місяць тому +1

    You're absolutely spot on.

  • @mdaen2857
    @mdaen2857 2 місяці тому +2

    I like that you use juggernaut, never seen someone use that unit lol.

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 місяці тому

      It's the most overpowered unit in the game if you use it right.
      Thanks so much for watching.

    • @Eskeletor_210
      @Eskeletor_210 Місяць тому +1

      Cheese Strat with Lu Zhi is to use his unbreakable shield unit and set them in a shield wall protecting the jugg crew but just enough to not get friendly “fired”

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  Місяць тому

      @@Eskeletor_210 Great strat!

  • @mw3586
    @mw3586 15 днів тому

    Totaly agree its the best total war game, id love to see a medieval or empire game with the mechanics we see in this game

  • @JJdubs717
    @JJdubs717 12 годин тому

    The only problem with three kingdoms (at least for me) is that it can be a bit overwhelming for beginners. The map has a megaton of provinces and its very different from a lot of other total wars with the character system, and on top of that having so many characters to choose from, each with its own playstyle (which is a good thing for more experienced players, but for new ones it can be a bit overwhelming). I personally feel like if you want to learn the basics of total war without feeling overwhelmed, Shogun 2 is perfect. It has a decently sized map but there are way less provinces to worry about and there is a fair amount of factions to choose from, each one having enough differences that it allows new players to experiment with different playstyles without feeling like there are too many choices. Once they get familiar with the basics of a total war game, they can comfortably learn Three Kingdoms maybe by starting out with records mode which will feel more familiar before moving on to the romance version. I have been loving this game and its uniqueness from other total wars, but when I first started playing total war I felt better learning the game in Shogun 2.

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  7 годин тому

      They recommend certain campaigns for beginners. Cao Cao's campaign is confusing if you're starting out true but Lui Bei and Sun Jian are both pretty straight-forward IMO.

  • @turian1moose
    @turian1moose 3 місяці тому +1

    Three kingdoms is the one I jump into once I need a change from Warhammer 3.
    Used to love shogun 2, but it needs more game diversity to keep campaigns unique

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  3 місяці тому

      Three Kingdoms is also pretty easy to play and jump in to, I've been jumping in and out of it for years! Thanks for watching.

  • @magnaig
    @magnaig 4 місяці тому +4

    I completely agree. I only had one problem with the game. No unit variety between factions. Other than that it's an excellent game. I was bummed when they cancelled it. Looking forward to a new iteration of the game. I also hoped that Medieval 3 will use this engine. Because of medieval european setting the game will have a good variety of units and factions, then it would be a perfect game.

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  4 місяці тому +1

      Sure I totally get that especially with the han factions. An interesting concept is playing as the Yellow Turbans because you can essentially get every unit by capturing both Han and Nanman units. Can't wait for a new total war game, I really hope they base something on this kind of engine also. Thanks so much for watching!

    • @marjansimunic8558
      @marjansimunic8558 4 місяці тому

      There's plenty of choice/difference between Han factions themselves - starting with characters/dinasty choices with unique units but mostly each have their own mechanic that affects their gameplay a lot (Yuan Shao if you want to play with vassals, Ma Teng if you like cavalries, Tao Qian if you want to build tall with commerce, Lu bu if you want to just steamroll through everything without bothering about city management, and everything else in between). Aside from that - you have Bandits (requires different playstyle approach though still Han if you want to go down that route) and Yellow Turbans with entirely different buildings, research tree, generals and units from Han factions. And if you get DLC Nanman, then you've basically added/bought a completely new game - just using the same old familiar map, but otherwise Unique down so you can just play your own game with Han in the N&E just a nuisance but can be ignored to the greater extent. Give it a try again - there's more then meets the eye, details matter.

    • @ssss8162
      @ssss8162 Місяць тому

      The TROM mod has solved the issue of unit variety for TW3K forever. It will blow you away. Give it a try.

    • @ssss8162
      @ssss8162 Місяць тому +1

      @@gamewiseYT Have u tried playing the TROM mod? Its unit overhaul has fixed the unit variety issue for good.

  • @LordSesshaku
    @LordSesshaku 2 дні тому +1

    Counter argument: Is not an historical title, and it's rpg romance fantasy tale.
    Total War was about simulating ancient and medieval warfare. This was not the promise that was given of the early 00s. I mean look at your video, it's basically a continuation of "it reminds me of this fighting game", "it reminds me of this rpg game", it reminds you of this, it reminds you of that, let me tell what it doesn't remind ME: the original aesthetic, philosphy and style of TOTAL WAR.

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 дні тому

      I agree. It's a sandbox video game, not a war simulation. There are different series for people who are interested in accuracy and/or linear paths through the campaign. Total War has never offered something along those lines, least of all Three Kingdoms - which is based on a novel, not historical records.
      Interesting thoughts. Thanks for watching.

  • @bdvisuals_
    @bdvisuals_ 17 днів тому

    Im sad they stop adding more stuff to it. It looks like the map can certainly be expanded

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  15 днів тому

      Same. They should of supported it for at least another year.

  • @aelopez6903
    @aelopez6903 18 днів тому

    I agree I still play it love Three Kingdoms

  • @brockgadron6435
    @brockgadron6435 2 місяці тому +2

    Absolutely agree 👌

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 місяці тому

      I'm glad! Thanks for watching.

  • @omni42
    @omni42 13 днів тому +1

    I just can't play any of the others anymore. I love the time period, but its really the combination of characters, rpg elements, a strong diplomacy system, and the equipment and relationships that make it feel like a real setting. I've kept trying with Pharoah and Warhammer, but they just seem arbitrary and uninteresting. I hope they drop that style and work on using the 3 k system for new titles.

  • @erlantzml7135
    @erlantzml7135 Місяць тому +2

    i am agree, but with records mode

  • @kahseng111
    @kahseng111 28 днів тому +1

    Should i buy Total War: Three Kingdoms now have sale on Steam, feel like 2 may coming soon >

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  26 днів тому +1

      I don't think 2 is coming out any time soon.
      Thanks for watching! :-)

    • @firk407
      @firk407 24 дні тому

      @@gamewiseYT Which one should I get, 3Kingdoms or Pharao? I love ancient europe, but was I fan of dynasty warriors as well.

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  24 дні тому

      @@firk407 It depends on you. 3K is better in my personal opinion.

  • @phunkyzilla
    @phunkyzilla 4 місяці тому +2

    I think the game is good but the balancing and pacing can be bad at some points.

    • @marjansimunic8558
      @marjansimunic8558 4 місяці тому +1

      They never got the balancing quite right, there's obvious units you will always choose against others so all that roster kind of looses it's charm. There's some exceptions based on the lord you play as, but mostly especially in multiplayer, you know what each side will bring and why. It's something that can be updated, but they stoped with updates - however there's some good mods out there that fix this problem and give the game a whole new room to breathe (GROM for instance)

    • @phunkyzilla
      @phunkyzilla 4 місяці тому

      @@marjansimunic8558 exactly my feelings friend. I think the best total war for balancing is medieval 2.

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  4 місяці тому +1

      True also the game is quite exploitable so Legendary difficulty isn't that much of a challenge. They have atleast added the option to delay the Kingdom progression so you can stretch out the campaign a lot longer if you want to.

    • @ssss8162
      @ssss8162 Місяць тому

      @@phunkyzilla You guys really should give TROM a try. It might just change your mind.

  • @baldeagle1171
    @baldeagle1171 Місяць тому +1

    This is the best total war followed by shogun 2. I loke warhammer too. But this ones diplomacy game and such is off the chain

  • @AngryBLKGam3r
    @AngryBLKGam3r 2 місяці тому +3

    playing dynasty warriors since i was a kid is what got me to play Three Kingdoms..

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 місяці тому +2

      Shout-out to the 90's kids. Dynasty Warriors 1 was the FIRST game I ever saw on PS1, then it was Abe's Odyessy. What an epic era for gaming.
      - Regulator

  • @-kingofsaiyannappa-9057
    @-kingofsaiyannappa-9057 2 місяці тому +1

    3:16 Karl Franz's voice 😁😁😁😁😁

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 місяці тому

      Ah good spot! It's the same Voice actor?
      Thanks for watching!

  • @cadetlibrary9574
    @cadetlibrary9574 4 місяці тому +9

    NO SHOGUN 2 IS SHOGUN 2 GUD TO BE TRUE

  • @Steven-zp4hf
    @Steven-zp4hf 2 місяці тому +1

    Yes, this is the best total war, i hope Ca will make 3k2

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 місяці тому +1

      They could also release another expansion or two, maybe a minor graphics update and it would be timeless. Thanks for watching!

  • @alewalei_219
    @alewalei_219 2 місяці тому +3

    BEST TOTAL WAR GAME EVER! EMPIRE IS 2ND

  • @BigCheeseEvie
    @BigCheeseEvie 2 місяці тому +2

    I thought three kingdoms was a very popular setting, apparently not. At least not in the west

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 місяці тому

      It's certainly not, I had never heard of the Three Kingdoms period before picking up this game. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.

    • @BigCheeseEvie
      @BigCheeseEvie 2 місяці тому +1

      @gamewiseYT of course. I've been dying to play something set in historical Asia and I can't decide between this and Nioh 2, and I only have enough for one 😭

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 місяці тому

      @@BigCheeseEvie Both completely different genres but I would go with Three Kingdoms all day. Just remember you probably want the main expansions too. Might be worth looking for a discount like CDKeys or something and get all of the DLC. Good luck!

    • @SiminaInest
      @SiminaInest Місяць тому +1

      It's indeed a very popular setting in Asia. (Or just Sinosphere.) I've watched 1994 drama as a kid and have a to read the novel ( not the whole thing just a selected portion) in the literature class at my country.

  • @purplewabbit7848
    @purplewabbit7848 2 місяці тому +1

    nice review, im getting bored of dynasties and this review might have just sold me on 3k

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 місяці тому

      Great! I don't think you would regret it. It's just a better game that Pharaoh in pretty much every aspect IMO.

    • @purplewabbit7848
      @purplewabbit7848 2 місяці тому

      @@gamewiseYT kudos. pizza and prosperity your way

  • @ambitiousram
    @ambitiousram 2 місяці тому

    Do you find yourself playing records or romance mode more? I've heard that records, especially unmodded, is really unfinished in this game so caps out the total hours you can sink into it, what would you say to that?

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  2 місяці тому +1

      I prefer Records but it does remove some features from the game. I haven't noticed any issues in terms of pacing. Go with what you prefer.
      I like records because it means you don't really need to have much cavalry and you can field more ground units.

  • @subzer0nl939
    @subzer0nl939 22 дні тому +1

    I recently went on a Total War spree, installing titles I hadnt played for a long time. Played through Empire, Rome 2, Attila and started 3K just this week. At the moment the game mainly reigns supreme in the sheer number of crashes... Its absolutely insane, maddening and sad

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  22 дні тому

      No total war game should ever be crashing if it's a legit copy.

    • @subzer0nl939
      @subzer0nl939 21 день тому

      @@gamewiseYT Only legit copies here. Did an internet search, many more have experienced game crashes. Some even state it doesnt even get past the sega logo (startup screen)

  • @dsyncwashere8077
    @dsyncwashere8077 2 місяці тому +4

    Rage bait

  • @parthshah-w2e
    @parthshah-w2e 16 днів тому

    Whybis 3 kingdoms crashing in end turns

  • @ericharden6832
    @ericharden6832 17 днів тому

    I have over 2800 hours on this game. Easily the best Total War game.

  • @vadim_shashin
    @vadim_shashin Місяць тому

    Chinese setting is the only thing that keeps me away rn.
    Because you know, all these names are quite tough to pronounce and remember compared to European.
    But based on all the reviews, 3K has the best political system and very spectacular battles

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  Місяць тому +1

      You get used to it after a few hours, they do a great job making it understandable.
      Thanks for watching!

    • @vadim_shashin
      @vadim_shashin Місяць тому +1

      Bought it a few hours later btw 😂
      So far feels nice (and I used to dislike any strategies)

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  Місяць тому

      @@vadim_shashin Nice! I like Lui Bei's campaign as a beginner. Good luck!

  • @mw3586
    @mw3586 15 днів тому

    If you dont play it with chinese language audio options, are you realy even playing at all? 😂

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  15 днів тому

      I don't like the audio I find the narrator annoying. :-)
      - Regulator

  • @roycarmona833
    @roycarmona833 Місяць тому +1

    Fiinee.....! ill get the game haha :D

  • @Mysteryboy0007
    @Mysteryboy0007 28 днів тому

    Such a biased review lol. The map in three kingdoms look boring as hell and all the same everywhere. Only thing good about the game was the battle looked good way better then shogun2 or wh3.

  • @Zdravdrat
    @Zdravdrat 15 днів тому

    Ive been playing total war games since shogun 1, so 25 years ... Total War thee Kingdoms, even with bar set extremely low, is for me the worst total war game ever made.

    • @gamewiseYT
      @gamewiseYT  13 днів тому

      The worst for me is Pharaoh or Thrones of Britannia, although they had good sieges.