Introduction
Long ago, three fearless warriors battled for ultimate control over all of China. These stalwart souls waged war across the vast expanse of the land, cutting down any and all that stood in their way. They were revered as mighty heroes and feared by millions.
It is the 2nd century AD.
The Story
The Roman Empire, at its peak, has extended its reach throughout most of Europe and to Western Asia. In Japan, the Yayoi period is drawing to a close, and North America is a territory that will lay undiscovered for the next 1200 years or so.
In China, it is only a matter of time before widespread corruption ends 400 years of rule by the Han Dynasty. The Yellow Turban Rebellion begins a chain of events that allows the despotic warlords He Jin and Dong Zhuo to take control of the dynasty. Their rule is short-lived, as no one warlord is powerful enough to keep China united. China becomes a war-torn country riddled with small warlords vying against each other for land.
The first man to rise above the rest in this period of civil war is Cao Cao of the Wei kingdom. By riding the winds of change, he manages to gain control of over two-thirds of China.
The next warlord to make a name for himself is Sun Qian of the Wu kingdom. To protect his southern territories, he creates the most powerful naval force China has ever seen. The final character to make his mark is Liu Bei of the Shu kingdom. He uses his exceptional personal skills to recruit the most fearless and feared warriors in all of China.
The story of Romance of the Three Kingdoms is an epic saga that revolves around the battles, plots and lives of these three famous men.
To The Battlefield!
Starting a Game and Game Options
Starting a Game
Game Set-Up
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Before turning the power on, please insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1.
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Please ensure that there is at least 288KB of free space on the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) before starting the game.
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Any previous saved data will be automatically loaded as the game starts.
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It is advised that you do not insert or remove a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2), or accessories once the power has been switched on.
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This game only supports MEMORY CARD slot 1.
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Note: pressing the START and SELECT buttons together will activate the hidden reset instantaneously and quit the game back to the main menu.
Select Game Mode
Select a game mode from the menu on the title screen.
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Select one warrior from the Wei, Wu or Shu forces to battle through the various game stages.
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NEW GAME: Start a new game.
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CONTINUE: Continue a saved game.
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Play in one of the stages previously completed in MUSOU MODE.
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2 stages are available the first time you play.
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Set the game options (pg. 6).