Play Sangokushi II (Japan) Online
Pick a warlord or make your own, then try not to get crushed as you scheme, betray, and barely hold your empire together—those pixelated battles still feel tense decades later.

Ever wanted to rewrite history as a warlord in ancient China? Sangokushi II lets you dive into the chaos after the Han Dynasty crumbles—pick a historical figure like Cao Cao or Liu Bei, or go wild and create your own ruler from scratch. The first time I played, I spent way too long tweaking my custom leader’s stats, only to get steamrolled by a rival faction within a year. Lesson learned: diplomacy matters just as much as brute force here.
You’ll juggle troop movements, alliances (and betrayals), and managing your cities—it’s got that classic Koei mix of turn-based strategy and roleplaying. The pixel art holds up surprisingly well, especially the little battle animations when armies clash. Just don’t expect hand-holding; this one makes you figure things out through trial and error (and maybe a few restarts).
If you’re into deep, slow-burn strategy with a historical twist, this is still one of the better ways to conquer virtual China.

Download Sangokushi II (Japan) ROM
You can download this ROM to play Sangokushi II (Japan) offline using an Sega Genesis (Mega Drive) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.