Play Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi 2 (Japan) Online

Game Overview

Ever played one of those old-school strategy games that feels like homework? Yokoyama Mitsuteru Sangokushi 2 isn't that. It's got all the drama of China's Three Kingdoms era, but with way more personality—probably because it's based on a manga. You'll recognize Liu Bei and Cao Cao right away, but here they're these chunky, expressive sprites arguing over battle plans instead of stiff historical portraits.

The combat's simple at first—kind of like rock-paper-scissors with spears and cavalry—but then you realize positioning and terrain actually matter. Mess up, and Guan Yu might give you this disappointed look while your entire flank collapses. The sequel cleaned up some of the first game's clunkiness, so moving troops feels smoother, and those tense negotiations with rival warlords? Way more satisfying when they don’t backstab you immediately.

It’s still very much an SNES game—pixelated siege engines, tinny battle fanfares—but that’s part of the charm. If you’ve ever wanted to rewrite history with a 16-bit soundtrack, this is your chance.