Sangokushi, another NES title from Japan, is also based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, a popular historical novel in China. It simplifies some aspects of strategy compared to later installments in the series, with the gameplay possibly focusing on simplified troop management, strategic battles, and possibly some diplomatic elements. The specific developer and publisher details are less readily available in English sources. The game's importance lies in being an early NES adaptation of this classic source material, marking the start of the Sangokushi game franchise on the platform.

Sangokushi (Japan)

San Guo Zhong Lie Zhuan (China) (Unl)