Bandit Kings of Ancient China

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Description

In the 12th century, the Emperor Hui Zhong is faced with an internal rebellion led by Imperial Minister Gao Qiu. The Song Dynasty comes to an end, and Gao Qiu became the new ruler. You take the role of an exiled ruler, and you must build your stats up to be able to challenge- and destroy- Gao Qiu and restore Hui Zhong to the throne.

The game is a military strategy game, like most of Koei's games, but instead of conquering a country, the goal is to depose the despotic ruler of China. You start out lowly, and have to work your way up by conquering smaller prefectures, forming alliances, and fighting small battles. You have to earn the right to attack Gao Qiu's home prefecture, though- he is off limits until you are powerful.

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Alternate Titles

• "水滸伝 天命の誓い" -- Japanese spelling
• "Suikoden: Tenmei no Chikai" -- Japanese title

Part of the Following Groups

• Genre: Grand strategy
• Inspiration: Book - Shuihuzhuan / Water Margin
• KOEI Historical Simulation series
• Setting: Chinese
• Setting: Chinese Song Dynasty

User Reviews

What do you mean 27 years? There's a time limit? Aaaaaahhhhh....	DOS	Indra was here (20902)
Top 5 all-time games	DOS	Adam Tarr (3)
Praise for Bandit Kings of Ancient China...The Game	DOS	Dhanawutt Hanwuttisut (3)

Critic Reviews

Amiga Action	Amiga	Apr, 1991	85 out of 100	85
Raze	Amiga	Jun, 1991	85 out of 100	85
PC-Spiele '92	DOS	1991	8 out of 10	80
Game Freaks 365	NES	2005	7.8 out of 10	78
Amiga Joker	Amiga	Jul, 1991	70 out of 100	70
Nintendo Power Magazine	NES	Mar, 1991	3.4 out of 5	68
ASM (Aktueller Software Markt)	DOS	Jun, 1991	7.8 out of 12	65
ASM (Aktueller Software Markt)	Amiga	Jun, 1991	7.8 out of 12	65
Computer Gaming World (CGW)	DOS	Oct, 1990		60
Computer Gaming World (CGW)	DOS	Nov, 1989	Unscored	Unscored

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Inspiration

The game is based on the book Shui Hu Zhuan, a novel based on actual 12th century Chinese political conflicts.

Awards

• Computer Gaming World
  • November 1996 (15th anniversary issue) – #12 Most Memorable Game Villain (Gao Qui)