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Genre Perspective Pacing Gameplay Setting |
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
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Critic Reviews
PC-Spiele '92 | 1991 | 8 out of 10 | 80 |
Power Play | Aug, 1991 | 79 out of 100 | 79 |
ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) | Jun, 1991 | 7.8 out of 12 | 65 |
Computer Gaming World (CGW) | Oct, 1990 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
60 |
Joker Verlag präsentiert: Sonderheft | 1993 | 55 out of 100 | 55 |
Computer Gaming World (CGW) | 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)
Robert Morgan (1059) added Bandit Kings of Ancient China (DOS) on Aug 05, 2000
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