P.T.O.: Pacific Theater of Operations II
P.T.O.: Pacific Theater of Operations II is a Turn-based, Tactical, Strategy, Adventure, Single-player, and Multiplayer video game developed by Koei. It is the sequel to the Pacific Theater of Operations, where the player finds himself in a commander’s role. The player has to take control of the naval forces and attempts to outsmart the rivals before they do.
A strategy is the main element to gain victories, but for a proper strategy, the player must have the skills to manage everything. The game has offered many naval forces with new technologies, but they will become available as the player makes progress. Every naval force has a varied specialty, but the common factors are radar, aiming devices, weapons, flamethrowers, and missile weapons.
The game has many levels, and every level is more complexed than the last one. The final level of the game is highly difficult, and a smart player can complete it, but not at once. Pacific Theater of Operations II has core features such as Two Nations, Multiple Levels, Weapons, Difficult Final Mission, and Turn-based Adventure.
#1 Romance of the Three Kingdoms X
Romance of the Three Kingdoms X is an Adventure, Tactical, Strategy, Single-player, and multiplayer video game developed by Koei. It is the tenth main installment in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, where the player has to follow the same gameplay as the previous ones. Throughout the game, the player serves as a ruler where the main target is to re-unite the China state.
The game has several ranks where the player can improve his ranks by claiming victories. The game has many units where the possibilities are limitless, and the player can alter the strategies to ensure triumph. This entry has come with seven different scenarios, such as battle history mode, trial mode, expert mode, and many others.
In the battle history mode, the player has many historical events where the outcome depends on the altered strategies during the game. In the trial mode, the player has to gain as many points as possible in a battle and unlock the advanced equipment and enhance the army’s skills.
#2 Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon is an Adventure, RPG, and Single-player video game develop by Nintendo. Throughout the game, the player follows the story of a prince named Marth who finds himself on a quest to reclaim his throne. The game takes the player to the Archanea continent, where an evil sorcerer Gharnef and his dark master Medeus are waiting for the prince.
The player can access his and enemy location from the map at the bottom of the screen. The game has multiple chapters, and each chapter offers a large-scale battle that advances the story. As the player progresses, the player can recruit new units and unlock upgrades.
Before every battle, the players must prepare themselves, such as change the assigned weapons, forge new weapons, and manage the inventory to ensure victories. All the battles take place on a grid-based battlefield where the player and enemies have to clear the rival groups and capture important points. Each map has unique terrain ranges from mountains to rivers and flat plains.
#3 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII
Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII, developed by Koei, is an Adventure, Tactical, Strategy, Single-player, and multiplayer video game. It is the eighth main entry in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series that offers the same gameplay but new features. Throughout the game, the player serves as a leader of an army who finds himself within china’s boundaries.
The game’s mission is to direct the hero in a battle for power over China. Three Kingdoms such as Wei, Wu, and Shu are separated, and the player has to reunite them. The game has eight classes where the player can select any random class. Every character class has different spells and abilities to lay down the enemies, and the player can upgrade the skills.
Progression makes it possible to experience several historical battles and events. The game has 60 generals, and the player can unlock all of them. Romance of the Three Kingdoms VIII has many core features such as Campaign Mode, Historical Events, 60 Generals, China Boundaries, and Editor Mode.
#4 Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is an Adventure, Tactical, RPG, and Single-player video game developed by Intelligent Systems. It is the eighth entry in the Fire Emblem series and takes the player to the Magvel continent. Throughout the game, the player serves as a commander who has to engage in turn-based battles across different battlefields.
The game has five nations, and every nation has varied abilities to lay the enemies down. The game has optional dungeons where the selected units can battle enemies freely and earn XPs. When a single unit earns 100 experience points, it will gain a special star, and stats will randomly increase. All the characters can progress by earning experience points during the battles.
All the battles are turned-based, where both players and enemies take their turns to move across a grid-based battlefield. Both the parties can end their turn at any time, and from the same point, the enemy units can move. In each battle, the player has limited units that can be randomly selected and an objective to complete.
#5 Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI: Awakening of the Dragon
Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI: Awakening of the Dragon is an Adventure, Turn-based, Tactical, Strategy, Single-player, and multiplayer video game developed by Koei. It is the sixth main entry in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series that offers the same gameplay as the previous ones. Identical to the last installments, the player has to manage his units as a general and engage in tactical battles.
The game has a new simulation mode where the player finds himself in historical battles. It is a turn-based battle scenario, where the player and enemy take their turns to attack across the battlefields. It depends on the parties to leave their turns at will, and the rival party has to start from the same point.
The game has three long battle scenarios where the player finds more strategies and can hone skills. Romance of the Three Kingdoms VI offers a duel mode where the player can challenge other players. The game’s editor mode allows the player to customize generals, cities, kingdoms and create desired items.
#6 Romance of the Three Kingdoms V
Romance of the Three Kingdoms V is a Turn-based, Tactical, Strategy, Adventure, Single-player, and Multiplayer video game developed by Koei. It is the fifth installment in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series with the same gameplay to follow as previously. Unlike other series games, the player has to engage in battles to reunite the three kingdoms.
The game has multiple units, and the strategies are limitless as every time, the player can prefer different units. With multiple classes, the player can experience variations in the playstyle as every class has its unique stats. The game has offered four new scenarios where the player can hone his skills by playing these different scenarios.
It all depends on the player’s selected units and deployed strategies to gain victories. As it is a turn-based battle scenario, both the player and enemy take their turns to attack one another across the battlefields. Romance of the Three Kingdoms V has core features such as Four New Scenarios, Turn-based Battles, Tactical Scenarios, Multiple Units, and Strategical Gameplay.
#7 Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny
Romance of the Three Kingdoms III: Dragon of Destiny is a Turn-based, Tactical, Strategy, Adventure, Single-player, and Multiplayer video game developed by Koei. Unlike other series games, the player takes on the role of a commander where the mission is to engage in battles and defeat other units. It is the fifth installment in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series with the same gameplay to follow as the previous ones.
The game has six scenarios, and the player has to select one before starting the adventure. The game lets the player experience historical based battles where everything is in the player’s hand. The game has multiple characters, and every character has several different stats that a player can upgrade through progression.
The included stats are War Ability, Intelligence, Politics, Army Command, and Naval Command. Romance of the Three Kingdoms III has offered over 40 cities where most of the battlefields are vast to ensure real-time battles. The player wins the game by conquering all China territories captured by the different factions or warlords.
#8 Omen: Flesh Metal & Magic
Omen: Flesh Metal & Magic is Strategy, Tactical, Single-player, and Multiplayer video game developed by Occult Media. Throughout the game, the player has to opt for the role of an unnamed character where the main mission is to cast spells and outlast the opponents. It is a real-time card adventure where the board is full of cards while battling.
The player has to deploy the best deck of cards to smash the opposing team. It is a free-to-play game, but some cards need real-time payment to unlock them. The game has unlimited action where the player has to give time to master all the actions. It is possible to unlock all the cards, but it is hard for a beginner to master all the cards.
Unlike other card games, the player can play with friends and must show his supremacy. Evolve in the card strategy, unlock the best cards, use every possible strategy, and be the master of all. The game has core features such as Cards, Strategical Gameplay, Multiplayer Mode, and in-game purchases.
#9 Der Langrisser
Der Langrisser is an RPG, Adventure, Tactical, and Single-player video game developed by Nippon Computer System. Throughout the game, the player has to control a protagonist named Erwin, who gets involved in turn-based battles on a grid-based battlefield. The player can choose different heroes to create his faction according to the opposition.
The game has many playable characters such as Erwin, Hein, Keith, Leon, Osto, Lana, and many others. Every character has various skills and attributes where the player can improve them accordingly. Erwin is a swordsman, Hein is a young magician and is playable on all the paths, and Leon is a knight who can command the Blue Dragon Knights.
The gameplay is simply such as the player has to select a character to attack, set his power, and move on the battlefield to cast the attacks on the empty places. In this turn-based game, both the parties gain equal turns to attack and ensure their victories. The player views the environment from the isometric angle that is convenient and clear to view everything.