Kessen II for PSX2. Written by Eagles' (eagles999999999@hotmail.com) Version 1.07 (10/06/01) I added one more stage for Liu Bei in the walkthrough section.

.: July 25, 2012 ( 2012-07-25)Mode(s)Kessen ( 決戦, 'Decisive Battle') is a video game produced by and published. It was a for the PlayStation 2 in Japan and North America. It was initially the only real-time game available for the PlayStation 2.It is a real-time tactics game set in feudal Japan, focusing upon a conflict between the eastern and western (with as the Toyotomi's guardian and protector) at the end of.

Served as the primary representative for the Eastern forces where the Western army changed leaders based on the results of select key battles.Although it was, for the most part, historically accurate, the game contained a number of 'what-if' scenarios, for example, if the Western forces are victorious at the (historically an Eastern victory).Two were later created,. These two games introduced and elements to the games. Contents.Cinematics A note from the game's producer, Kou Shibusawa, addressed to players before any campaign begins, explains his desire to take his own twist on this segment of history but felt too constricted by cinema to do so properly.

With Kessen, he believes that he was able to explore his ideas more freely. Thus, several of the game's cutscenes have a theatrical feel similar to and films.Before each campaign begins, a narrator enlists a brief summary of the events proceeding the selected campaign to help familiarize players with the battle taking place. After the pre-planning of the battle is finished, a cinematic event occurs, often dramatizing character interactions or significant historical events that took place before the battle occurs. Similar events also occur after the war council, during battle, and at the battle's end.Among the historically accurate retelling of events, preference for the often romanticized accounts were sometimes used. Notable instances include ordering a soldier to kill her and ordering the assassination of for causing his tardiness at Sekigahara. Reception ReceptionAggregate scoreAggregatorScore75/100Review scoresPublicationScore7/1032/408/1082%B7.4/1088%8.1/1075%Kessen received 'generally favorable reviews' according to the website. In Japan, gave it a score of one nine, one eight, one seven, and one eight, for a total of 32 out of 40.Elsewhere, Jeff Luther from GamesFirst!

Noted that the game is easy to pick up, although he felt that it failed to maintain its difficulty level after the initial stages. Others have also described it as redundant and slow.

Cutscenes were cited by one critic to be 'the visual appeal to Kessen'. Graphics concerning the historical figures were also said to be 'over-the-top' and colorful enough to the point of ridiculousness, though impressive.

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What gained Kessen the most praise was the game's sound department, many citing the orchestral score to be 'epic' with one critic noting the 'English voices to be good and fitting'. Overall, it is seen as a game for history buffs of Japanese history with a good but flawed presentation.The title won a special prize PlayStation Award in 2000. It was also nominated for the grand prize in the consumers' selection for graphics and scenarios. Grand theft auto iii download. Retrieved January 27, 2008. At Sekigahara,: So Ishida said, 'Night attacks are for cowards! Go fight boldly!'

He would not listen to me and now look what we face. Koei (October 26, 2000). PlayStation 2. Electronic Arts. Tokugawa Ieyasu: You had Masa Sanada murdered!?

I detest such treachery!/ Tokugawa Hidetada But it was- it was because of him that we were late to arrive at Sekigahara! I just felt- / Tokugawa Ieyasu: What, more excuses. Leave my sight!

I grow sickened by your face. Koei (October 26, 2000). PlayStation 2.

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• Publisher:
  Koei
• JP, AU
• Genre:
  Action, Adventure
• JP: March 29, 2001
  NA: September 26, 2001
  PAL: March 15, 2002

Kessen II is a real-time strategy game and is the second installment in the Kessen series developed by Koei, which was first released on March 29, 2001. The game is set in the Three Kingdoms era in China, Liu Bei now opens war against the army of the Wei kingdom led by Cao Cao, with the aim of rescuing his lover Diao Chan. Join the game you will be playing a completely different Liu Bei, an amorous person ready to fight for love. In the game you will command your army to fight before each battle check the status of your army, they are displayed through three parameters including troop strength, supplies, and technology. There will be three generals suggest ideas and you have to pick an idea that you think is the most reasonable and correct. You can move your army around the strategic map, depending on your tactical thinking will give different ways of fighting. In addition, your generals also have special skills that can destroy a large number of enemies, use them to turn the situation. During the game, you can also recruit more other generals into your ranks.