Koei Tecmo unveils a new Three Kingdoms game: Heroes, a chess and shogi-inspired mobile battler. Players command individual characters with unique abilities, engaging in strategic turn-based combat. However, the standout feature is the GARYU AI, a challenging adaptive system.
The Three Kingdoms era, a rich tapestry of historical fact and legend, has frequently served as inspiration for interactive entertainment. Koei Tecmo, a veteran in this space, adds another chapter with Three Kingdoms Heroes, a mobile title promising familiar artistic flair and epic storytelling. Even newcomers might find this the perfect entry point. This turn-based board game, inspired by shogi and chess, offers diverse abilities and strategic options, all featuring renowned Three Kingdoms figures.
Launching January 25th, the game's most compelling aspect isn't its visuals or gameplay, but the innovative GARYU AI. Developed by HEROZ, the creators of the champion shogi AI, dlshogi, GARYU promises a lifelike and intensely challenging opponent. dlshogi famously dominated the World Shogi Championships for two years, besting top grandmasters.
While AI claims often warrant skepticism (recall the Deep Blue controversy), GARYU's pedigree is impressive. For a historical setting emphasizing strategic maneuvers, the prospect of facing such a sophisticated AI is undeniably enticing.
