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Kingdom Heroes 8
Developer USERJOY Technology Co.,Ltd.
The " Kingdom Heroes" series is a classic horizontal battle single-player game developed by Userjoy, which has been released seven generations since 1998. The latest sequel, " Kingdom Heroes 8", will feature a new look and exciting battles, interpreting the magnificent era of the Three Kingdoms. From the Steam store page
73 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Dec 26, 2025 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
58
Mixed
42 positive · 31 negative
95% range 46–68%
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Steam's own rating
Mixed
112 of 185 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
53% recommend · 70 yes, 63 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 133 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mixed (7,980 of 14,718 positive).
Some players enjoy the game's graphics and combat, but many criticize its bugs and poor optimization. [1][2][3] Several reviewers note the game lacks the depth of previous titles and has a passive AI. [4][3][5] A few players express disappointment with the game's historical inaccuracies and lack of English support. [6][7][8]
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- [2]
三国群英系列相较于其他三国类型游戏，其特色在于类似全战的横板[千人战场]与神魔要素，即其战斗系统。 这作放弃了这一特色，战斗系统甚至比不上7。 其他方面就更没什么好说了，内政系统、人物培养页游化，操作界面不友好。 唯一的亮点是人物立绘和配音。 说真的，不如重置一下三国群英7，再开放个创意工坊。 款就不退了，算是对这一系列的支持/买个情怀。 不推荐入坑与购买。 两小时后补充：优化奇差，我顶配台式，2小时后就卡的不能玩了，必须退了重进。
- [3]
Thank you for the english translation, but unfortunately I can't recommend this game. AI feels very passives, too little officers making it difficult to hold territories. Game gets monotonous, it kinda lacks challenge. Honestly Koei's rotk games are better, even though those are also flawed but this one has even more flaws to be honest, the AI is really passive. The game is also very poorly optimized.
- [6]
第六.1 次更新評語: 剛用呂布玩完困難度 三周目, 現在試試 玩 赤壁之戰 劇本 用 劉備 地獄度四周目, 發現事件觸發條件有點問題, 在 連環計 裏, 其中一個條件是 龐統要在孫權帳下, 龐統明明是在劉備帳下, 在歷史上也沒 效力過孫權帳下吧? 那我們怎樣才能觸發這個事件?? 我什至 專門用龐統單人統領一隊零軍隊到孫權身在的那個城, (有孫權 頭像在的那個城, 而且我們已經是同盟, 所以不會攻擊他) . 然後 我就選流放武將, 把龐統直接在孫權那個城給流放了 希望 孫權能 錄用龐統, 結果過了半個月, 孫權都沒有錄用龐統, 龐統都不知到 跑到那了, 所以, 這個歷史事件的觸發條件應該是 "劉備有龐統", 而不是現 在的 "孫權有龐統" 才對, 之前用呂布玩的時候, 沒有理歷史事件, 因為大家都知道, 跟著歷史事件 來玩的話, 呂布早就完蛋了, 可是現在用劉備 就想跟著事件玩一下, 就發覺了有問題, 除了以上說的那一個, …
- [10]
This version of romance of the three kingdoms are definitely an alternative must have for any romance of the three kingdoms game fans out there. It has mythical beasts and whole lotta other things that didn't make sense, but anyway its cheap so I wouldn't complain much about it. I generally enjoyed this game very much since the other developer are too lazy to bring up the new ROTK game. if you know who I meant. I …
- [1]
漂亮的UI介面. 華麗的戰鬥..雖然戰鬥速度有點太快就是了. 但整體是款相當扎實的遊戲阿..深為三國群英粉絲不可錯過的大作喔!!
Summarised from 26 of the 133 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Kingdom Heroes 8 talk about good graphics and UI improvements; those who didn't talk about poor optimization and performance issues. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 73 · most liked firstNo classic Chinese property can escape becoming a shameless cash grab.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →English please.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →wish it has workshop for mod and English Language
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →After a decade since the 7th game's release, it's back. Fully on 3D as the entire game engine has been revamp. While the game's not in english, I have played games based on Three Kingdoms with basic knowledge of chinese characters. Userjoy spend two days working on post launch patches, but people are mixed over the changes made since the 4th game(The fourth game suffers poor execution in changing the gameplay). My reception in this game is mostly positive honestly. But, some expect more after…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game plays differently from previous iterations and the graphics are good improvements. I don't recommend the reviews from players who only played for a short time and simply get overwhelmed by expectations. There is always some sort of learning curve to a new system and game mechanics. The Dev should definitely have opened a demo version as most of the negative reviews are based on their first impression and a subpar tutorial. Something like the solo system has already been…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As a Three Kingdom fan, I purchase all 3K games as long as they are playable. I bought this within the first few days of release, and TBH it wasn't bad. Despite massive amount of hates from ppl who played the previous generation, the game is at least playable: the graphics is okay, and the NPC models are fairly made, there are unique anime when a legendary officer casts his/her ultimate. I did have some fun. However, the latest update ruined the whole game: The officers are not as OP as…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's not a horrible game, but it comes nowhere close to 7. It's a complete degradation; the number of weapons, horses, types of soldiers, and special actions are all significantly reduced. DLC is a ruse.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Thank you for the english translation, but unfortunately I can't recommend this game. AI feels very passives, too little officers making it difficult to hold territories. Game gets monotonous, it kinda lacks challenge. Honestly Koei's rotk games are better, even though those are also flawed but this one has even more flaws to be honest, the AI is really passive. The game is also very poorly optimized.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →if there is english version, i might consider repurchase
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →本来想说这游戏没别人评论那么差，结果你丫的辣鸡制作组单机游戏做不好，跑去做网络版氪金游戏。不好好做游戏就趁早卷铺盖滚蛋！别他妈的出来丢人现眼！ Trash game from a trash company that went ahead to make online macrotransaction pay to win game instead of making a good single player game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →such a trash game, plastic anime repeat again and again. Just looks like a cheap mobile three kingdoms game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not worth. You pay more in stream just to get the English version is ok. BUT its not ok when you pay more yet you get lesser content and more BUGs than than Chinese version.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like the rear horse, but really the time taken to farm 5 items is so time consuming, it took me 10+hr just to gather item and really drop my interest playing the game. The item can be bought from merchant or ensure the mob drop at higher rate. Seriously, i farm 100 (tiger) and only 3, it really kill my game mood and don't fill like playing it, though i really want to try more rulers and campaign, the system really kill the mood. Also the yearly competition, no matter how i reload the files…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good game, i hope they available with English and Vietnamese langue.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →black screen when started. that's all. I waited a year to see how they fixed it. and as I said
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This version of romance of the three kingdoms are definitely an alternative must have for any romance of the three kingdoms game fans out there. It has mythical beasts and whole lotta other things that didn't make sense, but anyway its cheap so I wouldn't complain much about it. I generally enjoyed this game very much since the other developer are too lazy to bring up the new ROTK game. if you know who I meant. I would've rate it 👌 or 3 stars out of 5.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Dynasty Warriors + Kessen + Romance of the three kingdom on steroids. Buy it if you're a hardcore Dynasty Warrior Fans if not, skip it, or buy it when it is on super sale
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have been playing this game franchised since i was young, this latest release is just bad, the level design doesnt have much of improvement, it is just a very old boring game system with a better graphic (and the graphic is not really that good), the level design from decades ago just doesnt work in the era we are in now. so please be renovate with ur game level design. it is not surprise that the review is bad. to make it worse, it was release with a lot of bugs, it make me feel like i pay…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very Good Game !! Music , Graphic
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Interesting game flashy, if you like rotk13 from koei you will likely like this.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →terrible game, nothing comparable to the classic, the interface is really bad, better graphics, but the interface become so not user friendly, DO NOT BUY ! DO NOT BUY ! DO NOT BUY !
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7 fun 8 real sucks
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If you like age of empires and the previous versions of this game, then you will most likely enjoy this version. They didn't just update the graphics, the whole dynamic changed a bit in terms of engaging a battle, using gold, and number of forces. In the previous version, the gold system didn't really make much sense, you can attack enemy territory whenever you want, move resources freely, but this game makes you more aware and cautious about how you use these resources. Overall, I didn't want…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Shameless scam! do not buy this joke of a game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I brought the game hoping it would be similar to 7. It nowhere close to how cool 7 is with you learning a ♥♥♥♥ tons of skills and being able to to use each skill when you want. It's literally dynasty warriors implemented which I like but, not the reason why I play Kingdom Heros. Also custom char you can't use your own pictures which sucks.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →epid fun logic, the best sanguo game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bad, wish they would just remaster 7 instead.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Just like good old day, thought there is some changes but the taste still somewhat the same, could spend entire day just stare at same game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Impression : A decent game that improved the graphics and management systems for champions and cities. Pros : Price is acceptable for game delivered. Decent graphics that seem modern enough. Similar way of play style with new introductions of randomized events. Cons : Compared to other AAA titles (Total War : Three Kingdoms comes to mind) this is lacking on multiple levels. Things got repetitive after a few times. (Attacking strongholds, interacting with different events) Map Size…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →barely finished game with strange gameplay flow, not fun
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →good game. hope they can keep up with the good work
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wish i could move the sodier as freely as the last series, like, moving upward and downward not only fallback and attack. Moreover, the sodiers need to auto-attack on sight even you put them stand ground. Most importantly... English please... we have to apply our own language patch and every time the game updates the patch is dead...
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →20 bucks for nothing black screen crash i can play MHW smoothly on my PC but this can't even run properly.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good game with LoL + Romance of The Three Kingdoms gaming experience. The price is nice too! Support TW games!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the team has been actively pushing updates to make the game more playable.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Update: 10/27/2021: The game received many much needed QoL changes: You finally have some basic controls of your army, and no longer need to click once a time to boost your generals loyalties, and the annual martial arts competition from previous iterations makes a return, etc. It's still a far cry from 7, but if you can find the game on sale or love the series, get it for nostalgia's sake. Original review below for reference. Sadly the game is unplayable in its current state. 1. Rigged…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The fight is like ♥♥♥♥. it makes me sick. Shooting halberds at the gate, making a final decision, and drawing against the blade are definitely not the production team's deliberate play with the stem. First, they are perfunctory to the traditional culture, but to the players' common sense. It's all European and American. Why don't you try to please foreign players when domestic players can't please them? What is the significance of array arrangement? A dozen is a pot of porridge!!!!!! DLC turns…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →pretty cool game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i have no idea what i am doing here, i am jsut button mashing and win and lose. idk. no braino.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Too much like a on-line game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Gameplay Mechanics: 7/10 Narrative: 5/10 Graphics: 6/10 Sound and Music: 6/10 Replayability: 7/10 Innovation: 6/10 Kingdom Heroes 8 is a large-scale Three Kingdoms strategy game with real-time battles, officer management, and open-world army movement. It carries the spirit of classic Kingdom Heroes titles forward, with improved visuals and more ambitious scope—but it still feels a bit rough around the edges. Gameplay mechanics are enjoyable for fans of chaotic battlefield control. You can…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{Gameplay}--- ☑ Very good ☐ Try not to get addicted ☐ Good ☐ Nothing special ☐ Ehh ☐ Bad ☐ Just dont Charging into battles as a Three Kingdoms warlord feels like you’re starring in your own kung-fu epic. The horizontal combat is snappy, with combos and skills that make you feel like Lu Bu on a caffeine binge. It’s not reinventing the wheel, but slicing through enemies is satisfying as heck. ---{Graphics}--- ☐ You forget reality ☑ Masterpiece ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Will do ☐ Bad ☐…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The Battle system is VERY Good..! Simple and nice. Too bad the Game doesn't feature Custom Battles..
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game really bring back a lot of memory when I was still a student. This version have both plus and minus compared to previous version. Basically graphics improvement and english support is a big plus for this version. But the game play and skill system is really a downgrade. More detail are below: Plus: Graphics are improve a lot. Character design is also really well made compare to previous version. Skill animation is really beautiful, especially the unique skill of important…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Black screen?? Can't play
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →dont buy game broken black screen when start game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →cant even change the language from english to chinese.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like it. Its kinda strategy style of dynasty warriors, so you do the control while on cities, and hack and slash in battles.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good fast pace three kingdoms game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unbelievable optimization. Burnt my 3800 in 10 mins.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not much improvement other than the graphic. The combat is boring after awhile as what you do is just spamming skills and waiting for cooldown.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I encountered the following problems: 1. after updating, my version remains at 2.1.2 and not 2.2.0 2. i am unable to change back to Chinese version? please help
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →NOT RECOMEND , SINGLE GAME FEEL SO HARD TO PLAY
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I hardly find any game better as single player, than this one.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →still need to pay for DLC?
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good RTS games in 2021.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →dont waste money
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →the game is buggy
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good strategic game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Good visual upgrade to previous versions
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