Three Kingdom Heroes brings top-level AI challenges to chess-like duels, coming soon

Koei Tecmo's latest Three Kingdoms title, Three Kingdoms Heroes, brings strategic combat to mobile devices. This chess and shogi-inspired battler features a roster of iconic Three Kingdoms figures, each with unique abilities and strategic options.

The game's art style and storytelling remain faithful to the franchise's established aesthetic. However, its turn-based board game mechanics offer a fresh, accessible entry point for newcomers. Players engage in battles using a wide array of abilities and tactical maneuvers.

But the real standout feature is the GARYU AI system. Developed by HEROZ, the creators of the champion shogi AI, dlshogi, GARYU promises a challenging and adaptive opponent. dlshogi's impressive track record, including consecutive wins at the World Shogi Championships, suggests GARYU will provide a truly formidable challenge.

While AI boasts often fall short, HEROZ's pedigree lends credibility to GARYU's claims. The prospect of facing off against a lifelike, adaptable AI in a game steeped in strategic warfare is undeniably compelling. Three Kingdoms Heroes launches on January 25th.