Romance of the Three Kingdoms II is a strategy game for the Nintendo Entertainment System where players assume the role of a general aiming to unify China during the turbulent Three Kingdoms period. Supporting up to eight players, it features five scenarios that reflect different historical contexts. The objective is to conquer and rule as many states as possible, with scenario-specific success conditions guiding players through the challenges.
The player takes control of a master, a general capable of commanding as many states as he can acquire, and, if successful, unifies China. As many as eight may play, but only one can succeed. There are five chronologically arranged scenarios. The first has China in its most disorganized period and the last has virtually all of China controlled by one of three generals. The precise requirements for success in each of these scenarios differs, but in all cases the goal is to rule as many states as possible. After the completion of any scenario but number five the game will automatically advance to the next. You may start the game at any scenario.