Romance of the Three Kingdoms II is a strategy game for the Super Nintendo where players assume the role of a general aiming to unify China. Up to eight players can compete, with each seeking dominance over various states across five historical scenarios. The game features a progression system, automatically advancing to the next scenario upon completion, while players can start at any scenario of their choice.
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.