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Reigns: Three Kingdoms

Reigns: Three Kingdoms

Released: 1/11/2024

Inspired by the beloved Chinese epic "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," this game thrusts players into the turbulent final years of the Han dynasty. Players will encounter the many factions, wars, and heroes of the saga as they swipe through to make high-stakes decisions, team up with the right army at the right time, gain power, and more. Discover new ways to enjoy this franchise's unique card-based swiping mechanic as you uncover the many secrets of a vast storyline, deploy strategy in turn-based battles and encounter a host of unexpected mini-games. FEATURES: Experience a distinctive narrative told through encountering a vast variety of characters and scenarios. Play dozens of quests with specific arcs, heroes to recruit, people to wed, and children to raise. Recruit new heroes to fight with you in new turn-based card battles. Build your own dynasty and see your political progress. For the first time, take your recruits into battle against other players in online-ranked card battles.

Inspired by the beloved Chinese epic "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," this game thrusts players into the turbulent final years of the Han dynasty. Players will encounter the many factions, wars, and heroes of the saga as they swipe through to make high-stakes decisions, team up with the right army at the right time, gain power, and more. Discover new ways to enjoy this franchise's unique card-based swiping mechanic as you uncover the many secrets of a vast storyline, deploy strategy in turn-based battles and encounter a host of unexpected mini-games. FEATURES: Experience a distinctive narrative told through encountering a vast variety of characters and scenarios. Play dozens of quests with specific arcs, heroes to recruit, people to wed, and children to raise. Recruit new heroes to fight with you in new turn-based card battles. Build your own dynasty and see your political progress. For the first time, take your recruits into battle against other players in online-ranked card battles.

Inspired by the beloved Chinese epic "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," this game thrusts players into the turbulent final years of the Han dynasty. Players will encounter the many factions, wars, and heroes of the saga as they swipe through to make high-stakes decisions, team up with the right army at the right time, gain power, and more. Discover new ways to enjoy this franchise's unique card-based swiping mechanic as you uncover the many secrets of a vast storyline, deploy strategy in turn-based battles and encounter a host of unexpected mini-games. FEATURES: Experience a distinctive narrative told through encountering a vast variety of characters and scenarios. Play dozens of quests with specific arcs, heroes to recruit, people to wed, and children to raise. Recruit new heroes to fight with you in new turn-based card battles. Build your own dynasty and see your political progress. For the first time, take your recruits into battle against other players in online-ranked card battles.

Critics
75
Steam
53

Score Breakdown

75.3

Critic Average

7 reviews

53

Steam User Score

354 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
+22.8
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
+22.8

Average of both sources

Review Timing

6 launch window (86%)1 late (14%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 7 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 75.3/100. Critics score this game 22.8 points higher than Steam users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 7)+
  1. David TempleviaPure Nintendo
    Mar 12, 2024·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 52.5/100 · +27.5 pts
  2. Jimmy DonnellanviaCultured Vultures
    Jan 19, 2024·Launch window
    70/100View review
    Steam 52.5/100 · +17.5 pts
  3. Cody MedellinviaWorth Playing
    Jan 18, 2024·Launch window
    75/100View review
    Steam 52.5/100 · +22.5 pts
  4. Justin NationviaNindie Spotlight
    Jan 17, 2024·Launch window
    82/100View review
    Steam 52.5/100 · +29.5 pts
  5. James PaleyviaCOGconnected
    Jan 13, 2024·Launch window
    65/100View review
    Steam 52.5/100 · +12.5 pts