jhfagan Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I just got done watching House Of Flying Daggers recently, and was inspired to find out if any of you know what games for any console, current or past, were the best either visually, and/or gameplay/storyline, based in feudal or medieval Japan or China. They could be fictional, fantasy, historically inspired or accurate, RPG's, action, whatever.... I'm just on this Asian history kick now! I've got the usual ones, the Tenchu's , Onimusha, Kessen, etc. But I know there's alot more out there. I just can't find a place to start to track down games by that specific of a genre. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenMonkey Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I know this one is going to fly about as much as trying to skip a brick off a lake...but...Romance of the Three Kingdoms is probably the best Chinese history game. The brick factor: It's hardcore turn-based strategy, though. Personally a favorite of mine, but I'm in the minority there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whooter Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I would doubt the historical accuracy of any game that does not include giant crab monsters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChilliPeppers90 Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I would doubt the historical accuracy of any game that does not include giant crab monsters... For some reason I knew someone was going to say something about that in here.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Josh Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Not to put too fine a point on it, but Chinese and Japanese histories are very different, and very contextual. They both look at the same events in incredibly different ways. If you're really really interested in the history rather than the aesthetic (which is totally understanable), I'd say take one track at a time, just for intellectual satisfaction. To that point, are there even any (if any?) historical Chinese games made by Chinese developers? I know the Japanese ones abound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnemaEms Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 The DOA series is very historically accurate in its portrayal of Asian girls with massive jugs. -Dean- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union Carbine Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Back on my Amiga I used to play Nobunaga's Ambition non-stop. It was a great historical strategy game (Japan) by Koei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimness Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Loved Romance of the Three Kingdoms. The third one was my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhfagan Posted September 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I like the crab monsters thing... that was funny... lol. But seriously, I am just looking for any other games than what I already have, that are even just based on Japanese/Chinese history, or even just an influence. Fantasy action games like Tenchu or Onimusha, are using a visual reference to the time period, but with extreme license. ( demons, crab monsters, etc... ) whereas Kessen, or ROTTK are more based in historical fact of settings and warfare, etc. I am just looking for more games on the subject, that are done well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Okami? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Jim, You may want to look at this for your PC: Shogun Total War It's an excellent strategy title and the Total War series is known for its historical foundation. The specs are pretty decent too so you won't need a beast of a machine to run it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exile Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Genghis Khan was also very fun and in the same boat as Romance and Nobunga's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyVolpe Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 I would doubt the historical accuracy of any game that does not include giant crab monsters... Okay, in that case I can vote for Otogi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 Okami is based on a bunch of Japanese myths and legends. Would fit perfectly in your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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