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

Koei Tecmo's latest Three Kingdoms title, Heroes, offers a fresh take on the classic franchise. This chess and shogi-inspired battle game lets players utilize unique character abilities to outmaneuver opponents. However, the true highlight is the innovative GARYU AI system.

The Three Kingdoms era, a blend of heroic tales and historical ambiguity, has always captivated audiences. Koei Tecmo, a veteran in the genre, brings this rich history to mobile with Three Kingdoms Heroes. Fans will recognize the signature art style and epic storytelling. Newcomers, however, may find this turn-based board game, with its diverse character abilities and strategic options, the perfect entry point.

Launching January 25th, the game's most compelling aspect isn't its visuals or gameplay, but the challenging GARYU AI. Developed by HEROZ, creators of the champion shogi AI dlshogi, GARYU promises a truly lifelike opponent. dlshogi's past success in dominating the World Shogi Championships, even besting grandmasters, speaks volumes.

While AI boasts often fall short, GARYU's pedigree is impressive. While comparisons to Deep Blue invite skepticism, the prospect of facing a sophisticated, adaptive AI in a game centered on strategic warfare is undeniably enticing. The GARYU system alone makes Three Kingdoms Heroes a must-play for strategy game enthusiasts.