Clash of Wits: AI Challenges Humans in Three Kingdom Heroes

Koei Tecmo's latest Three Kingdoms title, Three Kingdoms Heroes, blends the familiar charm of the franchise with innovative gameplay mechanics. This mobile strategy game, arriving January 25th, offers a unique chess and shogi-inspired battle system featuring iconic Three Kingdoms characters and their diverse abilities.

The game's captivating art style and epic storytelling will resonate with longtime fans, while its accessible board-battler format makes it an inviting entry point for newcomers. Players will strategize using a wide array of character abilities and tactical maneuvers.

However, the real standout feature is the GARYU AI system, developed by HEROZ, the creators of the world-champion shogi AI, dlshogi. This adaptive AI promises a challenging and realistic opponent, unlike anything seen before in the series.

While AI claims often warrant skepticism, GARYU's pedigree – a two-time World Shogi Championship winner – is impressive. While comparisons to Deep Blue are inevitable, the prospect of facing such a sophisticated AI opponent in a game steeped in strategic warfare is undeniably enticing. The challenging GARYU AI is, arguably, the game's most compelling aspect.