Innovative AI Debuts in Strategic Board Game Battles

Koei Tecmo's Three Kingdoms Heroes offers a fresh take on the classic Three Kingdoms setting. This chess and shogi-inspired mobile game features individual character abilities and strategic combat. However, the real standout is the GARYU AI system.

The Three Kingdoms era, a rich tapestry of heroism and intrigue, has frequently served as inspiration for interactive entertainment. Koei Tecmo, a veteran in this arena, is launching Three Kingdoms Heroes—a potential gateway for newcomers to the franchise. The game retains the series' signature art style and epic storytelling, but with a twist. This turn-based board game, drawing inspiration from shogi and chess, features a vast array of abilities and strategic options controlled by iconic Three Kingdoms figures.

Launching January 25th, the game's most compelling aspect isn't its visuals or gameplay, but the innovative GARYU AI. Developed by HEROZ, creators of the renowned shogi AI dlshogi, GARYU promises a challenging, adaptive opponent. dlshogi's track record, including two consecutive World Shogi Championship victories against top grandmasters, speaks volumes.

While AI claims should be approached with caution (recall the Deep Blue controversy), the prospect of facing a truly lifelike opponent in a game centered around strategic maneuvering is undeniably appealing. GARYU's pedigree makes Three Kingdoms Heroes a highly anticipated title.