When it comes to strategic war chess, many old players will think of the golden age of domestic stand-alone games. From the "Xuanyuan Sword" series to "Heaven and Earth Tribulation", each one carries the youth of countless people. The one we are going to talk about today may not be the most famous, but it is definitely the most exciting one - The Romance of the Yang Family. 😤
This game was developed by Chengdu Xinyue Interactive Entertainment. It runs on the 5.0 platform and is free to play! 🎮 It perfectly restores the tragic story of the Yang family generals who "served their country with loyalty and bravery, spilling their blood on the battlefield". At the beginning, you have to command Yang Jiaerlang to fight against the Liao army, but the most difficult thing is never the enemy soldiers, but Pan Renmei hiding in the dark. The treacherous ministers are in power, and every battle must be carried out step by step. If you are not careful, the whole army will be wiped out.
Compared with the Japanese style of "Fire Emblem", the Yang family's story is closer to our own history. For example, in the "Bloody Battle on the Golden Beach", the enemy's cavalry is in full swing, but we have to protect the remaining soldiers from retreating - the sense of oppression of a last-ditch battle makes your palms sweat. 💦 Moreover, its career system is very rich. Infantry, cavalry, and archers each perform their own duties. Even the abilities of horses can be cultivated individually. This was considered very thoughtful at the time.
Personally, I think the most exciting thing about it is the plot design of "Wits against Pan Renmei". Not only do you have to fight, but you also have to deal with officials from the DPRK and China during pre-war deployment, and trigger hidden dialogues to unlock key props such as the "death-free gold medal". This model of combining literary and martial arts makes the game more than a simple chessboard deduction, but more like a narrative book that can be operated by one's hands. 📖
If you are also a fan of strategy and chess, or simply want to experience the passion of family and country, it is highly recommended to give it a try. Don't be dissuaded by its old-school style of painting. Once you play it, you will know that those moments of sacrifice and protection are more heart-wrenching than many 3A masterpieces. 😭
What other similar domestic war chess have you played? Welcome to chat in the comment area~