As a kid, one of my favorite video games was 'Destiny of Emperor' on the NES. I played that game until TWO cartridges died from usage. Later, on Playstation, I found 'Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends' and noticed a lot of similar names. I played it and it was FANTASTIC. I thought I was fulfilled in my living of Chinese myth/history until my mother bought me this four volume set for Christmas. I was dumbfounded and immediately tore the plastic wrapping off and started reading. They were all there. All my favorite characters in my favorite games were all there and now, they had depth, they were people on the page in print living out the digital approximations I had loved so much. Watching the formation of the Kingdom of Shu lead by the virtuous Liu Bei and Guan Yu with insurmountable strategist Zhuge Liang as the Prime Minister; seeing the power-hungry Cao Cao usurping the Han Emperor's throne; the brilliant but always foiled plans of Zhou Yu to kill Zhuge Liang; this wonderful story woven through each volume is PURELY RIVETING! Play the games! Buy the books! Live the adventure!