Dynasty Wars, a 1989 arcade beat ’em up developed by Capcom for the CP System (CPS-1) hardware. 

Summary

• Original Title: Known as Tenchi wo Kurau (Heaven and Earth Destroyed) in Japan, it is based on the manga by Hiroshi Motomiya.
• Gameplay: A side-scrolling beat ’em up where players control characters entirely on horseback.
• Characters: Features four selectable heroes from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms era: Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, and Zhao Yun.
• Mechanics:
  • Uses a three-button system for attacking left, attacking right, and using special tactics.
  • Includes a light RPG leveling system where players collect yellow orbs (XP) to increase health and blue orbs to upgrade weapons.
  • Supports two-player cooperative play.
• Plot: Players fight to overthrow the Yellow Turban rebellion and ultimately defeat the tyrant Dong Zhuo.