65
More strategy could have been applied, and moving that strategy into the multiplayer game would have added a lot. Otherwise, what you have is the same DW4 with a slightly more tactical story mode.
60
There are moments of painful slowdown, and you may very well have done something very similar before, but take it from your oath brothers at X-Play, Dynasty Warriors: Empires is an easy game to enjoy and an easy game to recommend.
60
Simply put it's an interesting concept and at first certainly an engaging experience but ultimately it just doesn't work.
0
completely broken balance. too easy or impossible without balance
10
Sadly, this game makes you start from the beggining even if you have literally everything unlocked in DW4 and DW4:XL. Still, tons of fun to be had here.
Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires
PlayStation 2
Released On:
Aug 31, 2004
Metascore
Mixed or Average
71
User score
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7.1
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84
The new addition of the empire mode and addition of the political policy, a stronger focus on strategy and improved character edit mode and the addition of new moves and combos really gives the game a kick.
80
Simple prebattle strategy does a lot to enhance an already strong gameplay formula, more addictive than ever. [Oct 2004, p.110]
80
This is every strategy-action gamer's dream. [Oct 2004, p.34]
70
Tactical combat on a grand scale, but of questionable value to owners of its predecessors.
65
More strategy could have been applied, and moving that strategy into the multiplayer game would have added a lot. Otherwise, what you have is the same DW4 with a slightly more tactical story mode.
60
There are moments of painful slowdown, and you may very well have done something very similar before, but take it from your oath brothers at X-Play, Dynasty Warriors: Empires is an easy game to enjoy and an easy game to recommend.
50
Empire mode becomes repetitive too quickly, and doesn't provide either the strategic depth in the "board" sections or the real thrill, bluster and mania of "Dynasty Warriors 3" (elephants!) in the combat sections to keep you truly interested.
User score
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7.1
57% Positive
8 Ratings
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Aug 22, 2023
10
Sadly, this game makes you start from the beggining even if you have literally everything unlocked in DW4 and DW4:XL. Still, tons of fun to be had here.
Summary(Known as "Shin Sangoku Musou 3: Empires" in Japan) Dynasty Warriors 4 Empires features 5 new stages that haven't been seen in any Dynasty Warriors title: Xi Liang, Bei Hai, Chang Sha, and Jiao Zhi. Clouds and mist envelop you in the mountaintop stage at Yong An. Protect yourself against troops that have landed in the seaside stage of Ji... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
