• Summary: Designed for the legions of Dynasty Warriors fans, DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires is game that brings together the best aspects of the action and strategy genres. In this latest edition, players can experience Ancient China’s greatest and most glorious war as an all-powerful lord or as an officer. As a lord, gamers must think strategically. By deciding when to attack, when to resist invasion, or when to initiate policies, a lord can expand their power and influence. An easy-to-learn card collecting system lets players enact policies that will increase their empire’s strength, improve the abilities of their forces, and more. The cards that a player receives will depend on the attributes of the officers and their army. Players can also pledge their allegiance to a kingdom to become an officer. As an officer, players can suggest policies in the kingdom’s war council, complete missions for rewards, or even turn against their ruler should relations sour. Most eagerly awaited by fans is a game mode that allows players to create their own warrior. DYNASTY WARRIORS 6: Empires features an extensive character editing system with options to customize a warrior’s gender, build, skin tone, facial features, voice, clothing, weapon and more. Whomever players choose to be, they can now use mountain ledges and waterways to infiltrate enemy bases and launch surprise attacks on supply depots to change the flow of battle. [Koei] Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 22
  2. Negative: 4 out of 22
  1. A fine addition to a flagging empire. [Aug 2009, p.119]
  2. 68
    Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires is ultimately more of the same tired Dynasty Warriors gameplay, but the added strategic elements -- both in the expanding of your territory and mid-battle base management -- really help this game out.
  3. Unless you're desperate for more DW action, leave this alone. [Aug 2009, p.77]

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. 10
    Game is simple enough to learn and to play randomly without having to get into a big story, yet deep enough to keep you hooked for all night sessions. I have found myself turning this game on for just one battle as well as sitting all night all hyped up on Rockstar's. I gave it an 8 instead of a 10 because there is room for bettering in the fact that I wish there was a little more customization and I wish there was a free roam or "arcade" style like before instead of only being able to play the "empire mode" which is the story mode. This doesn't make that much of a downside but it is something that could be done like prior DW's. I also like the fact that instead of square/triangle button combos that they integrated "specials" by holding L2 and whatever button you wish to coordinate. I specifically like the combo of "double" and "steal" which would then make a double of yourself and then steal gold from the opponents with every hit. The addition of "Empire Mode" is a wonderful aspect, being able to leave certain kingdom leaders for others is great however I wish they would incorporate something like a "relationship" meter so you know where you stand with each leader, you can easily leave and come back however many times without really any punishment. All n all a great game to zone out on and slash the night away, this game keeps me entertained until the best hack n slash ever comes out later, Diablo. Expand
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  2. TylerWongg
    10
    Koei has made one heck of a game and another great success. I mean ever since Dynasty Warriors 4 came out the franchise has just been abseloutely phenominal. This is one of the best games the PS3 has to offer. I just love these kinds of games, from unlocking characters, to the co-op, and just to the overall story mode itself. I mean bring on more Koei. This is what I have been waiting for, bring on more more more. This is the must have of the year for the PS3. Get it I'm serious. Expand
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  3. 4
    Very bad.... The same game, with better graphics. The gameplay still horrible. There are no cut scenes with the history, that were so cool in the others empires releases. I just played to get the trophies. Expand
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