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Samurai Warriors 2 Empires Xbox 360
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53 out of 100

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7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Summary: Samurai Warriors 2 Empires, the follow-up to the Tactical Action game Samurai Warriors 2, combines aspects of Action, Fighting and Strategy games. Japan is divided into 25 warring states and it is up to you to resurrect a nation using equal amounts of strategy and strength. Before each battle, you meet with their war council to discuss military and political affairs; then it's time for combat. Samurai Warriors 2 Empires is a unique blend of strategy and true warrior action. An account of Japan's Warring States era. A must-have for anyone fascinated by Samurai culture. Vicious multi-Musou attacks with up to four officers. 6 Regional scenarios, plus 5 Unification scenarios. 50 new policy cards based on Japanese history. 30 different tactics cards allow you to hire wind ninjas, set an ambush or form a blockade. – 90 policies in all. Create your own warrior in New Officer mode or choose from among 400 playable characters. 2-player co-op play. Forge alliances with rival clans and hire captured officers. Includes Empire mode, Free mode, and an extensive Archive section with rare art and information on Samurai history and tactics. [Koei]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 29
  3. Negative: 8 out of 29
  1. Gamer's Hell
    80
    It improves on the format already established in the previous games, and the strategy level adds another dimension to the game. At the same time, if you've burned out on the series, maybe you should avoid it as it's still the same game.
  2. Eurogamer
    70
    So the only niggle is not that this doesn't sufficiently differentiate itself from previous games in the series. No, the only niggle is that the combat camera angle is too low.
  3. Game Informer
    48
    So maybe the battle system and AI still suck, and the graphics look like an original Xbox game. Is that really a big deal? Building up an army and conquering a nation is still fun. Who cares if hundreds of other games do it better?

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. ZachF.
    9
    A great game for people who actually enjoy Japanese history and characters. People who know nothing of the samurai should never play this game because they won't know what is going on. I love the game altogether, great design and combos, and cool music.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. AdamB.
    9
    An excellent game with solid gameplay, excellent music, and nice visuals. But it also has no online play, repetitive textures and voice acting, and limited anti-aliasing making for choppy graphics on high definition monitors. Critics whine and groan about Koei's games never changing, but it's the same way for many other series like Grand Theft Auto, Madden, Final Fantasy, Halo, Tony Hawk, and Street Fighter. People like what they like, and don't like what they don't. But don't try to complain about lack of originality when a game is built solid and you just aren't into it. Of all the games in the SW/DW series, Empires is by far the most engaging. Xtreme Legends (especially 5) has more RPG-like elements, however. Fans will enjoy the game, and those who have never played will like the $40 price tag. Others will play other things.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Killman
    2
    One of the worst games ever created. I am a huge Dynasty Warriors fan, but this game is just horrible. I really wanted to like it. I love Dynasty Warriors and I love Japan so this game should have been fantastic. No, what I got was slower gameplay, insanely unfair enemy A.I., dull graphics, horrendous voice acting, and a ton of other awful problems.… Expand
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