With more stuff to do, more physics-defying attacks and more on-screen enemies than ever, Dynasty Warriors 8 has a lot going for it. It's explosive yet elegant, and deliberate in the ways it allows you to dominate the warzone. It even presents new challenges when appropriate.
Tons of content with clear progression; no clones; great new mechanics
Some slowdown and low-grade visual tech; the usual concessions for the amount of onscreen chaos
A Good, Solid Dynasty Warriors Experience
"8" seems like such a small number when you consider that this new Dynasty Warriors game is really something like the 35th title in its lineage. Tecmo Koei's massive battle series is an unsung hero of the middle tier, proving that a fanbase can sustain a vibrant bloodline throughout an entire...
It could be said that three things in life are certain; death, taxes, and a new Dynasty Warriors title every year. A spin-off to the main series, Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires takes a different approach to the core gameplay, adding RTS elements to a primarily hack-and-slash series.
Fun battle scenes; Partially a history lesson (okay; maybe not!; Becoming a one-man-army
Repetitive; ‘samey' music; Tedious political sessions; Graphics could look better
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