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- Release Date 3/29/2006
- Publisher Koei
- Platform Xbox 360
- Genre Action Adventure
- Number of Players 2
- Online Enabled Yes
Game Description
In Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires, the DW franchise gets bigger, broader, and more brutal, while giving you more control than ever! Command the kingdom's armies and conquer 25 regions of Ancient China to build your empire. Use shrewd diplomatic maneuvers and ruthless battlefield force. Before each campaign, you'll meet with your war council to set policies for your kingdom. Choose from 75 policies, including 25 new ones. For the first time, generals have the ability to give orders directly to each officer. Tell your forces when to attack, defend, or ambush. Additional features include unlockable items and scenarios, co-op play, and a vast encyclopedia of Chinese history.
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The Xbox 360 was supposed to have gotten somewhat of a software push on the 22nd, but a few last minute bugs had Yukes' Wrestle Kingdom pulled from shelves just hours after release. In its place, the only option for hungry 360 owners was Koei's Shin Sangoku Musou 4 Special, a powered-up version of t...more
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Average Member Rating: 5.7 out of 10
Awesome. (8 out of 10)
posted by Barbadus (CEDAR HILL, TX) on Apr 17, 2006
Member since Feb 2005
24 out of 28 gamers (86%) found this review helpful
Member since Feb 2005
24 out of 28 gamers (86%) found this review helpful
I love the Dynasty series, and this one has really proved its worth. The game first starts you off where you can create your character, from there on you choose a dynasty and conquer the entire country. The graphics in this game are great, they may not be like project gotham, but for a dynasty game ...more
Specs & Requirements
Memory 776 kb
Online Features Achievements
Modes Story, Full Mission Single-Player, Campaign, Co-op 2
Audio/Video In-Game Dolby Digital, HDTV 720p