Could have been great.
User Rating: 7.5 | Shin Sangoku Musou 3 Empires (w/Mushouden Premium Box) PS2
The Dynasty Warriors franchise has clearly been using the same type of game: just updating graphics and adding a few more characters. With the additions of spin-off games like Extreme Legends and Strike Force, they are just pumping a little bit of life into the same idea. I feel that the Empires series is off on the right foot. It adds a bit of strategy to the otherwise bland game play. Although, the dynasty warriors series is great in its own right. I love to play the games to sit down and have a great mind-numbing experience. Say, my girlfriend dumps me. I'll pop in some DW, play for 6 or 7 hours, and then leave the experience feeling nothing at all. And it's awesome. With this particular game, Dynasty Warriors really steps out of it's shell. I feel that the addition of territories was much needed. It's a great game and there is so much potential in it. Although, I only gave the game a 7.5 because it gives the vibe that they developers really skimped on the game. I feel that this game could have been a truly great game if they only spent more time working on more customization options. It's great being able to recruit officers. But you can only have 10 while everyone else gets 65 or 70. I want to see some overpowering battles. If I own 8 territories and I choose to attack a force that only has 1 territory, I want to be able to send in 20 generals against his 5. And vice versa. Everything is just played down in this game. I feel that it had so much potential, but deadlines and lack of vision make for a mediocre game. But it's great for hours of vegetation.
