It could have gone a whole lot better than it did
There were a couple good things though, such as updated levels, the ability to swim and climb ladders, and better graphics...a LOT better. but that was about it.
There were HUGE downsides to the game though, like the creaters actually added less characters to this game (like 6 less), which was the exact opposite of what i had hoped for. Also, the game feels easier, especially with this weird new combat system they incorporated into the game. They also got rid of the bodyguard system (which i didnt agree with) but added a horse system to replace it (which wasnt too bad though). One thing that i found ridiculous was that they kept the ability to see what your officers (on both sides) were doing or going to do (from D.W. 5 Empires), but took out the ability to tell your officers what to do. so you can see what the officers are doing, but not order them to go some where, which seems ridiculous to me as it seems like they kind of go hand in hand.
In all, I wish that in the inevitable sequal, D.W. 7, that they address all of these new problems that they created by thinking they were "doing something fresh".
Reccomendation- Not bad for newbies, since the game feels pretty different, but anyone who are big fans of the storyline should still definetly get it. as for the people who loved D.W. 5 for its weapon/item/body guard system and its gameplay (although the hack and slash is obviously still there), not so much.