Samurai Warriors 2: Empires

 PlayStation 2
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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 eachSamurai 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
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 20
  3. Negative: 4 out of 20
  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.
  2. TotalPlayStation
    70
    Why are we still playing these games? Because we have a problem, that's why, but it's fine, because so do you. Don't you? You wouldn't be reading this review if you didn't, so let's just both admit we share an addiction and cough up the cash.
  3. GamerNode
    63
    Another sub-par Warriors release, adding only one new mode but demanding 40 dollars. If you're a fan of the series, it may be worth it. Otherwise, pick up one of the older titles cheaper.
  4. IGN
    55
    Unfortunately, the game's basic concept, button-mashing combat, really hasn't changed one iota since 2001. But hey, there is a two-person option for co-op play!
  5. GamePro
    50
    Empires gets old quick. While it is fun to use your superior skills against giant mobs of enemies, game play and skill boil down to your ability to hit the buttons as fast as you possibly can.
  6. The A.V. Club
    50
    A layer of strategy is draped over the hack-and-slash combat: Players can tweak countless variables, from the training of their steeds to the formations their grunts will assume. But no amount of strategic dressing can hide the fact that the game hinges on button-mashing.
  7. Pure Magazine UK
    20
    Samurai Warriors offers the same dull gameplay that doesn't really lead anywhere and if you've played one, you've played them all. [May 2007, p.78]
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#89 Best PS2 Game of 2007