Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 22
  3. Negative: 4 out of 22
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  1. GamePro
    80
    Endless variations on battles and the ability to customize characters make this game a good value for serious fans. People looking for less involvement and hack-and-slash may want to rent or avoid this title altogether.
  2. TotalPlayStation
    80
    Nope, it's nothing so revolutionary as to woo haters, but for fans, it's a welcome return of the best of the offshoots.
  3. Worth Playing
    80
    You're getting the combat and battlefield strategy of the regular titles, combined with some of the more strategy-like elements of the Empire series.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    80
    A fine addition to a flagging empire. [Aug 2009, p.119]
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  6. GameZone
    76
    Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires had nice-looking visuals, but the strong point was its great beat-em-up combat. At the very least, it is a good quality game for the price.
  7. IGN
    68
    Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires is ultimately more of the same tired Dynasty Warriors gameplay, but the added strategic elements -- both in the expanding of your territory and mid-battle base management -- really help this game out.
  8. Cheat Code Central
    68
    Ultimately, the problem with this title is the same as other Dynasty Warriors titles: lack of substance. Though there are some improvements over Dynasty Warriors 6, it’s just enough to make this a standout title.
  9. GameFocus
    67
    If there was a series that could really use a reboot, reinvention or a break Dynasty Warriors should be it. The series has been doing the same thing over and over again for so long and it’s not doing enough to entice new players to the series.
  10. Kombo
    65
    This isn't the first Empires game to release for Dynasty Warriors but it is one of the most refined. Ultimately, you get some Dynasty Warriors action inside a Romance of Three Kingdoms game.
  11. GamingXP
    64
    You are a fan of simple, nearly dumb, hacking and slaying while watching the same chars and maps over and over? Then Dynasty Warriors will please as much as you want.
  12. Game Informer
    63
    Mowing down wave after wave of comatose fodder kills any chance of this game’s strategies having any meaning. An overhaul on the battlefield is sorely needed.
  13. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    60
    If romancing the three kingdoms is your thing, you're going to go bananas for this already-established RTS twist on the DW franchise. Otherwise, it's totally niche, so approach with caution. [July 2009, p.81]
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  14. GamesNation
    60
    Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires didn’t meet the target. Non significant innovation has been introduced, to the point it risks to be just another forgotten warrior. Being a fully priced expansion, we recommend it only to real fans.
  15. SpazioGames
    55
    Quotation forthcoming.
  16. GameSpot
    55
    It's another Empires iteration of a Dynasty Warriors game, and it comes with all the tedium and light strategy you'd expect.
  17. Everyeye.it
    50
    Press any key. Repeat. That's all.
  18. Game Revolution
    50
    A sub-par romp through what we’ve already seen many, many times before.
  19. Metro GameCentral
    50
    Gaming's most prolific, but least pioneering, series ruins its best spin-off with an overdose of deja vu.
  20. PSM3 Magazine UK
    45
    Unless you're desperate for more DW action, leave this alone. [Aug 2009, p.77]
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  21. Play UK
    44
    Improvements have been made, but Koei's catering to its market here. [Issue#181, p.85]
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  22. GameShark
    42
    It may be fun, but no amount of political (and entertaining) backstabbing can hide the fact that, at the end of the day, this is still Dynasty Warriors 6 with a slight incentive to keep hacking and slashing.
  23. AceGamez
    40
    Unfortunately, for everything that Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires does right, it does several things to remind you that this is the exact same game as DW2, way back in 2000; from the combat to the graphical design and quality, the series has been treading water for years.
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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 7 out of 27
  1. HaseoArmahem
    Jun 5, 2016
    1
    I think OmegaForce can't do anythink except copyPaste game. They always did same things and it work ok. But this part is worst. All what theyI think OmegaForce can't do anythink except copyPaste game. They always did same things and it work ok. But this part is worst. All what they can broke - they did it. Enemy general always spawn and go to attack main base, you cant catch enemy main base before cath another supply base. The heroes move slow, supper power is ussles. Game totally unplayeble. I like copy paste Omega games, but this part they totally missed. Don't play it in any coast… Full Review »
  2. asturb
    Mar 23, 2011
    4
    Very bad....
    The same game, with better graphics.
    The gameplay still horrible. There are no cut scenes with the history, that were so cool in    Very bad....
    The same game, with better graphics.
    The gameplay still horrible. There are no cut scenes with the history, that were so cool in the others empires releases.
    I just played to get the trophies.    … Full Review »
  3. Admit1
    Mar 19, 2011
    10
    Game is simple enough to learn and to play randomly without having to get into a big story, yet deep enough to keep you hooked for all nightGame is simple enough to learn and to play randomly without having to get into a big story, yet deep enough to keep you hooked for all night sessions. I have found myself turning this game on for just one battle as well as sitting all night all hyped up on Rockstar's. I gave it an 8 instead of a 10 because there is room for bettering in the fact that I wish there was a little more customization and I wish there was a free roam or "arcade" style like before instead of only being able to play the "empire mode" which is the story mode. This doesn't make that much of a downside but it is something that could be done like prior DW's. I also like the fact that instead of square/triangle button combos that they integrated "specials" by holding L2 and whatever button you wish to coordinate. I specifically like the combo of "double" and "steal" which would then make a double of yourself and then steal gold from the opponents with every hit. The addition of "Empire Mode" is a wonderful aspect, being able to leave certain kingdom leaders for others is great however I wish they would incorporate something like a "relationship" meter so you know where you stand with each leader, you can easily leave and come back however many times without really any punishment. All n all a great game to zone out on and slash the night away, this game keeps me entertained until the best hack n slash ever comes out later, Diablo.… Full Review »
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