Metascore
63

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 20
  2. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Play UK
    Mar 21, 2013
    40
    A totally unnecessary expansion that actually adds very little. [Issue#229, p.78]
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 23 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Mar 27, 2013
    9
    It seems to me that critics love to hate this series of games because they think it is the same, at core a button masher though it is muchIt seems to me that critics love to hate this series of games because they think it is the same, at core a button masher though it is much more than that. The latest entry in the Dynasty Warriors Empires is a brilliant game, a strategy game were you follow an officer as they fight for their faction in china to control and change its future. While playing you create your own story within one of Six Scenarios. The focus on this is broken into to build your own empire or being a mercenary fighting for whom ever pays you. The Good 20 plus hours of game play with a different story each time you play/ Improved create your own officer/ two weapon system/ Game Play is easy to get the hang of/ Custom units/ Leveling system for weapons and Char. The Bad PS3 only. Overall the game is fantastic and if you’re looking for a good button masher and good strategy game. Also if your looking to jump into this series go for this game. Full Review »
  2. Jan 6, 2020
    8
    DW7E or DW8E... ? I prefer DW7E. 1-you have a village to visit, 2-you can equipate the other allies. 3-you have good decor (not weird decor asDW7E or DW8E... ? I prefer DW7E. 1-you have a village to visit, 2-you can equipate the other allies. 3-you have good decor (not weird decor as SF ou gundam). 4-better price.... and if you want a conquest mode choose DW7 NOT DW7XL. Full Review »
  3. Apr 24, 2014
    9
    You have to enjoy a game where you're the general of an empire and decide who to attack and enjoy slaughtering you enemies. Though, it isYou have to enjoy a game where you're the general of an empire and decide who to attack and enjoy slaughtering you enemies. Though, it is repetitive from other empire games with extra features, this game is still very enjoyable to play.

    Side note: I noticed that there a lot of critics that have no idea what they are talking about. They criticize this game for being the same thing as its previous games, but they would worship the call of duty series. If anything is super repetitive and has nothing unique about it, then that would be call of duty's forte.
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