Samurai Warriors 4 Empires

 PlayStation 4
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 7 out of 28
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  1. MrMagicBrownies
    Mar 15, 2016
    2
    Really disappointing. I wasn't super thrilled with the last Empires title (Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires) because of how stripped-down it felt, and was hoping for something different, maybe something that felt like a more fleshed-out experience. Luckily for me, this game is very different from DW8:E, Unluckily for me, it's different in the worst possible way(s). Starting with Edit Mode,Really disappointing. I wasn't super thrilled with the last Empires title (Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires) because of how stripped-down it felt, and was hoping for something different, maybe something that felt like a more fleshed-out experience. Luckily for me, this game is very different from DW8:E, Unluckily for me, it's different in the worst possible way(s). Starting with Edit Mode, which should logically be expanded upon and improved in a sequel (direct or otherwise), is strangely empty, with a grand total of 6 facial hair options for male officers, 4 voices to pick from, hairstyles lifted directly out of Dynasty Warriors 8, a very limited static selection of banners, and a general lack of polish.

    Conquest and Genesis mode are absolutely awful. You pick a clan, as opposed to a soldier, and play out predetermined scenarios, playing as the historically accurate ruler. As somebody who likes to play these games with a focus on the character that they created, this is a huge piss-off. You can no longer begin as a Free Officer and work to build an army to unite the land, which was kind of the entire reason I bought this game in the first place. The pre-existing characters and lore are nowhere near strong enough to hold my interest, and that becomes even more glaringly obvious to me when I don't have a choice in whether or not I want to follow their halfway historically accurate scenarios.

    The other huge problem is the scenarios themselves. They take about 45 minutes apiece to complete, especially with the tragically easy combat in these games (I played for 13 hours and almost died once on Nightmare difficulty). Sometimes the ambition of the clan you've picked is to simply 'Unite these 4 provinces', or 'Reach the Capital, which is literally two provinces away'. The difficulty is nonexistent, which is basically par for the course, but I was hoping for some sort of new mechanic, or at least a political aspect with a steeper learning curve, but if you choose to listen to them, you can just mindlessly sit in front of the TV watching menus while your advisers make the "tough" decisions for you.

    To sum it up, if you're looking for a sandbox experience of any sort, steer clear of this game. Not worth the money they're asking for it. I'd struggle to give it a recommendation at $25, let alone $50.    … Expand
  2. Kamarr
    Mar 26, 2016
    3
    If you happen to read this and your a die hard fan do not buy this. This was a disgrace even though its not as buggy as DW8E which I'm thankful for Koei Tecmo is by far the worst company now. They push out **** games expecting a miracle and what little fans they have there killing them with these half assed games from there top franchise aka the DW & SW Empires franchise. Even SamuraiIf you happen to read this and your a die hard fan do not buy this. This was a disgrace even though its not as buggy as DW8E which I'm thankful for Koei Tecmo is by far the worst company now. They push out **** games expecting a miracle and what little fans they have there killing them with these half assed games from there top franchise aka the DW & SW Empires franchise. Even Samurai Warriors 2 Empires was better than this one. I really felt I bought a PS2 game or PS3 game that was dubbed down.... This was the last chance I gave Koei to redeem themselves from there other fault DW8E.
    Now let me break this down into the pros and cons.Oh also look at there DLC which NOBODY is buying because they **** us again and I hope nobody buys them period sick of them dropping so many Payed for DLC to for there game I mean look at DW8E to and add up all there DLC costs thats like 4 PS4 games you could buy so please avoid buying there DLC so they can stop **** us.

    Pros: An ok CaW but very dubbed down from DW8Empires being you can't edit troops or anything beyond your own CaW. The art style and the Castle concept is ok. Also there are some ok scenes between officers.

    Cons:I felt like I was playing a PS2 game, Very lack luster it may offer a one time play through for some, the graphics are meh even though I like the troop designs on the field, No general mode you have to be a ruler. So many pay wall dlc for a TERRIBLE washed down game. Also the officer cut scenes are meh.

    There are so many other negatives I want to list but I'm so pissed at Koei atm to the point that I will boy cot them till they stop making these terrible games.
    If you can get this game for 19.99$ then I'd say buy it it but do not get any of the DLC unless its free I'm dead serious this is a PS2 game with minor graphics haul.    … Expand

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

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  1. GameSpew
    May 9, 2016
    70
    It’s undeniable though that if you’re after some solid strategy action to exercise both the brain and the thumbs that Samurai Warriors 4: Empires will satiate your desires; just don’t expect it to blow you away.
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  2. GameCritics
    Apr 22, 2016
    60
    While it seems like Omega Force should have this formula locked down tight, the truth is that Samurai Warriors 4: Empires doesn't quite gel.
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  3. High-Def Digest
    Apr 10, 2016
    80
    Both a great action game and a really fun strategy game, 'Empires' might not appeal to most 'Warriors' fans, as the new elements can seem intimidating and almost jarring when put next to the combat, but for those who put the time in, there's a lot of complexity and fantastic ideas to be found here, making this one of the best 'Warriors' games to date.
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