Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 10
  2. Negative: 1 out of 10
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  1. Mar 2, 2015
    30
    Koei didn't change a thing to the Dynasty formula, and it's a shame. It's also unacceptable that the game still suffers from the same technical issues that were already known. This episode is supposed to give a tactical dimension to the series, but it doesn't really gain any gameplay depth.
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 21
  2. Negative: 4 out of 21
  1. Jul 15, 2015
    9
    This game does what it and it does well. It's a solid Musou combat well and it adds a fun Empire mode, and I can make my own Captain again!This game does what it and it does well. It's a solid Musou combat well and it adds a fun Empire mode, and I can make my own Captain again! Its been awhile since i could do that and there so much going on. Is it for everyone, no, but for those who it was made for, it's a solid and fun title. Worth at least a try. Full Review »
  2. May 1, 2015
    7
    Would you like your time-traveling Cyborg Monk to ride into battle on the back of a panda, releasing relentless rage-combos with your GatlingWould you like your time-traveling Cyborg Monk to ride into battle on the back of a panda, releasing relentless rage-combos with your Gatling gun against thousands of anonymous soldier drones? If so, this game is for you. Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires is outdated, repetitive, weird, and buggy... but there is nothing else like it available for Xbox One. It can actually be pretty fun.

    The PS4 and PS Vita have gotten the lion's share of obscure / hardcore Japanese games and XONE owners have been left in the dust. With the customization options, RISK-like strategy, the layers of weapons, items, and stratagems... you can make DW8:Empires into something more than the sum of its parts. I have not been able to play online / co-op, but I imagine that might further increase the value of this game.
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  3. Sep 10, 2020
    6
    While the gameplay of Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires is classic, the graphics are very outdated. The fast hack n´slay action combined withWhile the gameplay of Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires is classic, the graphics are very outdated. The fast hack n´slay action combined with strategic moments and the cool character building system are satisfying. But in the end the game is very repetitive and the series seems a bit stuck. But Dynasty Warriors fans will have their fun. Full Review »