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Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires
By Koei Tecmo Games, released 1 Jan 2021
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- simulation video game
- action game
What it is
Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is an action, simulation and strategy game from Koei Tecmo Games. It combines one-versus-a-thousand combat with country-conquering simulation in the Three Kingdoms setting. Battles take the form of castle sieges around each stronghold, where players use planning and military force to try to take the castle. The politics system lets players experience different roles, including ruler, general and unaffiliated officer; officers’ choices and relationships help shape their force. Edit Mode lets players create custom officers. The game is single-player and includes adjustable difficulty, achievements, trading cards, stereo and surround sound, and partial controller support. It is listed for Windows on Steam, with Xbox Series X and Series S also named as platforms. The Steam release date is December 22, 2021.
What players like, and what they don't
- Castle sieges center the combat.
- Play as rulers, generals or unaffiliated officers.
- Officer interactions influence the force.
- Edit Mode supports custom officer creation.
- Steam lists Windows only.
- Steam lists single-player only.
- Controller support is partial.
Who it suits
It suits players interested in combining large-scale action with country management and officer politics. Edit Mode may appeal to players who want to create custom officers.
Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires pairs castle-siege combat with political choices and country-conquering simulation. Its Steam features are single-player, and its listed Steam platform is Windows.
