{"product_id":"dynasty-warriors-8-empires-ps3","title":"Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires - PS3","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e T (Teen)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-24-2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Score (1-100): \u003c\/strong\u003e 45\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Action, Strategy \/ tactics, Historical events, Managerial \/ business simulation, Anime \/ Manga, Hack and slash, Fantasy, 3rd-person (Other)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Type(s): \u003c\/strong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires is the latest installment of the 'Empires' series, in which you aim to conquer ancient China using both strategy and the one warrior versus one thousand tactical action the WARRIORS series is known for.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe player becomes a hero from the Three Kingdoms era, with the goal of unifying all of ancient China under their rule via strategy and battles!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also import save data from Free Alliances Version into DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-2 players\u003cbr\u003e\n2MB minimum save size\u003cbr\u003e\nHDTV screen resolution: 720p\u003cbr\u003e\nDUALSHOCK®3\u003cbr\u003e\nNetwork Features\u003cbr\u003e\nNetwork Players 2-2  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware subject to license (us.playstation.com\/softwarelicense).  Online activity subject to Terms of Services and User Agreement (www.sonyenteretainmentnetwork.com\/terms-of-service). One time license fee entitles play on up to 2 PlayStation® 3 systems activated by this account.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires ©2014-2015 KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. DYNASTY WARRIORS and the KOEI logo are registered trademarks of KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD. The KT logo is a registered trademark of KOEI TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD. All rights reserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDynasty Warriors 8: Empires is a single-player and multiplayer hack-and-slash strategy game with tactical and empire management elements. The game is set during the turbulent Three Kingdoms period of ancient China. Instead of following a fixed storyline, players take on the role of a general, ruler, or officer whose fate is shaped by choices and battlefield performance. Campaigns revolve around uniting the land under one banner, with the player free to join existing factions, form new kingdoms, or rise to power as an independent force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe core gameplay retains the large-scale battles of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mobygames.com\/group\/854\/dynasty-warriors-series\/\"\u003eDynasty Warriors series\u003c\/a\u003e. Players select a character and engage in hack-and-slash combat against hundreds of enemy soldiers across sprawling maps. Each hero wields distinct weapons and Musou attacks, powerful abilities that clear groups of foes or heavily damage enemy officers. Objectives vary between capturing bases, defeating rival commanders, or defending allied strongholds, with the tide of battle influenced by player performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween battles, empire management becomes the central system. Players issue commands on a monthly basis, including recruiting officers, forging alliances, developing cities, or initiating invasions. Officers under the player's control can be assigned tasks to strengthen the kingdom, such as improving defenses or raising troop morale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgression occurs through Fame, which represents the reputation gained from actions both on and off the battlefield. Different Fame paths, such as Virtuous, Brave, or Evil, open unique abilities and influence the roles available. Officers can rise through ranks, eventually becoming rulers themselves if they seize enough power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiplomacy and political decisions shape alliances and rivalries, while customizable scenarios allow players to alter starting conditions. The Edit Mode lets players create original officers with personalized appearances, move sets, and story roles, who can then be integrated into campaigns. 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