DYNASTY WARRIORS 5 EMPIRES XBOX 360 X360

Set in ancient China, DW5: Empires brings Empire Mode to the latest DW game, while the core hack & slash and button mashing gameplay remains the same.

Empire mode adds a strategy overlay to the base game, with a map of 25 areas to conquer. Each turn consists of two parts: controlling the empire and making war. Your territories bring you tax revenue each turn, which you can spend on different actions. You can create items and tactics that your generals can use in battle. Recruit generals and troops, fortify your territories, among many other command options. You can wage war on other territories or be called upon to defend your own. For each battle, you select which generals and lieutenants will fight. There are 4 scenarios to unlock, although they don't offer much to differentiate themselves.

There is two-player split-screen co-op, in either Empire of Free game mode. Along with the base game soundtrack, this edition also adds soundtracks from previous titles including Dynasty Warriors 2, Dynasty Warriors 3, and Dynasty Warriors 4.