Underplayed Gems

Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires (2021)

Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires cover
Developer
Omega Force
Publisher
Koei Tecmo
Platforms
Google Stadia, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Simulator, Strategy, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Rating
3.0 of 5, 3 player ratings
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

A blend of frantic 1-vs-1000 hack-and-slash combat with deliberate battlefield command and territorial conquest.

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About

Combining the 1 vs. 1,000 action of Dynasty Warriors with the addition of strategic elements, including unit command, Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires sets players on a quest to conquer ancient China by both sword and strategy. Powerful Siege Battles enable commanders to deploy units to capture strategic points on the map like castles. Experiencing high-stakes fights at every turn, players can now take control of these central points on the battlefield through the use of fire attacks or other stratagem, siege weapons, and, at times, simply by force as commanders execute their strategies and attack enemy troops by issuing vital commands to units throughout the skirmish.

Screenshots

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