Anthony John Agnello
Digital TrendsDynasty Warriors 8 review
Published 11/18/2020
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PS3 / PS4 / PC / Vita / XONE / Switch - 2/24/2015
Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires is the second expansion of Dynasty Warriors 8. An additional PlayStation Vita port, which includes all previously released DLC, has also been announced to be released. Like previous Empires expansions, focuses more on strategical and tactical battle system. It allows players to modify the player force's flags, horses, and soldiers, as well as featuring large-scale strategems, enhanced from Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires. In addition to the marriage system, players' officers can have children with their spouses. A new playable character, Xun Yu was also added in Empires.
- Developer
- Omega Force
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo
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66
22 scored reviews
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22
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Score range
30–90
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The critic average is 66 across 22 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Laura Kate Dale
DestructoidReview: Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires
Published 11/26/2015
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90
+24 vs critic avg
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Read originalCyril Lachel
Gaming NexusGaming Nexus Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Review
Published 3/26/2015
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70
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalFrank Naresh
COGconnectedCOGconnected Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Review
Published 3/13/2015
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59
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalKen McKown
ZTGDZTGD Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Review
Published 3/12/2015
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55
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalKrista Noren
GBAtempGBAtemp Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Review
Published 3/10/2015
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73
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Dumlao
Worth PlayingWorth Playing Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Review
Published 3/10/2015
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60
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Wright (Impulsegamer)
ImpulsegamerImpulsegamer Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Review
Published 3/8/2015
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70
+4 vs critic avg
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Read originalNathaniel Stevens
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Review
Published 3/2/2015
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78
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Locher
PlayStation UniversePlayStation Universe Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires Review
Published 3/2/2015
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70
+4 vs critic avg
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