Dynasty Warriors

Dynasty Warrior 5 Empires
$19.99
First of all easy achievemants, I believe I got around 920/1000. But the game is the same thing over and over for 100 battles. The graphics are decent and there are a crap load of characters but they are all basically made from same 20 molds just with 200+ faces. Stick to the normal Dynasty Warriors and erase Empires from your mind. If you're a hardcore fan you'll love this game, if you're a casual fan you'd shoot yourself in the head if it wasn't for the achievemants.

Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires
$39.99
My son loves this game, can't get him off the X-Box 360 since we bought it.

Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires
$39.99
This is a good game once you get started. Requires a lot to get started but once you learn, wow! Great graphics and battles. This game is not for the impatient player. Like I said " it takes a lot of configuring to get started.

Dynasty Warriors 4
$29.99
While I believe DW3 is the best in the series, DW4 is my personal favorite for a variety of reasons.

Pros:

*Best looking game in the series.

- Almost a tie between DW4 and DW5. Dynasty Warriors 5 has better draw distance, but DW4 has a better looking interface, IMO. DW4 also has the best looking and most well designed stages (even if they repeat for certain battles).


*Create an Officer.

- Does not require the XL expansion, plus any character can join Musou mode.


*Exceptional RPG-style character progression.

- Ability to upgrade to more item slots, ranks, and use of Orbs is a big plus.


*Production values for sound.

- Voices for characters were probably the best in the series (LuBu, in particular, is mean). As far as sound effects go, the various fighting grunts, slashes and clashes sound very good and/or are less annoying than in the other DW and SW games. This game also has the best soundtrack in the series, it is richer and fuller than the one in DW3. A great variety of tunes and most of the tunes are also quite catchy.


*Gameplay is well balanced.

- New counter attack ability as well as in-game Bodyguard commands make things more tactical and fun. There is also a new jump charge attack as well as make-or-break duels which add some more depth.


*Good learning curve with a high level of challenge.

- The Yellow Turban Menace and Si Shui Gate stages provide a good platform for beginners to sharpen their skills. While stages like the Nanman Campaign, Jian Ye and Xu Chang are real tests for DW veterans (especially on Hard difficulty).


*Alternate stages in Musou Mode.

- Secret Tales stages provide some variety to Musou Mode.



As good as DW4 is, nothing is perfect.

Cons:


*Japanese voice-overs from DW3 have not been included.

- Disappointing, but understandable, with all of the new things that have been added to DW4.


*The new weapon system is good, but linear.

- You are now rewarded more for kill count instead of exploration. Fans of the series either hate this or love it.


*Bow and weapon functionality has been limited (somewhat).

- Bow damage has been reduced, ability to move bow during Musou attack has been removed. Bow lock-on is annoying. The ability to change direction while attacking with your normal weapon has been reduced, but is still present (fortunately).


*Musou mode is largely the same for many of the characters in the same kingdom.

- This is both good and bad, as it allows for unique situations for some characters, but is the same for most others (this depends upon the character and situation).

Cons aside, this is probably the best Dynasty Warriors game in the series. Though it is more linear in some ways than Dynasty Warriors 3 (which is why DW3 is better overall).

Can't decide between DW3 and DW4? If you like more variety, go with DW3. If you like better quality, get DW4.

If you buy one Dynasty Warriors game for PS2, make it this one. Best graphics, best gameplay, best Musou Mode. Also, I recommend anyone to try to find the Empires and Xtreme Legends expansions (though they are rare, I own both).