HotFish
04/Jul/06, 10:21 AM
I wish you could have any amount of space for your motto, because i would use this from Cao Cao a ruler within the game: "Better I betray the world, than let the world betray me!" Brill, but anyhow lets get back to my quick review.
People are saying (well mags)that DW5 Empires is a straightforward multi-format port rather than a true next-gen sequel. Well i don't think that. True the graphics aren't amazing for next gen, but i always thought that this franchise was a good looking game on ps's and xbox/others. I think the graphics are right for the game, lighting is brilliant! The only down side is that some parts of the levels look very lo-res.
Empires puts a new spin on the franchise by placing you to do strategic bits in between the mashing-up-warriors bits. There's a map of China divided into 25 regions, each occupied by a rival force. A surprising amount of manoeuvring and planning is required to invade them all and unify the nation.
One of the things you can do, for example, is form alliances with kingdoms on your borders - especially if your land is poorly defended. This will not only keep these kingdoms off your backs but they'll also help you fend off other invaders. Careful management of your time between battles is essential. Will you decide to improve your territories' industry and weapon craft to create new items, or will you prefer to scour the land for brave new officers and strategists to recruit?
Strategists are particularly useful because they open up new political avenues. The more you 'own', the bigger the list of options you'll have in between battles. There is a option where you can give the people of your lands money this will automatically raise your territories' defences. On the other hand,you can raise taxes for loads of cash.
There are 46 controllable officers to either recruit or capture. Each has a different weapon and unique 'Mousou' attack, which can be upgraded by building EXP. I have used only one or two to do most of the game as you have the option to keep the exp points/gained to use level to level. So you can guess if you were to use every character than there is alot of game to play.
The game is huge. There are six senarios to do. The first two opened are Yellow Turban Rebellion (based on true events in China circa 190AD) and a new one Gathering of Hero's (made up). Once you play the first real one you open up the next and so on. Within these senario's you have to take the 25 empires to complete it, no mean feet. Yes, each senario uses the same 25 levels, but each event is different in China's time and therefore certain characters have a major infulence on these. for example try a different ruler and you cannot take your land so therefore you can take the land you ruled in previous games. Hence again loads or replay vaule.
There are 36 achievements to unlock, there's no on-line play so everything can be achieved, though can take a long time to do so. The achievements range from unlocking up to 250 characters to completing the senarios and playing in the special stages.
I love this game. Gameplay is so straightforward. Button bashing, but the strategic bits make you think about the game.
This game is brill, and anyone who has played the game/franchise before will love it. Those who haven't i think you will love it to.
Oh and it's priced £30 and below
Cya's
:)
People are saying (well mags)that DW5 Empires is a straightforward multi-format port rather than a true next-gen sequel. Well i don't think that. True the graphics aren't amazing for next gen, but i always thought that this franchise was a good looking game on ps's and xbox/others. I think the graphics are right for the game, lighting is brilliant! The only down side is that some parts of the levels look very lo-res.
Empires puts a new spin on the franchise by placing you to do strategic bits in between the mashing-up-warriors bits. There's a map of China divided into 25 regions, each occupied by a rival force. A surprising amount of manoeuvring and planning is required to invade them all and unify the nation.
One of the things you can do, for example, is form alliances with kingdoms on your borders - especially if your land is poorly defended. This will not only keep these kingdoms off your backs but they'll also help you fend off other invaders. Careful management of your time between battles is essential. Will you decide to improve your territories' industry and weapon craft to create new items, or will you prefer to scour the land for brave new officers and strategists to recruit?
Strategists are particularly useful because they open up new political avenues. The more you 'own', the bigger the list of options you'll have in between battles. There is a option where you can give the people of your lands money this will automatically raise your territories' defences. On the other hand,you can raise taxes for loads of cash.
There are 46 controllable officers to either recruit or capture. Each has a different weapon and unique 'Mousou' attack, which can be upgraded by building EXP. I have used only one or two to do most of the game as you have the option to keep the exp points/gained to use level to level. So you can guess if you were to use every character than there is alot of game to play.
The game is huge. There are six senarios to do. The first two opened are Yellow Turban Rebellion (based on true events in China circa 190AD) and a new one Gathering of Hero's (made up). Once you play the first real one you open up the next and so on. Within these senario's you have to take the 25 empires to complete it, no mean feet. Yes, each senario uses the same 25 levels, but each event is different in China's time and therefore certain characters have a major infulence on these. for example try a different ruler and you cannot take your land so therefore you can take the land you ruled in previous games. Hence again loads or replay vaule.
There are 36 achievements to unlock, there's no on-line play so everything can be achieved, though can take a long time to do so. The achievements range from unlocking up to 250 characters to completing the senarios and playing in the special stages.
I love this game. Gameplay is so straightforward. Button bashing, but the strategic bits make you think about the game.
This game is brill, and anyone who has played the game/franchise before will love it. Those who haven't i think you will love it to.
Oh and it's priced £30 and below
Cya's
:)