Better than before, but still more of the same
Pros: Lots of options for character customization, differing starting conditions for various eras. Ability to choose to serve under different states (rather than the normal trio of Shu, Wei and Wu) is also a plus. Added variety of missions also helps to lessen the monotony.

Cons: Ally AI is horrible as usual, no unique movesets for generals. Distribution of generals is also wonky at times from the start.( i.e historically inaccurate). No real option to form an empire other than invasion (would have been good to add some options for diplomacy etc.)

Only for fans of hack-and-slash games.

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The game is great, but it could've been a lot better. There's no Free Mode, only an extended Empire Mode.

Great hack n slash
You can customize your custom characters, unlock more outfit. This game show more improvement than previous Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires.

Tactical Actions in Musou
This is one of the latest Empires in Musou series, both Dynasty and Samurai warriors. One of the best part in this game is, you can create your "own" character using existing character's model!!! Imagine that you created a loli with LuBu's model, incredible!!!!
This is one of the good games recommended to play with!!

Start your new conquest to unify China once again!
This is the 3rd installment of the empires series. In shin sangoku musou 5 empires, you can now choose to be an officer serving under a lord! You can be a loyal officer who advised on your lord's decision or be an unfaithful officer who betray their lord for gold like lu bu! Playing as lord has also given a whole new card system which aids to strategy on recovering your army or making pact with others to protect yourself. The whole new skill system is amazing as well, allowing you to survive on the battlefield easier even for beginners! There is also the ambush system, entering your opponent's base unseen and catch them off guard by setting it on fire! Not only that, in empires 5, you can move in water!! which gives more accessiblity. The "Create-an-offcier" gives much more vairety of editing and theres even DLC for some costumes from their other famous game. The BGMs are superb as well, the DLC also provide some old BGM for you to enjoy!

Although there maybe little event or cutscene, this game is still a great successful empires game. which i reccommend it a must try especially if you are a dynasty warriors fan.