Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires
About the Game
Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires is a strategy-oriented variant of Dynasty Warriors 4 , mixing it with gameplay similar to Romance of the Three Kingdoms . The heart of the game, the Empire mode, begins by choosing any of 24 regions and 42 rulers (custom characters can be created). Beginning with a small kingdom, the ultimate goal is to conquer all other regions. Each turn, players are given a choice from 4 different governing options (brought to your attention by your generals) followed by a single decision of action.
Gameplay & Core Systems
In any battle, be it offense or defense, players choose up to three generals and three lieutenants and their troops to form the army. Soldiers fill the battlefield with different ranks and styles (normal, archers, guards, sorceresses and two types of siege weapons) as well as horses which can be ridden. players, in third-person perspective, may guard, parry, attack, charge, fire arrows, jump, announce or charge up to unleash a special "musou" attack. All generals and lieutenants are displayed on the map and may be attacked or challenged. The obvious goal of the battlefield is to control strongholds at strategic points that will make it easier to defend or reach a certain area or opponent.
Standout Features
- Enemy characters who are defeated enough times in a battle can be challenged to a duel.
- The winner of an offensive action can claim a territory and capture enemy soldiers.
- Versus: Another notable element is a Versus mode where two players compete against one another in 4 different ways: defeat the most enemies (Vanquish), collect the most treasure (Pilfer), knock the most enemies off a wall (Melee) and a test of survival (Endurance).
- Dynasty Warriors: Another notable element is unlockable art galleries and the ability to import data from either Dynasty Warriors 4 or Dynasty Warriors 4: Xtreme Legends .
- At any given time, these stronghold areas are under the control of either of the two sides and routinely generate health recovery items.
- Each province under control of an empire nets that empire 100 gold each turn which may be spent on various governing decisions.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen and Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
Presentation & Atmosphere
Audio support includes Dolby Pro Logic II.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires | Sony PlayStation 2 | PS2.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | KOEI Co., Ltd. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Omega Force | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | KOEI Co., Ltd. | Japan | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Omega Force | Japan | MobyGames |
| Published by | Taiwan Koei Entertainment Software, Inc. | Taiwan; Japanese version | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Omega Force | Taiwan; Japanese version | MobyGames |
| Published by | KOEI Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Omega Force | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | KOEI Co., Ltd. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Omega Force | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | KOEI Co., Ltd. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Omega Force | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | KOEI Co., Ltd. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Omega Force | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | KOEI Co., Ltd. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Omega Force | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Pro Logic II | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Analog Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Controller Types Supported | Digital Controller | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Gamepads Supported | DualShock 2 | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-2 Players | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | Internal Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Save Game Methods | External Storage | PlayStation 2 | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | KOEI | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Omega Force | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Koei | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2004-03-18 | Japan | MobyGames |
| 2004-03-18 | Taiwan; Japanese version | MobyGames |
| 2004-08-31 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2004-09-17 | France | MobyGames |
| 2004-09-17 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2004-09-17 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 2004-09-17 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2004-08-31 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2004-08-31 | North America | PriceCharting |
| August 31, 2004 | North America | PriceCharting |
| August 31, 2004 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony PN | SLES-52591 | Italy | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060073300709 | Italy | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4988615019302 | Japan | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLPM-65565 | Japan | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1823984139 | Japan | MobyGames |
| UPC-A | 040198001359 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLUS-20938 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B0001Y73WI | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 30734980 | United States | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-52593 | France | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060073300686 | France | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-52592 | Germany | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060073300693 | Germany | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-52591 | Spain | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060073300716 | Spain | MobyGames |
| Sony PN | SLES-52591 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 5060073300679 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1702960571 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| upc | 040198001359 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B0001Y73WI | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 30734980 | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
