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The Three Kingdoms era of Early Imperial China serves as the backdrop for Dynasty Tactics, an offshoot of Koei's Dynasty Warriors series focusing on turn-based strategy instead of 3D action. As either Liu Bei, Cao Cao, or Sun Ce players must carve a dynasty out of the chaos that has engulfed the region.
Starting from a single capital, players must establish armies, nominate envoys, and recruit new officers to the cause while forming alliances, declaring war, and satisfying particular in-game objectives. The battles, which form the heart of play, pit armies of soldiers against one another in turn-based warfare. Each army under the player's control can be made up of four officers: a commander, strategist, and two generals, each of whom has thousands of soldiers at his disposal. The objective is to eradicate the opposing commander within a 30-day time limit (each day represents one full turn).
Battles take place atop grid-like fields, with each officer capable of moving a certain number of spaces based on factors such as unit type and terrain. Turn order is based on the morale of each officer, with the highest morale moving first. After moving to the designated spot, officers can then be positioned in one of the four cardinal directions to set up potential Tactic Combos. Each officer possesses unique battle tactics such as repel, charge, switch, and pit that can be employed when certain battlefield conditions are met. Once executed, a cinematic sequence will play depicting the two sides engaged in a skirmish or other pertinent action.
The ability to use tactics effectively involves proper placement and the correct orientation of an officer. The Aid Tactic, for example, can only be initiated when two allied officers are near an enemy, adjacent to each other, and are facing the same direction. Oftentimes, these tactics will automatically push or pull enemy units to different grid spaces, thereby facilitating the execution of Tactic Combos. Tactic Combos can be unleashed when the outcome of one tactic automatically triggers the necessary conditions required to execute another, with each subsequent combo doling out greater damage than the last.
Although tactics are far more effective than ordinary attacks, they can only be used a limited number of times. At the conclusion of battle, the officer's level is increased based on the deeds performed in battle. High-level officers command larger numbers of troops and are also capable of executing advanced tactics. Between battles, players are taken to a map of the region, detailing enemy positions, political alignment, and other such pertinent information.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
KOEI Corporation
MPN
040198001168
UPC
0040198001168
eBay Product ID (ePID)
9312
Product Key Features
Rating
T-Teen
Genre
Strategy
Features
Plan and execute multiple Tactic Combos to devastating effect Assume the role of legendary rulers Liu Bei, Cao Cao, or Sun Ce Create armies, envoys, and recruit officers
You will love this game. I recommend this to everyone.
For anyone who has played Final Fantasy Tactics, or any of the Dynasty Warriors Series, this is another winner. I love this game. Instead of leading one character around the screen step by step, you lead armies and fight it out with other armies. You get special tactics that you can use. Raid, Repel, et al. This is definitely another winner from the series and I am a big fan of the series. Your generals level up and you have to use strategy to move through the game. You can play the same game with different results everytime. I would absolutely recommend this game to everyone out there. I think it matches up well to Final Fantasy Tactics which I also am a big fan of. I really can't think of anything I dislike about this game. I bought this because I am a big fan of the series and I have Dynasty Warriors 2 through 4, including the expansions like Empires and Extreme Warriors. I also picked up 5 and 6. I don't yet have a playstation 3, so I can't get the more recent games, but I hope to in the next couple of years. Enjoy this game, I know I will. Thanks for the time and space.Read full review
This is a great game in the style of Final Fantasy Tactics, Vandal Hearts, or Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance. If you enjoy turn-based, grid-style, war strategy games then this is a good game for you. It has over 200 characters in it which you can capture or recruit to your side to unlock individual profiles on each on your quest to conquer and unite China under your rule. There are three playable characters and multiple storylines for each character so the replay value of the game is very high.