Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires (Xbox 360, 2006)

I thought this would be like the previous DW games but there are some differences to know before going in.

Whether you consider it good or bad, there is a strategy aspect to the game which in my opinion slows the game progression down considerably. The biggest problem for me initially was accepting alliance requests from everyone then left to wonder why I couldn't invade a nearby area on the map.

Most gamers just pop the game in an play but there are some things you just have to figure out. Stationing generals on the map, developing items, enemy officers retreat rather than being captured for use in your own army are just to name a few.

I am 80% finished with the game (as far as achievements go) and I still have a section of the main menu (special) not available to me. The special items are juggernauts, trojan horses, etc that can be used in battle. I have run across them from the enemy but I haven't been able to employ them for my own.

Gameplay is the same a previous versions so there is no worries. The only in game complaint is the camera is not player adjustable. the only way you look the way you are facing on the 360 is to click the left bumper.

Of the 1000 achievement points, they are attainable in empire mode (no online achievements).

In the end, you will have a lot of questions about how to play or do things in this game (too many to list here) without asking questions. The problem is that the game is so old you may have trouble getting help in a forum now that DW 6 is available.