I'm a huge fan of the Dynasty Warriors and the Dynasty Warriors Empires franchises. However, I just bought Dynasty Warriors 8 and I was severely disappointed. Compared to Dynasty Warriors 4, Koei completely took out key features to this game. Like the troop numbers, morale, the map size, and the ability to even see your objectives without scrolling through the game log.
During battle, it's impossible to know if you defeat an enemy if they will actually not return to battle or not. Also, its impossible to even characterize who's who on the battlefield for regular military units. There are also no bodyguards, no customization. It's disappointing compared to Dynasty Warriors 4.
The story is alright, it hasn't wow'd me so far. I have had a rough time having to play as certain officers. Some of which are really are bad.
I was looking for a decent Dynasty Warriors game to play on my PS3, I guess I should have invested in the original PS1 Dynasty Warriors game becauase I bet it would have been a hell of a lot more enjoyable to play than this disappointment.
Next time, Koei, don't take out troop numbers and dismantle the entire purpose of the game. I miss knowing what kind of army im running in Dynasty Warriors, and I want to actually see the little green arrow that shows where I am..