A warrior lies within you, waiting for the opportunity to showcase your courage and hone your skills. Contending with enemies, garbed in armor and battling for glory, pride and national preservation is how you picture yourself. It's time to unleash the dream and join the fight with Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires. Are you ready to find out what you're made of?Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires returns you to the epic Empires series with an exciting storyline that allows you to follow the chaotic lives of the warriors. Each decision they make greatly affects the rise or fall of the nations they courageously fight for, so choose wisely. Select your combatant from a roster of 83 characters, or build your own with a variety of options. Customize your horses, banners and normal officers for added visual personalization. In Empire mode, you'll be able to choose a role that is best suited for your character. Experience the epic history and its outcomes through a variety of different warfare methodology in replay. Journey through Ancient China's immense plains, desolate wastelands, narrow ravines and immense castles, and battle against enemies and Mother Nature on more than 35 battlefields that feature dynamic conditions affected by the changing seasons and passing time. Prepare to witness — and affect — the course of history.