Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires is a strategy/action video game for the Sony PS2 (Playstation 2). A spin-off installment of the popular Dynasty Warriors series, the game merges thrilling combat scenarios with strategic gameplay. The players command and lead historical Chinese factions, striving to conquer all of China's 24 regions through strategic battles. The game draws inspiration from the epic stories of feudal China, as told through the novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Each character boasts individual abilities, weapons, and fighting styles, adding variety to the gameplay. The overall objective revolves around managing resources, developing troops, and vanquishing enemies both on and off the battlefield.