Dynasty Warriors for the Sony PlayStation 1 is a fighting game with one-on-one combat, set in a vivid reimagining of ancient China. It's based on historical texts like Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Players choose from a selection of characters, each with unique fighting styles and special moves, to battle through various stages and opponents, aiming to defeat the powerful overlord Dong Zhuo. Incorporating elements of strategy within its fast-paced action, it laid the foundation for its sequels' shift to the hack-and-slash genre.