Dynasty Warriors 7 returns again to the fall of the Han Dynasty, and this time follows through to the end of the Three Kingdoms Era. Follow the story of three rebellious states that overthrew the Chinese Emperor in a conflict that sparked gigantic battles; just the kind that the Dynasty Warriors series is known for. In addition, play for the first time as the Jin faction, the family and companions of Sima Yi who would found the Jin Dynasty.
The gameplay in Dynasty Warriors 7 is similar to its predecessors, with a focus on fast-paced action and hack-and-slash combat. The story mode features a series of levels based on each faction's storyline, with the player switching between characters throughout. In Conquest mode, players choose a character and fight their way across a map of China, completing battles with special objectives and winning stat points and new weapons. Enemy officers can be befriended and will join the player in combat, while characters can equip nearly any weapon in the game, although they have affinities for certain weapons over others.