Dynasty Warriors

Developed by Omega Force and published by Koei Tecmo, the franchise established the "Musou" subgenre. Players control powerful military generals, executing sweeping attacks against hundreds of enemy soldiers on large-scale battlefields. The release of Dynasty Warriors 3 in 2001, which later received a Dynasty Warriors 3 [Platinum] edition in 2002, introduced cooperative multiplayer and expanded the roster of playable characters, cementing the gameplay formula.

The popularity of the series led to extensive media coverage and dedicated strategy guides, such as those published by Prima Games, including Dynasty Warriors 2 [Prima] and Dynasty Warriors 5 [Prima]. Over the decades, the series expanded its tactical elements, introducing base capture mechanics, weapon switching, and open-world environments. Its enduring legacy is reflected in its influence on action game design and its adaptation into anime, manga, and live-action film.