0 A.D. vs Dynasty Warriors 5
0 A.D.
0 A.D. is a really unique game not because it is possibly one of the most well-made, open-source, historical real-time strategy games we've ever seen; the game started off as a mod for Age of Empires 2: The Age of Kings but ended up being a standalone game with its own game engine and everything. This is a pretty huge feat and puts 0 A.D. on the same level as other successful mod-turned games like Garry's Mod. However, the game may lose out a bit when it comes to popularity mainly because it's not available on Steam, which happens to be the current largest PC gaming platform, and partly because there isn't a lot of promoting from established gaming media, or marketing, even.That said, the game is incredibly impressive for an under-development and completely free game. You can play as a number of civilizations that has their own graphics and models to set them apart. There are also citizen-soldiers who like in real-life, can switch between gatheirng resources like a civilian and fighting as a soldier depending on need. Unlike certain RTS games that allow you to unlock every branch of the tech tree, this game offers technological tradeoffs between two equally important tech, forcing you to really consider your choices and pick one that fits your play style.
0 A.D. also tries to be as historically accurate as possible, conforming its 3D models and maps to actual historical depictions of the people and land back in the day. The effort into making game realistic is astounding, but of course, the devs have mentioned that if they had to choose between having a feature that's historically accurate or playable, they will definitely choose playable every time... naturally, since this is still mainly a game and all.
So, if you're interested, know that you can get the game for free on their site.
Dynasty Warriors 5
Dynasty Warriors 5 once more transports you to feudal China and the war for control. The main families of Wu, Wei and Shu once more vie for control of the country after the Yellow Turban Rebellion is crushed. There are now 48 playable heroes for you use and each has their own moves, combos and weapons with which to devastate their enemies. This time you also have bases in the battlegrounds that you can help defend, or smash your opponents to give you advantages over the enemy.With the hack and slash style that made the series famous blended with a new seamless gameplay, improved graphics and better chain combos there is a lot of excitement to be found. Discover new costumes, weapons and items for each of your favorite characters and enjoy a simple game with a lot of challenge.