Koei brings its tactical sim Empires concept on Omega Force`s non-stop combat set of series (previously seen in Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires) to the world of Samurai Warriors. At the start of the game Feudal Japan is divided into warring states and it is up to the player to resurrect a nation using equal amounts of strategy and strength! The game`s ultimate goal is to unite Japan`s 25 regions into a single nation under one ruler. Prior to each battle, the player will meet with their war council to discuss military and political affairs; then it`s time for combat. Using the unique tactical play of the Empires series, the game`s deck of 90 policy cards, used to issue military commands and impose political policies, is boosted by 50 new cards inspired by Japanese history, while all-new formation cards are based on historically-authentic samurai attack formations.