No other game in the series has come close to the greatness 3 achieved. The best music, the best character weapon weapon set up, best voice actors, battles that felt impactful and like they took effort to move through, bodyguards you felt like you earned, a general moving with generals to achieve glory and survival. Absolutely fantastic game.
Imma have to stop you right there. Best VAs? Nah my man lol. But the OSTs in this game were outright amazing. The VAing in this one was so bad it was enjoyable though.
Imma have to keep it a buck with you homie. Best VAs definitely go to Dynasty Warriors 7, like galaxy wide from the others. Everything else you said is legit though.
The countless hours and nights I played this with my cousin to get 100% completion. This is hands down the best theme in the game. So epic. It drives you to win. Siege of He Fei!
In this stage the ambush party with crossbows is a nightmare (Even with bow defense you take severe damage from arrow volley). When the reinforcements arrive from the Wei forces they struggle instantly. The Wu side is even worse because if you don't deal with them on time and the morale is low, Cao Rui and Man Chong will attack Sun Quan.