While Xtreme Legends original intention is to be additive to the original Dynasty Warriors experience, for the most part until recently you can technically play these expansion packs standalone which is what I actually ended up doing for 3 as a kid since I didn't know better.

For starters, this is a great expansion for the original game. It adds new characters, a fifth weapon, some new stages, musou modes for the "other" faction of characters, a new easier and harder difficulty settings and more challenge modes. It's just more Dynasty Warriors 3 which isn't a bad thing.

Now sadly considering this game can be played standalone, it can be also be completely lackluster in itself. Only having the musou modes for the new characters and a few stages leave a lot to be desired. You'd only really be getting ten percent of the original experience with just Xtreme Legends alone.

If you want to access the new content, I would highly suggest it being additive to Dynasty Warriors 3 instead of it being standalone of course. Word of warning from a kid that actually sunk dozens of hours into just this one alone.