• Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2003
  • Also On: PC
User Score
9.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 168 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 2 out of 168

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  1. DogMat
    Apr 21, 2006
    10
    Awesome.
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  2. KenedaA.
    Mar 25, 2003
    10
    Best dynasty ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RichardR.
    Jul 10, 2003
    10
    Well cool.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. DanielB.
    Aug 20, 2003
    10
    This game is one of the best games I ever played!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. J.K.
    Aug 7, 2003
    10
    If theres something I like best, it's the weapon upgrade system. Pure adrenaline. I'd give it a 12 if possible.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. AdamF.
    May 30, 2004
    10
    You guys did a great job on this one. this game has to be one of my top favorites of all times!!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. BillyBob
    Mar 20, 2003
    10
    It didnt come out yet....so how can u rate it? unless ur in Japan...but it looks great so i gave it a 10.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. JimM.
    Mar 25, 2003
    10
    This game is the daddy of all games
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. UzzielP.
    Apr 15, 2003
    10
    i think this game is awesome it got stuff i've never seen on video games it's the best.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. BradS.
    May 29, 2003
    10
    The best version of Dyntasy Warriors yet! If your even the slightest fan of hack n' slash or beat 'em ups, you'd be totaly foolish to pass this gem of a game up.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. TomcatG.
    Jun 6, 2003
    10
    I rate this game a 10 because it is fun as anything to slice and dice things, but then again i have never played the other dynasty warrior games.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. AnthonyL.
    Jul 12, 2003
    10
    Da best game........ EVA!!!!!! A MUST BUY!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. BHighsmith
    Jul 31, 2003
    10
    My friend Joseph Hatch got me into the game, and I think it's the best game ever to be made.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. JustinJ.
    Jul 7, 2003
    10
    You are finally available to use Lu Bu and Meng Huo in musou mode! Plus Cao Cao and Liu Bei have better costumes.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  15. AlexP.
    Aug 3, 2003
    10
    Addictive :D
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  16. ShawnN.
    Aug 8, 2003
    10
    One of the best games ever, a must buy. So much skill and effort put into this brilliant game.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  17. TsukiH.
    Aug 9, 2003
    10
    I agree with that Dynasty Warriors 4 is a fun, addicting game, but it ticks me off that few people look past the battlefield engine to understand the history and story behind the game. There are a few minor flaws, but everything else compensates for it. The music is awesome, and I'm buying the soundtrack soon.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  18. AlexanderH.
    Mar 23, 2004
    10
    I always like these samurai kind of games and the action of this game is cool especially with 2 players. also the effects are good, voices good, combos are nice, weapons changes are great etc. i only miss a bit of gore. something like tenchu wrath of heaven.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  19. EmopunkboyK.
    Jul 17, 2004
    8
    Ive got about 200 hrs. in it and still playing, but the koei franchise needs something new and inventive... badly for Dynasty warriors 5.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  20. JimmyWoodnut
    Aug 21, 2004
    6
    Good 4 about 3 days but then is just plain boring i would recomend this game but not any of the other dynasty warrior games by the way if ure thinking of buying this game and have been put of buy me saying i got bored after 3 days i just wanna tell u that 3 days is good for me.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  21. RamiW.
    Mar 3, 2006
    10
    One of the greatest games of all time the 3 new characters are cool.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  22. TheWargamer
    May 2, 2008
    9
    Professional Game Reviewers know sod-all about what makes a good game. They can slag off Dynasty Warriors as unsophisticated and motonous hack-and-slash all they want, but they refuse to acknowledge the fact that people like me will still happily plug in a Mega Drive, and spend happy hours slashing away on Golden Axe, or clubbing people with lead pipes on Streets of Rage. Dynasty Warriors 4 is unsophisticated videogame violence of the Old School styling. Run around, grab power ups, slaughter untold thousands of generic warriors, beat the "Boss" characters and conquer china. It's not going to challenge you mentally, but it is really good fun nonetheless! Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  23. VincentA.
    Nov 30, 2003
    10
    This game rocks! Good job KOEI !!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  24. BobJoe
    Mar 27, 2003
    10
    The best game of the year, either this or Splinter cell the best games ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  25. MattM.
    Mar 29, 2003
    10
    I love this game. I can't stop playing, it is the best game so far this year.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  26. TinMan
    Apr 13, 2003
    10
    a o k
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  27. WillS.
    Apr 19, 2003
    10
    I love this game, i bought it the day it came out and I still can't put it down!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  28. Big_F.C.
    Apr 20, 2003
    10
    I have to give this game a solid 10....I've seen many reviews and opinions saying that this game is not very good due to the fact that its almost the same thing as all the DW's before it...but i just bought this game two days ago...and out of 48 hours ive been playing it about 26 lol...i have blisters on my thumb..if any game can keep me playin into the early morning hours like this game can than it deserves a solid ten! Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  29. Hades
    Apr 22, 2003
    9
    The sheer brilliant spelling in the review i just read has finally inspired me to write my take on Dynasty Warriors 4 after much procrastinating. Another year another Dynasty Warriors. If you've played any of the previous installments of the series then you'll know exactly what this one will be like, graphics and all. The graphics, while improved, aren't a very noticeable improvement. They still look good but compared to DW3 they look rather similar. The sound effects and music are typical Dynasty Warriors fare, i personally cannot stand the music in these games, but thankfully you can turn it off at your discretion. I personally think the voice acting is MUCH better in this installment, while there are still a few stinkers overall it is much improved since the last one. Sound effects are basically the same from the last game, effective, but plain. The gameplay is also the same formula that has been used in the past two games, adding a few new additions to the concept of it. It can become repetitive. It can become repetitive. I write that twice to emphasize that point for people that might not like the idea of gameplay that doesn't branch out much. Still though, ive been a fan of Dynasty Warriors and think this installment in the series is also some of the greatest fun ive had on my PS2, simple, but entertaining. I do have a gripe to voice though, about the "create a warrior" option. Know that this is simply one of the most limited and bare bones extras ive ever enocountered and an incredible dissapointment when compared to the greatness of the rest of the game. It's a novelty at best. The game though repeats its tradition of having some of the best replay value ive experienced in a series and some of the most simple, but fun gameplay ive come across. I recommend a definite purchase for fans of the series/genre and a rental (at first) for people that are skeptical of the title. At the very least give this game a try though. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  30. SimonH.
    May 11, 2003
    10
    This game is just outstanding and is compact with loads of new modes.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  31. KevinM.
    May 12, 2003
    10
    It is the best game ever.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  32. Skhan
    May 14, 2003
    10
    It is easily the best game out there!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  33. [Anonymous]
    May 16, 2003
    10
    I play this game a ot It is fun I like Cheese My faviorite part is being abla to make your own chars. I finnished 1 of the story modes and almost finished another one I got most of the chars. Altogether this is a great game.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  34. Craig
    May 17, 2003
    10
    Game with never ending fun that you can keep playing.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  35. ShermanB.
    May 20, 2003
    10
    I find it impossible to give Dynasty Warriors 4 anything below a 10.The battle system configureation is awsome,fell in love with the three new characters,the graphics are exellent,and I find myself in question wether or not Koie can come up with an even better game.10 out of 10 for Dynasty Warriors 4.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  36. MichaelC.
    May 29, 2003
    10
    Sun Ce kicks major ass and this game is the best of the series people keep complaining it is like the others but if it wasn't what is the use of calling it dynasty warriors? i think is great since ive played all the D.W. series and this one is brilliant i mean all the characters to choose from(Sun Ce is the best) and all the levels and stories. it deserves nothing lower than 10. If you dont like it how bout you go make a better game see how hard it is....exactly. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  37. AbherullahN.
    May 31, 2003
    10
    This game is a major kick ass. It has all the moves, basically its a lovely game and should not be missed. The most preffered dynasty, i think would be Wu because it has all these cool dudes in it. (specially Zhou Yu & Sun Ce)
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  38. Bob
    May 3, 2003
    0
    This game sux.
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  39. JoshB.
    May 3, 2003
    10
    I got to play on a demo for dw2 and i was hooked and brought along with 3 and xtreme legends, but don't have enough money to buy 4 and it's killing me. This game is more than awsome its the best game in the world. My friend that doesn't even like games was hooked. I LOVE THIS GAME.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  40. MarisaS.
    May 4, 2003
    10
    I have never seen a cooler game! It is so much fun, I'm hooked!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  41. AlexJ.
    May 6, 2003
    10
    It's the best game ever!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  42. Jacko
    May 8, 2003
    10
    Ma Chao & Gan Ning rule.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  43. JamesBond
    Jun 27, 2003
    10
    THE BEST GAME IN THE WORLD!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  44. AdamM.
    Jun 9, 2003
    10
    It's true that some improvements could be made, obviously, but it's the same with all games, period, or we wouldn't have sequels. The Dynasty Warriors series - and Dynasty Warriors 4 specifically - is overall so great that to change it too much would be trying to fix what isn't broken. The game is fun, long, and diverse with the challenge of leveling up 30+ officers and getting all the boards and endings. And it's excellent stress relief! Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  45. TonyP.
    Jul 1, 2003
    10
    This is the best game in the series yet. This one is more realistic and twice as fun. The added features such as the encyclopedia and creat mode are in need of improvement however they are special features most games don't have anyway. One added feature in this game that I am very impressed with is the challenge mode it is fun and still adds more excitment to the game. This is the first game other than Tribes that I have ever seen with a full blown battle happening all at once, this adds yet another level of excitment to the game. This one is a the top of my list of great games. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  46. Joe
    Jul 15, 2003
    10
    It's great.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  47. ArmanK.
    Jul 21, 2003
    10
    It is the best game i have ever played it has everything in it new wapeons items and even horses more character more levels and more fun filled adventures.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  48. SapphireC.
    Jul 27, 2003
    9
    I can't find hidden characters and stages! It's very fustrating!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  49. Phil
    Jul 9, 2003
    10
    Get this game!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  50. S.Cho
    Aug 20, 2003
    10
    Addictive....all i'm going to say.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  51. PeterG.
    Aug 20, 2003
    10
    Very indepth story, more difficult to level than previous games.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  52. ShunL.
    Sep 9, 2003
    10
    Great game!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  53. AndrewY.
    Mar 19, 2004
    10
    No duh, this game rocks.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  54. SarahW.
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    This game is just so addictive! It has to be the most exciting in the Dynasty Warriors Series! A must buy.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  55. DasingT.
    Aug 8, 2004
    10
    This game is cool.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  56. Joe
    Mar 17, 2003
    10
    It's great.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  57. Dan
    Mar 26, 2003
    8
    When's this game to be released in Britain? If anyone knows please tell me, i have to buy it-because from the images i've seen; this game looks fantastic! so far; only looks can contribute to my rating and thats enough to give an eight out of ten at least.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  58. AndrewL.
    Apr 15, 2003
    5
    Its fun, but sort of one-dimentional a little boring.
    • 0 of 1 users said yes
  59. AmyD.
    Apr 16, 2003
    10
    I bought this game for my boyfriend and he now brings its everywhere he goes he is so cute awww but the game is amazing it has such good graphics and its a game that we all cant put down all of our friends play it and fight over it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  60. JoshS.
    Apr 16, 2003
    10
    It's the best game there is but the cheat codes only work for the japanese version.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  61. TomNg
    Apr 21, 2003
    10
    BEST version ever!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  62. JonaJ.
    Apr 21, 2003
    0
    Thsi game is like other dynasty warriors. Strategy should be implentend. Just buy previous dynasty warriors who are now at the so called platinum label. Wich is cheaper. Repetitive fighting doesn't earn a price tag off 50 dollars.
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  63. Marisa
    Apr 20, 2003
    10
    This is one of my favorite games! I love playing it! For those of you who like fighting games, strategy games, and historical games, this one is for you!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  64. Adam
    Apr 25, 2003
    10
    I played this game only for a couple min. at my girlfriends house...i fell in love with it. i drove right over to the closest store and bought it right away i love the fact that you can creat your own person. its a good stress releaver too. i dont know about anyone else but i made myself on that game and i like that fact i can kill thousands upon thousands of people. this is a legendary game all on its own. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  65. JoshO.
    Apr 28, 2003
    9
    Need to add new characters and 20 new stages or new plot with created characters as main characters.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  66. RichardH.
    Apr 30, 2003
    10
    Great game, has everything DW3 had & more!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  67. MosesW.
    Apr 3, 2003
    10
    Awesome Game, really addictive, Just wait for Dynasty Warriors 5.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  68. RayM.
    Apr 8, 2003
    9
    If you like GOOD hack and slash, where your character REALLY builds up and a good variety of characters to choose from, this game is awesome. I got involved with this series with DW 3 and I love it. Only frustrating part is when you don't save in the middle of a battle and you have like 700 kills and are almost done with the mission and get beat up by common lackeys and die...it is 45 minutes you can't get back that were totally wasted. Guan Yu RULES!!! Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  69. DaleS.
    May 11, 2003
    10
    This game is great.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  70. EricG.
    May 11, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  71. DevenS.
    May 10, 2003
    10
    This game rocks. I bought it and then I was hooked. Lu Bu is awsome.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  72. MikeW.
    May 11, 2003
    10
    It's awesome.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  73. AlexHogue
    May 16, 2003
    9
    The best game there ever was!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  74. JohnH.
    May 5, 2003
    10
    This game is the Shiz, Lu Bu Kicks Some major Azz.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  75. Steve
    May 9, 2003
    10
    Excellent.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  76. TimB.
    Jun 28, 2003
    10
    This is the best installment yet, there is almost nothing bad about this game. If you find it too boring, you'd have to be boring yourself. Giving it anything lower than a 10 would be unfathomable.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  77. KevinP.
    Jul 14, 2003
    10
    This game is great, I have had this game for 2 months now and I haven't gotten bored, the improvements from Dynasty Warriors 3 are awesome, such as the graphics and teh new features.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  78. MijkK.
    Aug 1, 2003
    10
    This is the most fun game ever made get it today.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  79. JonathanL.
    Aug 14, 2003
    10
    All characters from #3 were improved! Zhou Yu,Sun Jian,Zhou Tai, and Cao Cao rock.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  80. ColeyB.
    Aug 22, 2003
    10
    It's the best game ever!!!!!!!!!!!! i played for less then 5 minnuts and i loved it.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  81. CarlosL.
    Aug 22, 2003
    10
    Amazing, awesame, simply the best game i´ve ever played. It´s a jewel
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  82. EamonS.
    Aug 23, 2003
    10
    This is an awesome game!!! The player's the strategy It's all good. 'Cept for the occasional dissaperance of guys, this game rocks! The characters are givin more of a personality than the others to where you almost no them. Don't miss out on this game It's awesome!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  83. DanielA.
    Aug 29, 2003
    10
    BEST GAME ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  84. JoshM.
    Aug 30, 2003
    10
    I can't believe that people think that this is repetitive. There is about 6 Musou modes and heaps more to do after that! DW4 rocks!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  85. DogMat
    Aug 5, 2003
    9
    Awesome.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  86. DogMat
    Jan 31, 2004
    10
    Awesome.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  87. JamesG.
    Feb 14, 2004
    10
    It's the dogs dangalies.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  88. JohnG.
    Apr 10, 2004
    10
    Bob that gave it a 0 and John.J that gave it a 0 you guys must need glasses this game is great. Just need more characters and stages but it's great how it is.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  89. JamesM.
    May 26, 2004
    10
    I have'nt even made it that far in the game yet, and I already think its a great game. It's really addictive. You have to try this game out.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  90. JonS.
    May 26, 2004
    10
    I love this game.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  91. TaS.
    Jan 23, 2005
    10
    This game rocks! I like the way the A.I. has gotton better. If you dont have this game,buy it!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  92. AdamB.
    Mar 27, 2006
    7
    Serves as a great introduction to the series, but brings forth nothing fundamentally new. The character editor is a welcome addition, but lacks depth. The remixed music is inspired, and the dialog is as always, both informative and humorous. And the gameplay remains as flawlessly fluid as fans have come to expect. But after playing the Xtreme Legends or Empires games, the standard games in the series feel just that: too standard. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  93. WillD.
    Nov 10, 2003
    10
    This is the best game ever!!!!!!!! I got thois game in may, and ive played it nonstop!!! Easily one of the best games ever made!!!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  94. HarryC.
    Nov 14, 2003
    10
    So cool.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  95. Mog
    Mar 31, 2003
    10
    Best of the series.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  96. GarrettS.
    Apr 14, 2003
    10
    Nothing can beat it ecxept D.W.5
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  97. BryanJ.
    Apr 14, 2003
    10
    i think this is the best game eva.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  98. AdamC.
    Apr 15, 2003
    10
    I would give this game an 11, but I can't for one obvious reason. This game is the greatest game ever, I mean the music is soooo awesome, (Here We Go) the gameplay astounds me, and the stories/characters are extemely cool! (Well maybe the music isn't as hard as Dyn 3 but it still works. I still hate that in two player mode the screen can only render up to 20-30 people. A few mistakes, but I still hope they make just as many as the Romance games! Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  99. Brian
    Apr 24, 2003
    8
    This is like the others but it has great new charater desiens and moves.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  100. ZackF.
    Apr 24, 2003
    10
    This is byfare the best installment of the Dynasty Warrior series. i bought it the day it came out, and still cant seem to pull my self away from it. I am currently making money off working on other peoples memory cards to boost their character stats, levels, and officer amount. I myself have been a huge fan of the game series sinces the debute of the fist game in 1997, and watched the series grow ever since. If i could rate the game any higher i would. myfavorite character is probably Gan Ning. I have mailed Koei several times to get them to attempt a Dynasty Warriors Online but have gotten no response. If you have any questions about the game feel free to email me at (grandmasterz@msn.com). I look foward to your questions. Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
Metascore

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 24
  2. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Dynasty Warriors 4 is good, but it's the same kind of good that Koei has been releasing for almost three years now.
  2. Yes it is almost the same, but when it's brilliant fun, and no other publisher is releasing games like this, who cares? [June 2003, p.104]
  3. 80
    AI is greatly improved.