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Dynasty Warriors 5 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Mar 29, 2005
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Metascore
69 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 29 Critics What's this?

User Score
9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 53 Ratings

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  • Summary: The fifth full installment of the Dynasty Warriors series of action games will again be based on Luo Guanzhong's historic novel, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" taking players back in time and onto the battlefields of Ancient China. In the game, players experience the thrill of fighting single-handedly against nearly endless legions of enemy soldiers in historic battles that shaped an empire. More details to follow. [KOEI]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. GameCritics
    80
    The critic in me tells me this series needs to innovate, but as a gamer I'm once again completely satisfied by the experience. Defying conventional wisdom, Dynasty Warriors is unique in that the gameplay achieves a near perfect harmonious balanced and change would only upset that.
  2. PSX Nation
    70
    The improved graphics make this the best-looking DW installment to date. Too bad the tweaks to the time-tested gameplay (smarter bodyguards, more balanced weaponry, etc.) and handful of new gameplay modes (Bridge Melee) are beginning to show more desperation than innovation or creativity.
  3. games(TM)
    70
    There's nothing here that would draw in gamers who can't stand the genre, but if you do have a soft spot for mass slaughter, Dynasty Warriors 5 is as good a place to get your fix as any. [July 2005, p.116]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 25
  3. Negative: 2 out of 25
  1. KarlM.
    10
    This game was tremendous especially the 8 bodyguard system thats why i have a whole all 2m length box of dynasty warriors games (including dynasty tactics).… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. MatthewS.
    6
    No duels blows. I also always loved having 8 bodyguards.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. RanbirC.
    2
    A crime. This is what this is. A remake of a remake of a remake trying to pass itself off as a sequel. Nothing that pushes the game forward or the genre. No need to pay for this when you already have the game with the any one of the previous installments. Daylight robbery from the Kriminals known as Koei.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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