Without a doubt, Dynasty Warriors 7 is Omega Force's finest game to date. Long-time fans of the series will fall in love almost instantaneously, the redesigned gameplay being just as welcoming to new players.

If you're no fan of the series, this title will not sway you. Those of us who dig the formula, however, will be able to spot the significant changes made to the series, and enjoy a huge amount of gameplay. The only thing holding it back is a handful of poor design decisions that let the experience down, but not quite enough to stop this being an engrossing, addictive button smasher.

This new chapter in the Dynasty Warriors saga introduces some interesting changes on gameplay. The new story mode is fascinating, and the introduction of the 2 weapons really interesting. The gameplay and the graphics are similar to the previous chapter, so the fans will like it, while the others find the game repetitive and boring.

Dynasty Warriors 7 is exactly what fans expect. Nothing more nor less.

They might as well call it Dynasty Warriors 7/10 and be done with it. [June 2011, p.93]

As usual with the Dynasty Warriors sequels, few things have been improved since the last game. And while it's entertaining, the core game still feels too repetitive after a few played hours. The series needs a real reboot next time.

This is possibly the first game in the series that tries to renew a formula untouched for years. It offers advancements both technical and narrative, and although gameplay-wise it is still stagnated, it works.

For casual hack 'n' slash fans then Dynasty Warriors 7 could be a bit too labour intensive and time consuming for your liking. You really need to have a genuine interest in the subject matter on display to get the most out of the game.

Another Dynasty Warriors and nothing new to see. The same repetitive gameplay is now structured in four different campaigns that extend the life of the game during dozens of hours, but you might get tired in the very first one. This button-smasher has barely evolved since the second installment and Dynasty Warriors 7 is no exception: you won't find any surprises but the same kind of levels again and again. Only recommended for those who actually love the series, because they will find new weapons, characters or even a cooperative mode in the Conquest mode.

With very few improvements on the classic "Dynasty Warriors" formula, like the new and improved weapons, the seventh episode will appeal only to loyal fans of the series.

Another Dynasty Warriors title that will probably appeal only the ultimate fans of the series. For everybody else, there's so much to choose from on the shelf these days.

Dynasty Warriors may have once provided a novel experience, but like metrosexuality and Jennifer Aniston's hair, things that fascinated us a decade ago eventually grow tiresome.

A bit better than the last game but still with lousy, problematic graphics. A lack of split screen cooperation is another let down.

That it's a slight improvement over the last is not a surprise though, and for those of us not in love with the series it's just another disappointingly average action game.

A title that will only appeal to hack and slash fanatics, and will push away many people looking for something more.

Dynasty Warriors 7 is trying hard to spark some life in a genre Koei invented all by themselves ten years ago. Maybe they are trying way too hard.

There's a ton of content, but it all feels the same to play.

This is one unlucky seven. [June 2011, p.84]

It will be every bit as disappointing to those waiting for the marked change to give the series another shot. [Issue#108, p.109]

A stronger and more impressive outing overall, is marred with the same issues that plagued previous titles, including repetitive gameplay that never really evolves.

Those who are already into the Dynasty Warriors franchise will love Dynasty Warriors 7. Everybody else should stay away.

Never has mass slaughter felt so pedestrian. [May 2011, p.103]

Oddly, though, it's still a little better than Dynasty Warriors 6. But that's like saying diarrhoea for four days is better than diarrhoea for five days. [Issue#204, p.87]