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Dynasty Warriors 5
PlayStation 2
Released On: Mar 29, 2005
69
7.7
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
69
34% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
66% Mixed
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 29 Critic Reviews
69
34% Positive
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
66% Mixed
19 Reviews
19 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
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.
With the fog finally pushed back to a manageable horizon and smooth gameplay, this is the version to get. [May 2005, p.134]
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 37 User Ratings
7.7
59% Positive
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
32% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
8% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 37 User Ratings
7.7
59% Positive
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
32% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
8% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Pinacle of the series. Played them all
For a long time I've debated 3vs5.
Hot take, but I see 4 as a step in the wrong direction and 5 reverted back towards the look and feel of Dynasty Warriors 3. Not sure how DW4 has become a fan favourite, its dull, slow, poorly balanced and the sound effects are close to unbearable to me. If DW4 didnt exist, DW5 would be a seamless, perfect sequel to DW3, however i do miss my bodygaurds!
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Not a bad slasher. The game features a large selection of characters with different types of weapons and abilities. During the passage of the storyline, the story of the character is told and it is very interesting. But the boss Lu Bu is much stronger than everyone else, I had problems only in the battle with him.
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After seven games in 4 1/2 years, we simply need more evolution in the next iteration. [May 2005, p.74]
The action might draw fighting-game fans, but Dynasty Warriors has no real back-and-forth. [May 2005, p.89]
Odds are you'll simply grow tired of grinding through the same battles yet again, with only a half-baked storyline to keep you interested. Ultimately, you're probably better off waiting until Koei announces the inevitable first Dynasty Warriors 5 spin-off, rather than picking up this game.
There's still no significant camera control, and the fighting certainly still gets repetitive, but series fans probably won't mind one bit. [Apr 2005, p.61]
Those of you who haven't experienced Dynasty Warriors before are better off picking up a cheaper, older version for your introduction. Trust me: you won't be missing much.
Great game, best in the saga alongside DW3.
Story 5/10
Gameplay 8/10
Innovation 5/10
Content 10/10
This genre is not for everyone, it can get repetitive and tedious too soon. However, the individual character approach for the story mode makes it much more rich and interesting to complete with every character and see their specific cutscenes, rather than just a storyline per kingdom where the warriors end up as mere pieces on the battlefield, with little to non deepness.
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War in tribe by tribe will be ending by the lead of good solution and will be a good salvation if we bring the loved ones
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This game is very repetitive. The missons are always similar. There are only differences with the weapons that the characters (which by the way there are lots of) have. It can be entertaining for a while but that's all. However, if you like to kick some ass, you may enjoy this game a lot.
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Out of all DW PS2 games, DW5 has the most boring visual style (e.g. bland colour palette, lack of visual feedback when striking enemies or using the Musou attack), sound effects (listen closely and compare DW5's to DW3's), attack elements (sorry I don't know how you say this in English since I played the Japanese version, but all the previous elements are gone, fire and ice are left but dumbed down, and there is only one new element that is useful) and weapon drop system. I am saying this as a critical Musou fan.
And for the love of god, KOEI, Musou games do NOT need any remaking because DW3, DW4, SW1 are good enough. Got that? Stop ruining the reputation of the series.
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PlayStation 2
Dans cette dynastie infâme, cette fosse à purin du jeu vidéo où patauge les Dynasty Warriors, le sous-titre "Empires" désigne une composante stratégique... encore faut-il se rendre compte par soi-même de la pathétique et ignoble réalisation de l'ensemble, à faire mourir de honte n'importe quel jeu flash programmé entre midi et deux par un stagiaire dans les chiottes de la boîte.
Exécrable. Exécrable à tous les niveaux et dans tous les domaines, de la musique à la présentation en passant par l'interface et les mécaniques de jeu, si tant est que l'on puisse utiliser ces termes déjà bien trop élaborés pour un sous-produit de ce genre.
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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 e...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox
Initial Release Date: Mar 29, 2005
Developer:
- Omega Force
Publisher: Koei
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