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Dynasty Warriors 3
Mixed or average reviews
Based on 11 critic reviews
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Based on 14 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: KOEI
Developer: KOEI
Genre(s): Action
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: T (Teen)
Release Date: September 24, 2002
Summary
Dive into battlefield action with over 20 intense stages and 40 playable warriors. More than 10 stages of varying sizes and objectives have been added to the original game in addition to more troop types, such as the powerful elephant cavalry. [KOEI]
What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
Xbox Nation Magazine
DW3 provides 110 percent of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin K (for killitude) and, moreover, manages to provide every single bit of its brutality in a most beautiful fashion. [Fall 2002, p.115]
GamerWeb Xbox
The depth in this game is really great - and not just in replay value.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
It's a hand-me-down with holes, but one that may still keep action fans warm at night. [Oct 2002, p.91]
Cheat Code Central
It plays more like a fighting game. If killing tons of on-screen characters is your style, then take a closer look at DW3.
Play Magazine
Sure the A.I. is basic, but the action is so smooth and flowing, you'll enjoy your first kill as much as the 500th. [Oct 2002, p.83]
Official Xbox Magazine
As long as you prefer more action and less strategy with a slightly historical background, we are happy to recommend it. [Nov 2002, p.122]
GamePro
The rote play mechanics become tiresome after a few campaigns, and despite a limited combo system, you can eliminate most enemies by mashing the same button.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
The series’ debut on Xbox is not the head-turning affair it should be. While fighting hundreds of enemies is still addictive as ever, players sadly shouldn’t expect any improvements to the presentation.
Read Full Review >IGN
If the developers can fix some of the underlying problems with the game and improve on what they already have to give the game a real polished feel, the Dynasty Warriors series could be one great stress reliever.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jerry Y. gave it a 10:
This game is of the sizzle! Its so fun you just keep on smashin and bashin the enemys!
Nick S. gave it a 10:
This is the next best game next to halo.
Adam M. gave it a 10:
Action is very nice. 2 player.
Pillbug B. gave it a 10:
It's awesome! you get to kick some a#@ buy it.
Daniel D. gave it a 9:
This game is just plain addictive!! Sure, you're doing the same thing over and over and over again, but you just can't muster enough willpower to put the controller down!! Serious fun with little thinking involved - and the K.O. counter really feeds your ego!
Cambell C. gave it a 10:
This was a great tatical game.
Bobby W. gave it a 10:
This game ruled. I love myself.
