Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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  • Summary: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty follows the dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Players fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on theWo Long: Fallen Dynasty follows the dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Players fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. TrueGaming
    Mar 2, 2023
    95
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a love letter to action RPG fans. It presents the best elements of the genre while providing it's unique ideas and strengths. The result is simply fantastic and addictive.
  2. God is a Geek
    Mar 2, 2023
    85
    Head into Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty with the right frame of mind and you’ll find an enjoyable adventure that refuses to pull its punches.
  3. KeenGamer
    Mar 27, 2023
    85
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is another solid entry from Team Ninja and is a good option for you that wants to try the Soulslike genre for the first time. Deflection/Parry and the Morale System are the two main mechanics in this game, and Team Ninja manages to implement them incredibly well while making them seamless with other aspects in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.
  4. TheSixthAxis
    Mar 2, 2023
    80
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is nearly always a rush to play, and even when you're getting pummelled, it still feels as though you could overcome the fight if you just learned the attack patterns a little better, or maybe just summoned some more help.
  5. Wccftech
    Mar 2, 2023
    80
    With its Three Kingdoms setting, fast-paced combat centered on the Deflection mechanics, improved level design, and renewed focus on action gameplay mechanics, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is another solid action role-playing game by Team NINJA that all fans of the genre will enjoy. While the complex RPG mechanics and loot system of the Nioh games have been toned down for a much more accessible experience for newcomers, they also make the game easier than most of the studio's previous games, something that will undoubtedly disappoint those looking for a real challenge on their first playthrough.
  6. MMORPG.com
    Mar 14, 2023
    70
    Despite the optimization issues and random difficulty spikes, I do think that Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is ultimately good – it just could have been so much better.
  7. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 4, 2023
    62
    The name of the game is “parry”. Whatever the problem is, a well-timed parry will save the day. But if you can’t handle parrying mechanic, you’ll lose, no matter what tactics you use and what your equipment is. [page 52]
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  1. Positive: 20 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 67
  3. Negative: 36 out of 67
  1. vgmkyle
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Trust me: the people rating this game ZERO for keyboard optimization are REALLY sus and they probably never have a chance of beating Lu BuTrust me: the people rating this game ZERO for keyboard optimization are REALLY sus and they probably never have a chance of beating Lu Bu anyway. Go away.… Expand
  2. GothChris
    Mar 4, 2023
    9
    Im Playing on PS5 and so far enjoying it, even if it does have a high difficulty curve (the first boss is a pain)

    Probably should have just    Im Playing on PS5 and so far enjoying it, even if it does have a high difficulty curve (the first boss is a pain)

    Probably should have just been called Nioh 3 though 8.5/10    … Expand
  4. HJD360
    Mar 20, 2023
    8
    Finally was able to play this. Had to awkwardly switch back and forth between my xbox and PC for bosses to play, as my VP9 codec wasn'tFinally was able to play this. Had to awkwardly switch back and forth between my xbox and PC for bosses to play, as my VP9 codec wasn't working and it would softlock whenever a video cutscene tried to play. This, combined with me needing to fully update my windows 10, on top of generally a bit poor performance optimisation, stopped this from being a strong 9 for me. The story isn't anything ground breaking, but the gameplay is a fantastic blend of Dark Souls, Sekiro, and Nioh. Unfortunately it only rarely treads into the Sekiro territory during the Lu Bu boss fight, and in the final fight. I think if it had stuck more to that premise, and kept a more consistent difficulty curve, it could have been something truly memorable. That said I still think this is a very good game, and would gladly recommend it to anyone who enjoys skillful action games, and/or the Three Kingdoms setting.… Expand
  5. Nataraja
    Mar 18, 2023
    3
    Incredibly poor game design. The entire game is gatekept by a single, reflex related ability - deflect. If you cannot get the deflect downIncredibly poor game design. The entire game is gatekept by a single, reflex related ability - deflect. If you cannot get the deflect down you can not progress out of the tutorial. If it was just defeating a single phase boss, fine. But to have two phases that rely on reflexes ONLY is a really, really poor game design choice. The only reason why it is not receiving a 1 from me is that it was made available on Game Pass so at least all I was out was time and space on my SSD.

    I was able to get to the second phase multiple times but the pace of the deflects changes drastically. Also the deflect window is inconsistent and the hit boxes for the first boss are obscene, making any dodging impossible. The same is true of the second phase. If it were a single phase I could understand it. I think I will stick to From Soft games. At least there I can find multiple ways to progress.    … Expand
  6. draco9384
    Mar 4, 2023
    1
    The game on PC is completely unplayable. Control scheme is jacked up completely with no remapping, game speed is tied to framerate, so if yourThe game on PC is completely unplayable. Control scheme is jacked up completely with no remapping, game speed is tied to framerate, so if your max framerate is 120 but you drop to 90, you start playing at 75% speed. This is completely abysmal design. Optimization is non-existant. This game is just an absolute pile of trash, and id expect some people to get fired over this embarrassment.… Expand
  7. medrekagnu
    Mar 17, 2023
    0
    I have never played this game as I am on PlayStation but from talking with people on XBOX who have played this game and watched some gameplay
  8. orhankoroglu
    Mar 4, 2023
    0
    The men did their best to prevent the game from being played.
    I removed it right after the first boss.
    I don't understand what is the    The men did their best to prevent the game from being played.
    I removed it right after the first boss.
    I don't understand what is the purpose of such a ridiculous and pointless and difficult game at the same time.
    Thank god I played with Game pass, otherwise I'd feel sorry for every penny I spent.
    Its map is ridiculous, the Deflect logic is ridiculous.
    My point big zero.    … Expand

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