Dynasty Tactics

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Sep 17, 2002
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Summary: Focusing on the tactical elements of battles in the Three Kingdoms world, this game provides you with the thrill of military victory through the clever maneuvering of diverse units. A multitude of tactical combos can be activated by linking unique attacks together. Smooth graphics using ourFocusing on the tactical elements of battles in the Three Kingdoms world, this game provides you with the thrill of military victory through the clever maneuvering of diverse units. A multitude of tactical combos can be activated by linking unique attacks together. Smooth graphics using our crowd control system and epic CG movies provide for a game environment that transports the player into the midst of battle.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. netjak
    97
    When I started playing the game I wanted to call everyone I knew and tell them how much this game rocked. I wanted to grab people by the ear, sit them down and have them watch me fight a battle and yell out, "You see that! THAT'S why I play games, baby!"
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  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    DT does a great job of showing what the genre is capable of on a next gen system. [Oct 2002, p.146]
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  3. GameSpy
    83
    Chinese chess on steroids.
  4. GamePro
    80
    Dynasty Tactics makes the sometimes slow and daunting challenge of launching grid-based military campaigns fun and entertaining.
  5. IGN
    76
    This is a game that most people will roundly detest.
  6. GamerWeb Sony
    75
    Strategy games are never meant to be flashy or hectic, but if they become too slow and complicated for the sake of being complicated…well, then we have a problem. Dynasty Tactics walks a very fine line here, and luckily, does not fall into the aforementioned abyss.
  7. G4 TV
    60
    A lot of work obviously went into the battle engine, but it's buried underneath such a thick layer of dry minutiae and inconsequential plot.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. MattB.
    Nov 3, 2002
    10
    This game rocks!
  2. Skizem
    Sep 7, 2003
    10
    Yes this game is ubber been platying it for 4 mounth straight =p VERY hard i like that cause i realy hate buying a game for 50$ and beting it Yes this game is ubber been platying it for 4 mounth straight =p VERY hard i like that cause i realy hate buying a game for 50$ and beting it the next day!!just my 2 cents Still rather play everquest thought =/ Sorry bad spelling probly in here o well buy the game and play it u will like.… Expand
  4. AndrewW.
    Nov 28, 2002
    10
    I absolutely love the WHOLE Dynasty games series but this one tops them all so far.
  5. PhilM.
    Feb 12, 2003
    10
    Fantastic! Finally a game where you can make things up as you go along and get the characters to fight on their stengths. Zhao Yun truly has Fantastic! Finally a game where you can make things up as you go along and get the characters to fight on their stengths. Zhao Yun truly has the highest strength with the avenger. Fear his raid!!!… Expand
  6. DaveH.
    Mar 1, 2003
    10
    Waiting for ages for ir and here it is!!!!!!! any cheats would be good! mail me with em!!!!!!!!!!
  7. DavidY.
    Nov 26, 2002
    9
    I really like the game. My armies are cool and I wouldn't be caught at any campaign without my favorite character Lu Bu to help.
  8. DanG.
    May 26, 2004
    5
    Great game, very well done, but by god it's easy. I've never come close to losing a battle. Needs a difficulty setting.

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Awards & Rankings

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#53 Best PS2 Game of 2002
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#34 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002