Dynasty Warriors 9

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  • Summary: In Dynasty Warriors 9, players will explore China as it existed when feudal warlords vied for dominance over the land -- the waning days of the Han dynasty and emergence of the Three Kingdoms era. Setting out to complete various objectives, players will utilise an unprecedented world map toIn Dynasty Warriors 9, players will explore China as it existed when feudal warlords vied for dominance over the land -- the waning days of the Han dynasty and emergence of the Three Kingdoms era. Setting out to complete various objectives, players will utilise an unprecedented world map to navigate and traverse a variety of different landscapes ranging from vast plains to snow-covered peaks presented with dynamic day/night and weather cycles. Exploring these impressive environments is made more engaging through the ability to adapt to surroundings to gain an upper hand in battle, with players able to use equipment to circumvent obstacles or blend in to avoid conflict.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 49
  3. Negative: 3 out of 49
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Feb 13, 2018
    100
    Koei Tecmo has done a remarkable job of telling the many stories of the many people that make Romance of the Three Kingdoms such a compelling book and period of history, and the beautiful cinematic consistency makes it the most perfect realisation of everything Koei Tecmo has been aiming for with this series over many years now.
  2. COGconnected
    Feb 13, 2018
    80
    The fact of the matter is that Dynasty Warriors 9 works as an experiment. This is Omega Force’s first attempt at an open-world title, and though not every aspect is great, it is a package that over-delivers where it counts and that, at its core, retains and improves upon the original hack and slash experience.
  3. DualShockers
    Feb 13, 2018
    75
    Dynasty Warriors 9 does a very good job of making you feel part of a larger war that is happening all around you.
  4. Destructoid
    Feb 13, 2018
    65
    If you're into the idea of playing an open world game where its arcadey elements are entwined with therapeutic but sometimes dry exploration, give it a shot.
  5. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 26, 2018
    60
    This is a big game. Sadly, it's not all of the highest quality. Sometimes less is more. [March 2018, p.94]
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  6. Attack of the Fanboy
    Feb 13, 2018
    60
    Dynasty Warriors 9 felt more like an experiment than a single, cohesive experience. At times it felt like Dynasty Warriors, sometimes an open world RPG, occasionally neither and sometimes both. But if Omega Force learns from this endeavor and buckles down for the next entry, the result could be spectacular.
  7. Metro GameCentral
    Feb 15, 2018
    40
    Dynasty Warriors finally gets the overhaul it’s long been waiting for… and while it addresses a few old problems it creates just as many new ones.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 52
  3. Negative: 34 out of 52
  1. Tachibana
    Feb 17, 2018
    10
    A inovação que o jogo precisava, nova mecanica de combate, personagens, o roteiro bem expandido. Várias Horas de Gameplay. EU ADOREI QUEM NAOA inovação que o jogo precisava, nova mecanica de combate, personagens, o roteiro bem expandido. Várias Horas de Gameplay. EU ADOREI QUEM NAO GOSTOU É SÓ MORRER, BEIJO… Expand
  2. darthbaylen
    Feb 13, 2018
    8
    A big step from Koei the though the game still need's alot of improvment's especially frame rate's and i just hope some extra dlc that willA big step from Koei the though the game still need's alot of improvment's especially frame rate's and i just hope some extra dlc that will make mission;s and story to not feel the same and and provide some what if scenario… Expand
  4. RamenNinja
    Feb 23, 2018
    7
    While this DW game is far from perfect, most of them are. KT has tried something completely foreign to their dev team and it shows, but coreWhile this DW game is far from perfect, most of them are. KT has tried something completely foreign to their dev team and it shows, but core parts of what make DW games fun is still present if your willing to look past the janky open world and some technical hitches you may catch yourself having a good time. While I was expecting a little more from the first nexgen DW game I am still having a good time after 15 hours which to means I'll probably keep playing. I still miss 2-player splitscreen and the lack of extra play modes is a little upsetting but they tried something out of their box and the get kudos for that.… Expand
  5. Kamarr
    Mar 27, 2018
    2
    This is absolutely the worst installment of the Warriors series. I've played every single Dynasty Warriors game including the Extreme LegendsThis is absolutely the worst installment of the Warriors series. I've played every single Dynasty Warriors game including the Extreme Legends and Empires spin offs and this is the only game series I've played that seems to get worse and worse. This game is so bad I beat the yellow turbans then quit cause how boring and bland the combat was on top of the fact I got the best weapon for my character literally after the Yellow turban rebellion which took away all difficulty being lvl 15 killing lvl 40's by the Great wall of China give me a break Koei.

    -Cons Just about everything. Graphics, Disappointing combo system, Grapple Hook that literally lets you skip EVERYTHING. The whole weapon system is just bad insane drawn out running from A,B to C back to A. Every single area feels the same and very washed down and lazy.

    -Pros Character Design I love they are pushing new characters but this game was poorly done.

    I expected a lot from this but is so pathetic that they thought this game was what we wanted... This is the first game I will not buy Empires or Xtreme Legends.

    Literally I wanna walk into Koei and Fire there whole team that worked on this game.    … Expand
  6. Kfaz
    Feb 16, 2018
    2
    Anyone giving this game higher than a 2 has clearly never played a DW game before. This game is very lazy with boring battles, poorlyAnyone giving this game higher than a 2 has clearly never played a DW game before. This game is very lazy with boring battles, poorly executed open world, no COOP, and bad voice acting. STAY AWAY… Expand
  7. Mygaffer
    Apr 28, 2018
    1
    They **** it up in the pursuit of money. "Open world," pulled the weapons so they could sell them as DLC, Koei Tecmo is absolute moneyThey **** it up in the pursuit of money. "Open world," pulled the weapons so they could sell them as DLC, Koei Tecmo is absolute money grubbing trash, we hate them.… Expand
  8. Tattednerd510
    May 20, 2021
    0
    Do yourself a favor, take note of which critics gave this game great reviews and ignore their opinions on anything ever again. There's justDo yourself a favor, take note of which critics gave this game great reviews and ignore their opinions on anything ever again. There's just so so so much wrong with this "game" it's like a ps1 game that somehow just got released. Go watch Jim sterling tear this game apart and even THAT doesn't cover everything. I got this game on psn for 2 bucks and it's still a huge ripoff… Expand

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