Dynasty Warriors Next

1. Foxpaw

   Oct 30, 2015

   10

   Ok,let's see what we have here... a normal,awesome,dynasty warriors game,what you expect?
   
   -Armies of enemies! -Beat'em all with a singleOk,let's see what we have here... a normal,awesome,dynasty warriors game,what you expect?
   
   -Armies of enemies!
   -Beat'em all with a single character!
   
   What you DIDN'T expected
   
   -ONLINE WARFARE!
   -NAICH GRAPHIXZ… Expand

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2. ShibeLeDoge

   May 30, 2014

   10

   I've never played a Dynasty Warriors game before this one, but I really enjoyed this game. It has amazing graphics and good controls that useI've never played a Dynasty Warriors game before this one, but I really enjoyed this game. It has amazing graphics and good controls that use almost every feature that the Vita has (The touchscreen, the rear pad and the motion controls). I highly recommend to get it. I love it.… Expand

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4. EzzOmen

   Feb 21, 2014

   9

   Lets be honest, the Dynasty Warriors series isn't the cornerstone of innovation, but the games are great, and this Vita port is no exception,Lets be honest, the Dynasty Warriors series isn't the cornerstone of innovation, but the games are great, and this Vita port is no exception, with easy controls, a variety of play styles a decent campaign that lasts a good time, Dynasty Warriors Next is a great Dynasty Warriors.
   
   Obviously, a game is not without its cons, a few new introductions such as the duels can become rather irritating after having one every match, sometimes very pace breaking and feeling more like an interruption than a conclusion.
   
   the performance of NEXT is a strong point, the game will allow you to wade your sword through thousands without a frame drop, and the character designs are creative and attractive, and that's what we expect from Dynasty Warriors.… Expand

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5. revrevolution

   Feb 16, 2013

   8

   Dynasty Warriors next brings you great hack n slash gameplay fused with touchscreen mechanics to create an all around fun experience (handheldDynasty Warriors next brings you great hack n slash gameplay fused with touchscreen mechanics to create an all around fun experience (handheld or not). While most critics have ragged on Next for it's implementation of touch screen mechanics, I've personally found them to be quite adaptable, and all around pretty fun. Gameplay is smooth and load times are practically non-existent, which I find amazing coming from a portable device. The characters are well designed and look great, when compared side by side to a title like Samurai Warriors Chronicles for the 3DS it becomes obvious which system creates a better visual display. My biggest complaint with Next is the layout of it's campaign, which is akin to a DW Legends title. Rather than being story and task driven, the main objective in and out of missions is simply to conquer every base and eventually take out the enemies main camp. While this does become repetitive, the ability to change up characters is always a nice option. All in all, Dynasty Warriors Next is a far better game then most critics have given it credit for. If you are a DW fan and you happen to pick up the Vita, you will not be disappointed with this title.… Expand

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6. valiki

   Feb 23, 2012

   8

   I know this game is going to get bashed for being more of the same...and i have always loved the series for what it is...a button masher. TheI know this game is going to get bashed for being more of the same...and i have always loved the series for what it is...a button masher. The inclusion of touch screens is nice and gives you some different things to do (ambushes, duels...etc). If you want something mindless and running around chopping people up this is a fun entertaining game. THe graphics are crisper than the console version, but typical problems as far as draw distance and pop up of enemies. Also it feels the camera is to close...be nice if it could zoom out more.… Expand

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7. Gaz

   Sep 25, 2020

   8

   Dynasty Warriors is like the video game equivalent of pineapple on pizza: You either love it or you don't particularly care for it, nor do youDynasty Warriors is like the video game equivalent of pineapple on pizza: You either love it or you don't particularly care for it, nor do you really understand why some people do. This is why you'll never see a DW game get above a 70 from critics. The series has basically carved out an entire niche sub-genre of action games and they don't change much between iterations. However, if you're like me, you'll find a great deal of enjoyment in them. And if you've got a Vita, Dynasty Warriors: NEXT is a great place to start.
   
   DW: NEXT is essentially the only game in the franchise I've invested a significant amount of time into, but as I've been told, if you've played one, you've played them all. Every game is essentially a retelling of Romance of the Three Kingdoms, which is a medieval Chinese novel that romanticizes the Three Kingdoms period in ancient Chinese history. You explore this history by taking the role of characters (most of whom are based on actual historical figures) and fighting your way through massive hoards of enemies in a quest to conquer the battlefield, usually while heavy metal plays in the background.
   
   The game basically makes you into an ancient Chinese Jedi as you hack and slash your way through hundreds, sometimes thousands, of generic enemy soldiers with the occasional officer thrown in for good measure. DW is often described as repetitive and derivative, and that's because it is. It's also highly satisfying if you're the right kind of person. It's hard to explain, but I actually consider the action rather therapeutic.
   
   The typical objective in each scenario is to capture the enemy base camp while defending your own. You accomplish this by killing lots of people and capturing/holding other camps across the map. You don't HAVE to capture all the camps to take the main camp, but it's highly encouraged due to the benefits they provide.
   
   For example, capturing an armory provides you and your army with periodic weapon buffs. If left in enemy hands, however, they get buffs that will make their own weapons more powerful. Meanwhile, capturing a menagerie will provide you with a small army of animals including pandas, tigers, and wolves. Leaving it in enemy hands means you'll have both animals and soldiers to clash with. Some camps have mystic seals on them and cannot be captured until certain adjacent camps are taken. This is especially bothersome when the enemy's main camp is protected by a seal. And if one of the camps is re-taken, the seal goes back up.
   
   You also have the ability to deploy strategems before battle. These are various buffs and bonuses based on the officers you have in your army. You have monetary resources you obtain between battles that you have to spend wisely in accordance with your needs. Will you buff your main camp's defenses or strengthen your own character's attack power? Or will you risk going without a strategem to save up for the next battle? The level of strategy in DW: NEXT isn't anything along the levels of most tactical games, but it is there and it's important to your victory.
   
   The main two modes are Campaign and Conquest. Campaign takes you through the extensive history of the Three Kingdoms period and all of the battles that it consisted of. This is a great way to get accustomed to the game's mechanics and experience the narrative if you want it. It's not a very deep or well-acted story, but it's typical for DW fare. Conquest mode allows you to choose a leader and a group of subordinate officers from the game's extensive roster and try to conquer all of China, with you choosing how many factions will participate. You can also create your own officers and use/employ them in battle.
   
   The only real drawback here is the use of the Vita's touch and motion controls. They aren't bad, but they also aren't necessary. They really only serve as an annoying break in the action. Sometimes you'll be ambushed on the battlefield and have to use the gyroscope and touch controls to target and eliminate the enemies. Sometimes other officers or boss officers must be defeated in a repetitive touch-based combat mode reminiscent of Infinity Blade. It's not terrible and I admire the innovation, but again, it's unnecessary and the game would be better off without them. It wouldn't be an issue if you could turn them off, but you can't.
   
   Dynasty Warriors NEXT is a solid entry in the Dynasty Warriors franchise that is mildly encumbered by annoying Vita gimmicks. If you're already familiar with the series, you know what you're getting. If not and you think it sounds like a good time, consider making it your NEXT gaming purchase.… Expand

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8. gregthreet

   Jun 29, 2012

   3

   This is a repetitive, boring and overall a poor game . The first five seconds of playing the fantastically boring game that is DynastyThis is a repetitive, boring and overall a poor game . The first five seconds of playing the fantastically boring game that is Dynasty Warriors Next is the exactly the same as the following hour, and the one after that, and the one after that, and the one after that...… Expand

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