Dynasty Warriors: Origins Reviews
Dynasty Warriors: Origins wipes the floor with its predecessors and finally shows how it's done again. Greatly staged mass battles, a story from a new perspective and blunt and fun gameplay. The presentation is lacking here and there, but the Musou game origin is back and is extremely fun
Review in German | Read full review
Dynasty Warriors Origins offers by far the most epic battles I have ever seen in a video game. The scale of the clashes with thousands of warriors fighting each other is breathtaking. My actions as a one-man army feel immensely satisfying thanks to well-designed controls and a fun selection of weapons. The strategic elements spice up the colossal battles with a welcome dash of strategy. However, the audiovisual presentation outside of the battles is somewhat disappointing. The monotonous mission design can also become somewhat tiring later on in the game - despite the seeming variety provided by the large number of unlockable items and skills. Overall, however, these are minor points of criticism. If you are even vaguely interested in action strategy games, you should not miss out on “Dynasty Warriors Origins”.
Review in German | Read full review
Dynasty Warriors: Origins stays true to the essence of the series, delivering massive battles and engaging combat mechanics, while placing greater emphasis on storytelling and world-building. However, the game is not without its shortcomings, such as repetitive side missions and visuals that fail to meet current-generation expectations. Despite these flaws, it offers an enjoyable experience, primarily catering to long-time fans of the franchise. New players are encouraged to try the demo first to see if the game aligns with their preferences.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Dynasty Warriors Origins breathes new life into the Musou franchise, blending a gripping narrative with refined combat mechanics and expansive exploration. While the game offers engaging storytelling and strategic depth, occasional pacing issues and repetitive side quests may deter newcomers.