Samurai Warriors Chronicles

 3DS
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
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  1. Gaming Age
    Mar 30, 2011
    83
    Even if you're not a big Dynasty Warriors fan, there's a whole lot to enjoy here, and while the combat can grow a bit stale, the way the touch screen stuff is implemented really speeds up the battles compared to the home console titles.
  2. N-Europe
    May 28, 2011
    80
    A strong 3DS title making full use of the consoles features that has been overlooked. This will keep you busy for hours and those looking for a good 3DS game should look no further and give Samurai Warriors: Chronicles a look.
  3. Cubed3
    Apr 6, 2011
    80
    It's mystifying that Samurai Warriors: Chronicles hasn't been endorsed by more stores, because it is a surprisingly strong title, trumping the quality of the Wii version by quite a long shot.
  5. Nintendo Gamer
    Apr 23, 2011
    79
    It's basically a history lesson meets the X-Men, and every bit as goofy as that sounds. [Apr 2011, p.70]
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  6. GamingXP
    Jul 29, 2011
    77
    Fans of hack 'n' slays and an affinity for Japan can't do anything wrong by picking up this title.

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#46 Best 3DS Game of 2011
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#20 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2011
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#45 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2011

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 41
  3. Negative: 5 out of 41
  1. acousticbanditx
    Mar 29, 2011
    9
    I think this game is wonderful for a launch title not because of game play but because it shows off the graphical capacity of the 3ds thisI think this game is wonderful for a launch title not because of game play but because it shows off the graphical capacity of the 3ds this game looks just as good as any wii game on the market and the pre-rendered cut scenes look better than anything I have seen on the Wii, this game is more of a tech demo to show off to your friends.… Full Review »
  2. Dickwolves
    Apr 2, 2011
    10
    Surpasses both SSF4 and Ridge Racer in the graphics department, Samurai Warriors is an excellent addition to the Musou series, with featuresSurpasses both SSF4 and Ridge Racer in the graphics department, Samurai Warriors is an excellent addition to the Musou series, with features that make it stand out from the rest. Unfortunately reviewers don't like using character combos and blame the games for the fact they keep mashing one button. Not the best use of 3D on the system, but some of the cutscenes will leave your mouth open.… Full Review »
  3. Jander3456
    Jul 4, 2015
    10
    Koei Tecmo games really have a love hate relationship with the critics... Most critics blast them for failing to evolve enough betweenKoei Tecmo games really have a love hate relationship with the critics... Most critics blast them for failing to evolve enough between entries but I feel that as a result each entry- taken on its own merit alone is often better then the review it receives. The reviews might as well break down into: Do you like Dynasty Warriors or not. If you do then this is a good portable entry in the series. I grade on a curve with portable releases of console games, and while not perfect Samurai Warriors is the best experience Musou experience on the console. Yes it is also the only one but, it holds up well. Here's a 10 to balance the critic reviews which are always sour on this series.… Full Review »
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