Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires

 PC
Metascore
50

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 3 out of 7
  1. Checkpoint Gaming
    Feb 15, 2022
    65
    Whilst this Empires title deviates slightly from the standard Dynasty Warriors formula, it is still fun if you’re looking for a hack and slash game with a bit more strategy. There are issues that plague the game, especially with the use of an open world that lacks reasons to explore and the absence of same-sex marriage. Although with that said, Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires still can be interesting during the siege battles and the beautiful character customisation. At least it’s relaxing to tear a new one into the cannon fodder.
  2. CD-Action
    Feb 28, 2022
    60
    Unlike Dynasty Warriors 9 released in 2018, Empires focuses mainly on free play. Battles took the form of conquering enemy fortresses – it’s a breath of fresh air, but the AI copes with this new premise poorly. The graphics are disappointing as well, but despite many flaws the game is highly addictive.
  3. Wccftech
    Feb 14, 2022
    60
    Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires attempts to mix features introduced in Dynasty Warriors 9 with strategy elements but fails to do so due to a variety of issues, such as the low difficulty level, limited character creation options, and a generally unpolished experience. A better implementation of open-world mechanics would have done wonders to update the Empires' experience, but Omega Force decided to play it extremely safe, resulting in a game that only die-hard fans of the series will enjoy.
  5. Player 2
    Feb 21, 2022
    58
    Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires isn’t as good as the sum of its parts. Everything that’s here has been done better in the past, and I truly hope the next one is better. Still, it scratched the itch for a while.
  6. Riot Pixels
    Mar 31, 2022
    40
    An ugly-looking, tedious, monotonous, incredibly empty game. I see no reason to shell out for it, when you can get Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires or Samurai Warriors 4: Empires.
  7. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 4, 2022
    40
    Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires brought some novelty to the table, but it overall ended up being a big, soulless disappointment.
  8. GameSkinny
    Feb 15, 2022
    40
    Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires can't make up for the shortcomings baked into the Dynasty Warriors 9 framework. Maybe Dynasty Warriors has just gone on too long; there are only so many ways to tell the same tale and upgrade the basic gameplay. Dynasty Warriors 8 understands the process, but that game came out eight years ago. Time marches on while it seems Dynasty Warriors marches backward.

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 476 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 389 out of 476
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 476
  3. Negative: 86 out of 476
  1. rosao
    Apr 26, 2022
    10
    Have to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this game. Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is really deep and engaging with fun exciting combats. WeHave to say that I was pleasantly surprised by this game. Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is really deep and engaging with fun exciting combats. We all need more games like this please… Full Review »
  2. vuthom
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Bought it because of the great reviews and I wasn't disappointed. Was entertained for months and I must say this game is legit
  3. QrjdjNmrtm
    May 24, 2022
    10
    Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is a marvelous game. What other game has as much content and excitement as this?
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