Dynasty Warriors 3

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Nov 26, 2001
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 108 Ratings

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  • Summary: Dive into battlefield action with over 20 intense stages and 40 playable warriors. More than 10 stages of varying sizes and objectives have been added to the original game in addition to more troop types, such as the powerful elephant cavalry. [KOEI]
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. GameCritics
    90
    I enjoyed the violence in Dynasty Warriors 3. However dignified the game’s treatment of its subject may be, I was neither appalled nor enlightened by the violence. I was thrilled by it.
  2. Cloudchaser
    85
    There are those ever-pesky inadequacies in the engine which project simply dreadful draw distances in addition to creating the dual annoyances of fog and slowdown.
  3. Game Revolution
    83
    By adding more depth and a much needed multiplayer mode, Koei has improved the series. So if you're a fan of beat 'em up action on a massive level, this is definitely the game for you.
  4. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    There's simply more of everything. [Jan 2002, p.127]
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  5. GameSpot
    71
    Offers lengthy replay value by allowing players to take up a number of roles on all three sides in the otherwise fixed campaign.
  6. All Game Guide
    70
    More a refined version of Dynasty Warriors 2 than a completely new game.
  7. TotalGames.net
    69
    The end result is, like the best blockbuster movies, a flawed but enjoyable waste of time.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 50
  3. Negative: 0 out of 50
  1. JakeB.
    Jan 25, 2002
    10
    Just the game I was looking for. I had hoped to find a game like this.
  2. 2ksnipefest
    Dec 26, 2013
    10
    one of the Greatest games i have ever played to this day. This owned my life most of my four years in high school. I had d w 2, 3, and 4. 3one of the Greatest games i have ever played to this day. This owned my life most of my four years in high school. I had d w 2, 3, and 4. 3 was by far the best. The user score for this game is more realistic. Imagine being a warrior on a battle field and turning the tide of battle by yourself. Every character has sweet mosou modes and items was a nice upgrade by d w 2. I love this game. I must of played this game for at least 300 hours total. I pawn my d w collection. however i missed 3 so i bought it again.… Expand
  4. JayH.
    Mar 8, 2002
    10
    Insanely addictive... many, may hours of play and TONS of replay value. Co-op is great, minus the fog/popup.
  5. Daedalus
    Oct 23, 2002
    10
    A great game, one of my all time favorites. Excellent gameplay, replay value, and graphics. The audio is pretty good too, the sound effects A great game, one of my all time favorites. Excellent gameplay, replay value, and graphics. The audio is pretty good too, the sound effects are great i think the music could use some work but fortunately you can turn it down. A must have game for the PS2. Lets all just hope they make a Dynasty Warriors 4 and bring it stateside.… Expand
  6. JoeC.
    May 29, 2003
    10
    One of the greatest games ever invented!
  7. DWlubu1998
    Apr 13, 2011
    9
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  8. FilazaferX
    Dec 17, 2001
    7
    A fun game that is much better with 2 players.

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Awards & Rankings

51
#51 Best PS2 Game of 2001
14
#14 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001