Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Jan 11, 2003
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. GameSpy
    73
    They don't freshen up the gameplay so much as to make DW3: Xtreme Legends worth another thirty bucks on top of however much you paid for DW3 -- unless you're utterly obsessed with the DW series, or you can find a used DW3 for cheap.
  2. GameSpot
    71
    For hard-core fans of the previous games, it'll serve as a decent holdover until "Dynasty Warriors 4" comes out.
  3. PSX Nation
    70
    Hardcore fans of this Koei action series will be in affordable expansion pack heaven, since Xtreme Legends delivers more of what made “DW3” such a challenging and amusing button-masher of a 3D “Final Fight” clone.
  5. GamePro
    70
    It's repetitive and (to be honest) gets dull after a while, but the sheer scope of Xtreme Legends keeps it engaging for a reasonably long time.
  6. GMR Magazine
    70
    With Dynasty 4's release scheduled for March, it's hard to recommend Xtreme Legends for purchase, fine game though it may be. [Feb 2003, p.72]
  7. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    70
    The hacking 'n' slashing power never grows old, because your path to winning a battle is wide open. [Feb 2003, p.100]
  8. Eurogamer
    70
    If you really want to get into Dynasty Warriors from scratch, then you might find yourself better off with a second-hand copy of "Dynasty Warriors 3," which you can probably find for 15 quid.
  9. netjak
    68
    I can definitely say that it does add to the lifespan of DW3, and that it is definitely worth a rental if you have the original and enjoyed playing it, maybe even worth buying if you can find it for under $20, like I did.
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  10. Game Informer
    68
    This isn't new as much as it is an expansion pack through and through. [Jan 2003, p.90]
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  11. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    65
    It's aimed at hardcore Dynasty afficionados... more of the same Dynasty brawling, but it's discount price makes it easy on the wallet. [Feb 2003, p.135]
  12. PSM Magazine
    60
    Isn't exactly a new game, [but] it is one of the coolest budget titles around. [Jan 2003, p.40]
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#43 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2003

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 60
  3. Negative: 8 out of 60
  1. RamiW.
    Apr 19, 2006
    10
    Man this game is tough i only got about six 5th weapons it adds on from DW3 and just gets a whole lot better the cool thing is that you can Man this game is tough i only got about six 5th weapons it adds on from DW3 and just gets a whole lot better the cool thing is that you can load the original features and play it in Xtreme Legends.… Full Review »
  2. AngeldustX
    May 23, 2005
    10
    Da Qiao pwns all.
  3. TedB.
    Apr 19, 2004
    10
    Huang Gai is the bomb.
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