Dynasty Warriors 3

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

Generally favorable reviews- based on 108 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 108
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 108
  3. Negative: 7 out of 108
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  1. DWlubu1998
    Apr 13, 2011
    9
    hi.................................................................................................................................................................................
  2. KennedyH.
    Feb 14, 2002
    10
    I think this is a great game that I have ever played. I like this game very much.
  3. 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.
  4. ZinnyW.
    Nov 15, 2002
    8
    Can be rewarding after unlocking all the character, but with all the mist you can hardly see where you 're heading.
  5. AustinM.
    Feb 8, 2002
    9
    Much better than DW2, two players makes it much more fun.
  6. BonnerB.
    Feb 9, 2002
    9
    Awesome 2 playas make it a must! I would of given it a ten if it was really gorey!!! MA17+ RULEZ!!!
  7. DJS.
    Mar 4, 2002
    10
    Great game... I'm hooked.
  8. RickR.
    Apr 7, 2002
    10
    Easy to get into, fantastic amount of depth, totally addicting gameplay, incredible replay value, lots of items/weapons/characters/levels to unlock, will take weeks/months to unlock everything.
  9. Enthasius
    Jul 2, 2002
    10
    The graphics may be only reasonable, but I don't play games for pure graphics (though I do like something to look at) Dynasty warriors 3 is a clear masterpiece for gameplay, and its re-play value is awesome. Ive never played any game, besides certain RPG's, more than this game, Brilliant work Koei, I hope part four of this game is even better, if possible.
  10. ArthurA.
    Jul 28, 2002
    10
    This is a great game. I love the story line and it has lots of action by the way does anybody know if ther is going to be a 4 coming out any time soon .
  11. S.B.
    May 21, 2003
    10
    2nd best game on the market in my opinion.Ive beat DW3 multiple times.I fall in love with it all over again every time I play it.Its action mixed with adventure.Its all the fun from Tekken Tag Tournement and Tekken 3 put together and a bag of chips.Voices come a little early befor the characters mouth is moveing but the 4th weapons make up for that.Musics decent but it could be 2nd best game on the market in my opinion.Ive beat DW3 multiple times.I fall in love with it all over again every time I play it.Its action mixed with adventure.Its all the fun from Tekken Tag Tournement and Tekken 3 put together and a bag of chips.Voices come a little early befor the characters mouth is moveing but the 4th weapons make up for that.Musics decent but it could be improved.Havent found a better action/adventure game yet except for DW4.10/10 … Expand
  12. SenoirCheese
    May 9, 2003
    10
    Great! This Game Rocks and is miles better than any other game!!!!
  13. Akucat
    Jun 27, 2003
    10
    Great game. This is one of those games you can play even after you beat it over and over again. The variety of characters also makes it a great game. This is kind of like Super Mario Smash Brothers, it will never really get old. My first favortie ps2 game out there.
  14. JayC.
    Dec 12, 2001
    8
    A little more difficult than its predecessor, and the graphics in my opinion down graded. Some people may appreciate the voice overs, but I could have done without them. But over all, still a good game.
  15. DanielL.
    Nov 1, 2002
    10
    It is a wicked game i have it myself a must have for the ps2.
  16. TheLordOfHavoc
    Jan 3, 2002
    10
    This game has everything! Massive amount of violence and you can learn some historical information about this true period in time.
  17. TheMainMan
    Jan 8, 2002
    10
    Awesome Carnage!! Wade into the battlefield with a huge sword and slaughter everybody!! YES!!
  18. CaseyW.
    Feb 15, 2002
    9
    It's fun on two player but the screen gets too small. I could play this game forever or until Dynasty Warriors 4 comes out. The thing i like is it's the the only game like it that I know of.
  19. AgentF.
    Feb 5, 2002
    9
    This game was great! I just got my hands on it not more than 32 hours ago and i haven't stopped playing (cept for the few naps in between).
  20. [Anonymous]
    Feb 8, 2002
    9
    GREAT! Loved it! Much better than it's predecessor! Fighting and war game in one! A one man/woman (the chick with the fans is off da hizzle) army! With backup! The only bad thing realy is that well... the voice acting sucks n*ts.
  21. BradJ.
    Mar 16, 2002
    10
    This is the best game ever. Zhou Yun is the best. Everytime you play it it changes.
  22. JahretheBiasOne
    Mar 18, 2002
    10
    I am completely addicted to this game! I stay up all night trying to build up my character. Then, build up others. Each character adds various fun to the game!
  23. LukeA.
    Mar 21, 2002
    10
    This is by far the best game PS2 has ever come out with in my opinion. It ROX!!!
  24. Kyle"KMan"
    Apr 26, 2002
    10
    No matter what my favorite game! Rented it for a week and went crazy over it with my older brother!!! My Character : Zhao Yun Force: Shu Weapon: 4th Weapon : Fierce Dragon(fire charged dragon spear) My Bro`s : Dian Wei Force: Wei Weapon: 4th Weapon : Madbull (electrically charged bull axe).
  25. Pete
    Jul 13, 2002
    10
    This game is the sweetest game ever. The graphics are great, lots of characters, and you can ride a big nasty elephant!
  26. TonyC.
    Jul 21, 2002
    10
    The people in the game that kick @$$ r LU BU and Xiahou yaun.
  27. Blade
    Jul 21, 2002
    10
    This game rules!!!! It has lots of weapons, chearters, and levels, i love Lu Bu he kicks ass i love the weapons all of the people have!!! they're awesome!!!! u should BUY IT!!!!!
  28. JonM.
    Jul 5, 2002
    8
    The game was overall really good but i couldent keep up with all the weird chinese names and story.
  29. JoeC.
    May 29, 2003
    10
    One of the greatest games ever invented!
  30. TysonB.
    Feb 13, 2004
    9
    This game is still one of the best fighting titles yet.
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Awards & Rankings

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

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.
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