Warriors: Legends of Troy

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
44

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 22
  3. Negative: 12 out of 22
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  1. Gamer.no
    May 18, 2011
    70
    The developers have done an admirable job at retelling this classic story. The twists to the Dynasty Warriors formula ensure the game is fun to play, although it could do with some more variation.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Mar 21, 2011
    70
    May not be the breakthrough some had hoped for, and it may not feel more engineered towards the Western gamer but it's still a good game. The gameplay, though mostly familiar, is solid offering a different pace as well as several unique mechanics to boot. If you despise the Warriors series Legends of Troy isn't likely to convert you, though as a standalone title, it's plenty of fun.
  3. Video Game Talk
    Apr 9, 2011
    60
    Warriors: Legends of Troy is a pretty impressive project from Tecmo-Koei Canada. It features an interesting storyline that provides a great backdrop for a video game, as well as some well-done cutscenes and audio. However, its repetitive gameplay is something that will turn a lot of people off, even if it is more polished than it's ever been.
  5. IGN
    Mar 24, 2011
    60
    One of my Warriors: Legends of Troy play sessions involved a comfortable couch and several bottles of beer. For those legally capable of drinking, this seems to be the ideal play environment.
  6. GameFocus
    Apr 14, 2011
    59
    Warriors: Legends of Troy is a nice change of pace from other Warrior-type games published by Tecmo-Koei. Unfortunately, it still is hampered by a lot of problems.
  7. Cheat Code Central
    Mar 23, 2011
    56
    You could easily rent this game over the weekend and be done with it.
  8. PALGN
    Mar 31, 2011
    50
    It's great to see the Trojan War explored in Warriors: Legend of Troy, but these legendary warriors deserved a much more endearing title than this one. Only fans need apply.
  9. GamesRadar+
    Mar 27, 2011
    50
    We fall in the middle of the two camps and found Troy a welcome, but ultimately underwhelming attempt to evolve the franchise beyond its thumb-numbing roots. If Koei Canada can further refine the combat, add some multi-player - this game screams for co-op - and polish up the presentation, we're willing to plunge our bloody sword into a sequel.
  10. GameWatcher
    Mar 21, 2011
    50
    I can forgive the shonky voice acting, the monotony of the slaughter, the lack of free roaming. I can ignore the dull challenges, I can even forgive the second rate graphics, this is a slasher game and there is plenty of stabbing and hacking to keep you going, but what I can't forgive, in the end, is the dreadful monotony of stun to finishing move and back again.
  11. Gamekult
    Mar 18, 2011
    50
    Quotation forthcoming.
  12. Multiplayer.it
    Mar 29, 2011
    45
    Warriors: Legends of Troy is a wasted opportunity, since the Greek setting should have had a great appeal to western users. Play like Achilles, Hector or Ulysses is pretty entertaining, but the game is technically poor and even too boring, the Arena battles are repetitive, while there are no incentive to play for a long time.
  13. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    May 6, 2011
    40
    Dumb fun boils over into awful stew when we, as the Greek Achilles, are forced to stab toes during a two-part and cliche-addled boss fight against a giant statue complete with respawning zombie minions, quick-time events, and enough hamartia to choke mighty Zeus himself. [June 2011, p.75]
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  14. Eurogamer Italy
    May 4, 2011
    40
    Beyond the unusual setting for KOEI, Warrios: Legends of Troy proves to be a mediocre product completely unable of innovating nor improving the software house's quality standards. Just like any Dynasty Warrios, Legends of Troy is in fact boring and extremely repetitive.
  15. GameOver.gr
    Mar 30, 2011
    40
    It may be surprisingly faithful to the original transcripts, even if it gives very little information regarding the Trojan War, but that is the only positive aspect of this new, "western oriented" button masher from Koei. This recreation of Homers Epic is extremely shallow and repetitive, offering nothing new to the genre.
  16. GamerNode
    Mar 24, 2011
    40
    : It has some redeemable qualities, but it's too repetitive and boring to offer any kind of real action experience.
  17. Destructoid
    Mar 18, 2011
    40
    Warriors of Troy just about delivers some simple button mashing action without too much fuss, but hack n' slash fans would do best to wait for Dynasty Warriors 7. That game sports more character in a single trailer than this does in the entire experience.
  18. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 22, 2011
    40
    Feeble mimic. [Spring 2011, p.108]
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  19. GameShark
    Mar 16, 2011
    33
    Holding Legends of Troy in comparison to other brawlers on the market, the game feels paltry, cheap, and empty. Koei games are often criticized for their repetition and wafer-thin gameplay, and this game absolutely represents the worst traits of its modus operandi.
  20. PSM3 Magazine UK
    Feb 13, 2011
    31
    Sadly, it's awful. [Mar 2011, p.96]
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  21. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Apr 18, 2011
    30
    A game that doesn't really do anything memorable. The great setting and characters to this mythology are let down by bland combat and forgetful missions.
  22. Games Master UK
    Apr 1, 2011
    30
    With so many great games out, don't waste time on this ugly, repetitive misery. [May 2011, p.97]
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  23. Play UK
    Feb 20, 2011
    14
    Think the worst Dynasty Warriors game ever, but with blood. [Issue#202, p.91]
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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 4 out of 27
  1. Hash
    Jun 22, 2011
    4
    Warriors: Troy is, at best, an ambitious failure. It takes the much criticized Dynasty Warriors formula, and attempts to make it intoWarriors: Troy is, at best, an ambitious failure. It takes the much criticized Dynasty Warriors formula, and attempts to make it into something different: something less hack & slash, less casual, and more respectable. It attempts to turn Dynasty Warriors into God of War (and no, i don't just mean because of the Greek setting), but ultimately fails to be as good as either.

    Dynasty Warriors, of which i am a huge fan, is a simple (albeit overly simple at times) game, built on freedom, player preference, and mindless repetitive fun. But much of what made it great is lost in Troy. It's simple nature is undone by a revamped combat system, which in theory requires more skill and timing from the player, but in the end is too poorly implemented to accomplish its goal. And it ends up being the same old DW so many critics hated, but with added frustration. Dynasty Warriors also allows the player, with some freedom, to choose a favorite character or two, and play predominantly with them. This is important in a game with a multitude of characters, where all have different movesets, some of which may not appeal to the player. Troy, though, takes this away, as well: requiring the player to take control of each character through their individual chapters, adding extra frustration still, by forcing the player to deal with playing as someone they otherwise would not, and taking them away from playing as someone they love. Of the first six characters, for instance, I enjoyed Paris & Odysseus, and loved the amazonian whose name i can't remember, but dreaded being forced to play as Achilles, Hektor, and Ajax, and found no enjoyment in their chapters.

    And for all of what Troy loses when separating from DW, it fails to revamp its gameplay enough to even hope to compare to a game like God of War or Devil May Cry. And even if the Koei DW crew has the experience to make such a game, Troy would have never been it. God of War has one character, and Devil May Cry has only a small few, and the entire focus of designing gameplay and combat can be dedicated to them. A game like this, though, spreads the focus between many characters, robbing all of them of the detailed attention they require to compare to Kratos.

    But, regardless of its faults, they appear to be faults of ambition, not apathy or incompetence. Troy's developers wanted to create something like DW, but different, and better. And while i love Dynasty Warriors (having played every one since 3), i cannot fault their attempt to actually improve upon it, and escape their stagnation.    … Full Review »
  2. DWlubu1998
    Apr 13, 2011
    8
    I think this game is better than critics say they are. They are are just thinking this is just another Dynasty Warriors (which im a HUGE fanI think this game is better than critics say they are. They are are just thinking this is just another Dynasty Warriors (which im a HUGE fan of) and if I may remind you most of the DW games have gotten bad reviews. So I'm guessing they don't like the DW genre. The graphics are pretty good, but not as good as other games. The voice work and sounds are very good making you feel like you are there, the sound of weapons and shields making it very realistic. As for the gameplay I'm sure you know but it is a hack/slash game (which basically means your going to be pressing the same button alot) But it is different. You have to hit at a right time if you want to preform a finisher otherwise it will take the point of the idea of a combo system away. So my review is, graphics 8/10, sound, 9/10, gameplay 8/10. i hope this helped you make a smart choice of how much you spend on this game.… Full Review »
  3. JMoonshine
    Mar 20, 2011
    9
    I bought this and dragon age 2 (One of the biggest games out right now) and im playing Warriors Legends of Troy ALOT more! Its just so fun, iI bought this and dragon age 2 (One of the biggest games out right now) and im playing Warriors Legends of Troy ALOT more! Its just so fun, i studied the illiad for my A Levels and its arrucate to an extent but tbh id rather have it fun than 100% accurate. Graphics - 8/10
    The graphics are good, not excellent but i couldn't find a fault with them.

    Sound - 8/10
    Men shouting, the clang of weapons, the smash of shields and screams of pain. It really emerges you and realistic

    Game play - 9/10
    Each mission has a character you play as and you sometimes get a small army of around 20-40 people following you to help, you can use special finisher moves on enemy's, different ones unique to each character. Its just fun =]

    AI - 9/10
    They arnt like other games where they sit and wait for you to attack, they attack randomly and the special enemies on hard are quite hard to kill at times with a army fighting around you. They dont all go after you nor do they all ignore you, its like a genuine war. Fighting all around you

    Normally when i get a game i trade it in pretty quick as soon as i get a little bored to get a brand new game for around £10. This game is joining my collection of never trade in, only which 5 other games are a part of. Its one of those games where your in a mood for fun, not graphics, not story (although the story is good) its just a game you can relax and play or have a challenge on harder difficulties. Also what i found unique is by completing the game on different difficulties you can unlock cheats, which i miss from older gen games. Ignore "professional" critics. They just rave about generic titles from well known companies. This game proves that lesser known companies can produce gems. I just hope this game sells wonderfully to show the developer how amazing this game is.    … Full Review »
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