Samurai Warriors 5

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 53 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 53
  3. Negative: 5 out of 53
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  1. Jinsauv
    Sep 26, 2021
    5
    this is a hack and slash game, but the developer made the weapons in this game are cloning, it's very bad. and for character combos made almost the same. the characters in this game are few, should be made different for the weapon to be unique.
  2. Sensou
    Jan 16, 2022
    5
    I'm glad I didn't purchase this game or even know this game exist until my friend told me that this game is the most acceptable musou game nowadays.

    Gameplay-wise, yes its good and fun which is the true color of musou game but that's it. Characters not too many, story: tried to understand it but no longer care after reaching chapter 3 as its completely different between the cutscene    I'm glad I didn't purchase this game or even know this game exist until my friend told me that this game is the most acceptable musou game nowadays.

    Gameplay-wise, yes its good and fun which is the true color of musou game but that's it.

    Characters not too many, story: tried to understand it but no longer care after reaching chapter 3 as its completely different between the cutscene the the brief story that was shown on the loading screen so, it's a complete mess-up.

    Well I kind of skeptic with musou-game nowadays and I still do with this game so I think you don't need to spend 50-60$ for this game as its not worth that much. Just wait for sale if you still eager to try this game or even borrow from a friend which I did.    … Expand
  3. criticexpert
    Feb 20, 2022
    5
    all characters of this game are husbandos...and have the same weapons lol, I don't like the new art style of the characters.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. Cubed3
    Sep 28, 2022
    50
    Samurai Warriors 5 is a game of reductions. In its move to reboot the series it seemingly has gone back to providing as much content as the first entry. A cynic may say they'll likely slowly start to reintroduce these established features like they're new innovations. Innovation… It's insane that while Omega Force continues to do just that. To innovate. To deliver. But only with titles it produced for other people's franchises. When it comes to its own franchises, frankly, the developer is going backwards. Following the disappointment of what Dynasty Warriors became, Samurai Warriors has now joined the club as a shadow of its former self.
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  2. RPG Fan
    Oct 11, 2021
    80
    Samurai Warriors 5 is a breath of fresh air that shows the developers have learned a lot from their previous entries. They’ve taken pieces of their spin-off games such as Persona 5 Strikers, Hyrule Warriors, Fire Emblem Warriors, and even their Dragon Quest Heroes entries. Omega Force took a look at what players of the aforementioned games like beyond general fan service involving their favorite games and used it to reinvigorate their long-running Samurai Warriors series. If you’re someone who tried one of the spinoffs and liked it, or if you have even a remote interest in The Warring States period of Japanese history, this title is a perfect place to jump in. While there is room for improvement upon, Samurai Warriors 5 is a strong foundation for future entries. With Omega Force’s track record of releasing expansion packs and side games, I’m eagerly awaiting more.
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  3. GameCritics
    Sep 15, 2021
    65
    From a gameplay standpoint, Samurai Warriors 5 is an easy recommendation. However, the political content isn’t as easy to sign off on. While there’s always going to be some celebration of military action in a title like this, the way the script goes out of its way to portray the bloodthirsty as heroes in defiance of true historical facts feels like a step too far. Samurai Warriors 5 isn’t a depiction of Japan’s violent past, it’s a celebration of it.
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