Warriors Orochi 4

 PlayStation 4
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 54
  3. Negative: 7 out of 54
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  1. masterjohnson1
    Oct 20, 2018
    9
    Warriors orochi 4 is a combination of Dynasty Warriors and samurai warriors with some characters from the other orochi games
    biggest roaster of characters I have ever played with.
    this time there are some gods involved and magic which makes the gameplay more fun
    I love these games and will for a long time, this is a buy for anyone who enjoys these games
  2. DimLord_Urza
    Oct 16, 2018
    8
    This game is great. Is it the best? No. Is it lazy in some areas? Yes. Is it, most importantly, fun? Yes. I've been playing the Warriors Orochi games forever and played every Samurai Warriors and Dynasty Warriors, even the dreaded 9. People will say this game does not have anywhere NEAR as much content as WO3U and I will AGREE to that. But, this is the base game and comparing it to baseThis game is great. Is it the best? No. Is it lazy in some areas? Yes. Is it, most importantly, fun? Yes. I've been playing the Warriors Orochi games forever and played every Samurai Warriors and Dynasty Warriors, even the dreaded 9. People will say this game does not have anywhere NEAR as much content as WO3U and I will AGREE to that. But, this is the base game and comparing it to base Warriors Orochi 3 is much more fair. In that sense, content is still lacking here with no camp and low budget interfaces, but if you can get past that, the gameplay this time around is so much better. The magic mechanics are great and add depth to the combat. I would only suggest to play on HARD because NORMAL is unbelievably easy. Honestly. Otherwise as a Koei fan, I love this game so far.… Expand
  3. Aidian1492
    Oct 19, 2018
    8
    As a fan of the warriors franchise, this game just evolves whats best about warriors. Having big huge battles. Also you can use magic, which is incredible.Also so many characters to choose from, and you can deify them lol. Some glitchy ness and characters forming into each other lol.but overall a good warriors game
  4. isomemory
    Dec 6, 2018
    9
    As a veteran of the series, stemming clear back to the original 1v1 Dynasty Warriors, I have been through the entire journey, including the abomination that was Dynasty Warriors 9. For years the series (excluding the special spinoffs) have been losing their magic for me - the magic that I felt the first time I played Dynasty Warriors 2 on my brand new PS2, or the mind blowing experience ofAs a veteran of the series, stemming clear back to the original 1v1 Dynasty Warriors, I have been through the entire journey, including the abomination that was Dynasty Warriors 9. For years the series (excluding the special spinoffs) have been losing their magic for me - the magic that I felt the first time I played Dynasty Warriors 2 on my brand new PS2, or the mind blowing experience of DW3 and so on. Orochi 4 has done the impossible and brought back that nostalgia, and somehow given us the dream Warriors game with a level of polished never seen before in the series.

    If you are a fan of the series, even slightly, then you would be doing yourself a great disservice by not experiencing what I would argue is the best in the series you.    … Expand
  5. Bibleblack128
    Oct 26, 2018
    5
    The Ps4 Version is the only censored version of the game no Boob Jiggle at character screen like others.
  6. Nerdlog
    Oct 26, 2018
    5
    Warriors Orochi 4 is a product that aims to wash away the aftertaste of Dynasty Warriors 9. It is almost an excuse, but it is an excuse that the publisher uses for not having spent much, but at the time sex earn more money.

    For those unfamiliar with the title, the Warriors Orochi series focuses on mixing Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors together. A plot that involves time travel    Warriors Orochi 4 is a product that aims to wash away the aftertaste of Dynasty Warriors 9. It is almost an excuse, but it is an excuse that the publisher uses for not having spent much, but at the time sex earn more money.

    For those unfamiliar with the title, the Warriors Orochi series focuses on mixing Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors together. A plot that involves time travel and divine beings serves as an excuse to bring together all the characters from both properties in one game, and then we'll find ourselves with really huge lists of playable characters.    … Expand
  7. Daniel_Campbell
    Nov 19, 2019
    4
    I've been a huge fan of the "Musou" genre of games since Dynasty Warriors 2, and that will continue to be the case. That being said, Warriors Orochi 4 is not making that decision an easy one. The multitude of systems implemented in Orochi 4 are smart and a joy to experience. There are loads of characters, musou attacks, magic attacks, weapons, moves, etc. There is SO MUCH to love aboutI've been a huge fan of the "Musou" genre of games since Dynasty Warriors 2, and that will continue to be the case. That being said, Warriors Orochi 4 is not making that decision an easy one. The multitude of systems implemented in Orochi 4 are smart and a joy to experience. There are loads of characters, musou attacks, magic attacks, weapons, moves, etc. There is SO MUCH to love about this game! But, In it's reach to try and be the best musou game ever created, the most important aspect of these games slipped out of its grasp; the actual gameplay.

    The moment to moment combat is the one thing that HAS to be good in a musou game in order for any other aspect to thrive. It's like trying to build a house with no foundation. Sadly, Orochi 4's combat feels clunky, clumsy and cumbersome. To demonstrate my point, if possible, try this exercise; Play a lauded Musou game like Hyrule Warriors or Fire Emblem Warriors. Notice how when you move and attack, your forward motion remains constant. When your character slices through dozens of baddies each attack seems to flow flawlessly from one to the other. It feels good. The camera is the perfect distance always, at the perfect angle. The enemies react perfectly to your attacks and almost always remain in front of you so all your attacks land. Combat is smooth, cinematic, and most of all, fun.
    Now play Orochi 4 and realize all these things are gone. There is a hard disconnect between when your character is running and when they are attacking. They seem to come to a dead stop while they attack, attacks don't flow smoothly from one to another, and the enemies are either standing around doing nothing or juggling you till you're dead. The magic system is great, but you're able to spam it almost endlessly to the point where your regular attacks feel like they aren't even needed. You're frustrated, and you don't know why. The answer; It's because your agency, what you want the character to do, doesn't have strong connection. The link between your mind and what the character does is muddled. It feels like you're not controlling a unique and skilled warrior but more like a robot that was hastily programmed to approximate ancient warfare.

    You could do worse than Warriors Orochi 4, but you could also do a lot better as well. If you're looking for a game of this ilk and you've got a Nintendo Switch, pick up Hyrule Warriors. If you're playing on Xbox, PS4 or PC pick up Berserk. While I'm still a fan of this type of game, and a lot of the things Orochi 4 attempted to do, the game simply feels frustrating. After putting 200 hours into one of its better playing older brothers, I'd recommend one of those before you slip into the under developed mess that is Warriors Orochi 4.
    To demonstrate my point, if possible, try this exercise. Play a lauded Musou game like Hyrule Warriors or Fire Emblem Warriors. Notice how when you move and attack, your motion forward remains constant. When your character slices through dozens of baddies you have constant forward motion and each attack seems to flow flawlessly from one to the other. It feels good. The camera is the perfect distance always, at the perfect angle. The enemies react perfectly to your attacks and almost always remain in front of you so all your attacks land. Combat is smooth, cinematic, and most of all, fun.

    Now play Orochi 4 and realize all these things are gone. There is a hard disconnect between when your character is running and when they are attacking. They seem to come to a dead stop while they attack. Nothing feels like it flows from one attack to another. The magic system is great, but you're able to spam it almost endlessly to the point where your regular attacks feel like they aren't even needed. You're frustrated, and you don't know why. It's because your agency, what you want the character to do, feels like it's not a strong connection. It feels less like you're controlling a unique and skilled warrior but more like you're controlling a robot that was hastily programmed to approximate ancient warfare.

    You could do worse than Warriors Orochi 4, but you could do a lot better as well. If you're looking for a game of this ilk and you've got a Nintendo Switch, pick up Hyrule Warriors. If you're playing on Xbox, PS4 or PC pick up Berserk. While I'm still a fan of this type of game and a lot of the things Orochi 4 attempted to do, the game simply felt frustrating after freshly putting 200 hours into one of its better playing older brothers.    … Expand
  8. Tomplexthis
    Jul 8, 2022
    8
    I actually think this was one of my favorite warriors orochi games, i played, 1 2 3, this was fun
    I really hate warriors games as a whole, for being bland, empty, repetitive games, and prefer the empires, or orochi versions. and spinoffs, this one is really good.
    you can use 3 characters at once, and that 1 mechanic makes it fun. games fun. It gets really samey and repetitive though    I actually think this was one of my favorite warriors orochi games, i played, 1 2 3, this was fun
    I really hate warriors games as a whole, for being bland, empty, repetitive games, and prefer the empires, or orochi versions. and spinoffs, this one is really good.

    you can use 3 characters at once, and that 1 mechanic makes it fun. games fun.
    It gets really samey and repetitive though after awhile. but worth a play.

    samurai and dynasty combined together make harmony
    otherwise, those 2 by themselves are meh    … Expand
  9. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    7
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.

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72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2018
    80
    The fundamental gameplay couldn’t be simpler, and the dialogue is terrible… but it’s good. There’s a staggering 170 characters to unlock, and you’ll soon find favourites. With an enormous amount of content, online and offline co-op (if you can find other players; I couldn’t), and some cool-looking moves, it’s a shallow but entrancing adventure. [Issue#157, p.88]
  2. GameCritics
    Dec 7, 2018
    70
    I enjoyed my time with this blend of warring states Japan, three kingdoms China, and mythological fighters colliding with each other. The character roster and amount of magic flair is deep (even if the combat itself is simple) and Warriors Orochi 4 scratches a very specific itch with its over-the-top action — but not everyone has that same itch. But for those that do, it’s more of the same that fans love.
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  3. DarkStation
    Nov 26, 2018
    60
    There is fun to be had with Warriors Orochi 4, as I certainly found myself hooked in once I got going, yet I don’t recommend the game for the uninitiated. It failed to leave a strong lasting impression, and I lacked the emotional connection to the story concepts. If you’re a veteran of the franchise, you’ll find Koei Tecmo has made a solid entry to add to your library. If, like me, you’re still fresh-faced, wait for a sale or work your way towards it.
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