Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 33
  3. Negative: 5 out of 33
  1. PlaySense
    Feb 14, 2022
    45
    The gameplay of this new installment, like others in the franchise, is fun, thanks in part to its engaging theme. The fact is, however, that the execution leaves quite a bit to be desired. For example, the graphics are from 10 years back, the performance is a disaster and the addition of political elements does not really work. Ignore it.
  2. GameMAG
    Feb 17, 2022
    40
    Even if you love this series with your whole heart, we still recommend you to skip Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires. The game simply doesn't worth it, even with a price cut.
  3. ComicBook
    Feb 14, 2022
    40
    Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires is a niche version of an already divisive game and provides very little innovation to the musou formula. It honestly feels like a half-baked game, as if developer Koei Temco felt the need to keep the Empires spinoff line of games going simply because it has done it in the past. There are better musou games out there and better strategy games out there, and I honestly can't recommend this game to fans of either type of game. Ultimately, Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires won't hold your interest for any extended period of time unless you're already a fan of the franchise.
  5. NME
    Feb 14, 2022
    40
    It’s repetitive and ugly, but the combat is a moreish delight.
  6. Finger Guns
    Feb 14, 2022
    40
    Even for a series renowned for reusing material and rehashing a tired formula of mindless yet oddly satisfying gameplay, Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is a hollow package. If this is all the series has left to offer, it may be time to let the Three Kingdoms war themselves into oblivion. A bland, shallow title with little to offer even those who enjoy the repetition of Musou gameplay, Empires is as regurgitated as a game can be.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Feb 21, 2022
    Another mix of musou hack’n slash action and strategy courtesy of Omega Force. Not the best in its genre, but a good one.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 541 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 415 out of 541
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 541
  3. Negative: 124 out of 541
  1. Glockblade
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    Absolutely refreshing since I kinda already put maybe 6k hours onto the entire empires series as with 10k+ into all dynasty warriors games.Absolutely refreshing since I kinda already put maybe 6k hours onto the entire empires series as with 10k+ into all dynasty warriors games. I'm looking forward to maybe more edit parts. Or more features for in combat… Full Review »
  2. NewgeZ
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    Having played this game for a few months, I must say that I'm very impressed and hoping for more games like this
  3. tngo
    Apr 18, 2022
    10
    Both the action and strategy elements are superb, this is the game of the year for 2022 so far.
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