Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 681 Ratings

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  1. Ghoster
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Just what we expect from Team Ninja. Almost perfect SoulsBorne game which is unique and fresh in combat and atmosphere. Learning curve of combat is hard but necessary. They did turn with that after Nioh like Fromsoft did with Sekiro after Dark Souls and it is awesome!
  2. PunPun11
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    SOULS game, the game is very fun, the game is built in stages, each stage with a different design, the stages are varied and interesting, the gameplay is fun, challenging and well built. The game has many types of weapons and magic attacks [although not all of them are very effective] there are not enough clothing options and the character's gameplay style feels limited at timesSOULS game, the game is very fun, the game is built in stages, each stage with a different design, the stages are varied and interesting, the gameplay is fun, challenging and well built. The game has many types of weapons and magic attacks [although not all of them are very effective] there are not enough clothing options and the character's gameplay style feels limited at times [strengthening a certain type of magic also affects another element of the character that does not feel connected]… Expand
  3. Rin90
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game!! works really well with the ps5 controller which really integrates you into the game.
  4. Maradum
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Wo Long is the next big action/souslike game by Nioh creator Team Ninja. It does however change the gameplay a lot and focusses more on a parry system, not unlike Sekiro. Overall the combat is the shining star of the game, while other aspects fall short.

    The parry system feels extremely good and tight, it can however make the game rather easy as soon as you master it. After some    Wo Long is the next big action/souslike game by Nioh creator Team Ninja. It does however change the gameplay a lot and focusses more on a parry system, not unlike Sekiro. Overall the combat is the shining star of the game, while other aspects fall short.

    The parry system feels extremely good and tight, it can however make the game rather easy as soon as you master it. After some training, only one boss took me more than 3 tries. The combat shines most on 1 vs 1, struggles when there are multiple enemies, due to lock on and camera issues.

    The level design is better than in previous games, it helps a lot that there is a jump button now and levels do get way more verticality. Overall those levels feel much better here, but they are still average at best.

    Systems like the smithy, skill trees, Ninjutsu and magic feel slightly weaker than Nioh – more streamlined and less crazy to master them. It is better for casual players, as a huge Nioh fan it was a bit disappointing from time to time. Furthermore I dont feel that there is a need for that hub area.

    A solid game with great gameplay, but it stands in the shadow of Nioh, which is superior in many ways.    … Expand
  5. AOCG
    Mar 10, 2023
    8
    Visual quality: 7
    Performance: 8.5
    Art: 7, a bit generic for my taste, but still decent. Music: 8 Gameplay: 8.5, the parry system and the avatar are really good (9.5/10), but I did not like the spells system and the companions. Story: 6 In general it is a really good game with the main mechanics very well polished, but with too much customization and options (in terms of character    Visual quality: 7
    Performance: 8.5
    Art: 7, a bit generic for my taste, but still decent.
    Music: 8

    Gameplay: 8.5, the parry system and the avatar are really good (9.5/10), but I did not like the spells system and the companions.
    Story: 6

    In general it is a really good game with the main mechanics very well polished, but with too much customization and options (in terms of character leveling, spells system and all that stuff) for my taste.
    One of the main reasons I loved Sekiro (9.5/10 for me) was that you have 1 simple, yet balanced mechanic (parry) and 3 things you level up (HP, damage output and your left prothesis).    … Expand
  6. bohalaa
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    Very nice game , but it feels OLD, PS3 game, they should be ashamed with this visual.
  7. TheBigTicket
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    This game is exactly what you expect from Team Ninja. Excellent, tight and addictive combat in a compelling setting with very little story.

    The level design is still far below anything Fromsoft but I enjoyed fighting to the flags and eventually to the bosses. Unfortunately both the characters and the story are very weak (the cutscenes are pretty good tho) and the game doesn't look    This game is exactly what you expect from Team Ninja. Excellent, tight and addictive combat in a compelling setting with very little story.

    The level design is still far below anything Fromsoft but I enjoyed fighting to the flags and eventually to the bosses.

    Unfortunately both the characters and the story are very weak (the cutscenes are pretty good tho) and the game doesn't look all that good. But the sheer fun and enjoyment you get from the gameplay more than makes up for it.    … Expand
  8. maoliveirajr
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    For me One of the best games of the Year. Once again Team Ninja was done a great job and I loved the game machanics, it completely addicts you. Some of boss fights are epics (hard by the Way) like Lu Bu and Dong Zhuo. I really dont know how someone can rate this game under 9…Well Done Team Ninja and congratulations for the evolution creating new mechanics…
  9. Conget
    Jun 4, 2023
    8
    After Nioh 1 and 2, I was enthausiastic of this game. Althogh there are small things which could be improve, in general its very enjoyable to play
  10. Joao_bocaina
    May 28, 2023
    9
    O jogo é ótimo a proposta deixa o usuário escolher a imersão dos desafios O jogo possui tudo que um jogo precisa.Gameplay fluido.Bons gráficos.Fator replay e um multiplayer muito bom Essa pessoas que fica comparando o jogo que não mudo nada e dando nota baixas são pessoas que não gosta do genero e só quer derruba a nota do jogo
  11. FangRu
    May 22, 2023
    9
    Bloodborne with Sekiro mechanics and Chinese story. There was only one hard boss and rest were easy so I definitely recommend this one for players who are too casual to play other soul-like games which are harder... Even platinum was easy in this game. Its like FromSoft game for noobs. Still great though especially if you need ego boost on harder ones. Overall 9/10 game.
  12. FreddyVenus
    May 22, 2023
    9
    I loved this game. Its like Sekiro meets Bloodborne except its Chinese history/folklore. Combat system aka Sekiro but with RPG system leveling but quite original one. Gameplay is smooth. Voice acting (chinese) is spot on. Music is nice and graphics are great. I really enjoyed this one and ended it on platinum. 9/10 definitely recommend for those who thinks soulsgame are too hard cuz thereI loved this game. Its like Sekiro meets Bloodborne except its Chinese history/folklore. Combat system aka Sekiro but with RPG system leveling but quite original one. Gameplay is smooth. Voice acting (chinese) is spot on. Music is nice and graphics are great. I really enjoyed this one and ended it on platinum. 9/10 definitely recommend for those who thinks soulsgame are too hard cuz there are only like 3 hard bosses and rest was on 1st or 2nd try...… Expand
  13. Phamtom25
    May 15, 2023
    8
    El mejor souls-like que he tenido el gusto de jugar, Team ninja es sin duda la única compañia que ha logrado entender el sistema de los juegos de From Software, y este juego es la prueba.
    El combate es muy satisfactorio, los enemigos son exigentes pero no injustos. Los jefes tambien han tenido una gran mejora en comparación a los de Nioh, un gran juego con una gran OST y muy buen diseño.
  14. Calving7
    May 14, 2023
    8
    Très bon gameplay. La DA est plutôt bonne aussi. Le jeu est un peu trop facile à mon goût
  15. Rythe
    May 12, 2023
    8
    A thoroughly enjoyable and challenging game that I keep playing despite having beaten it already. There are a few things I wished it did a little differently, but overall, I can easily recommend it.
  16. Peterian1201
    May 4, 2023
    10
    It was 10 with me. But I rated 0 'cause the mission "Uninhibited Heart" when I was finding the last man, Stupiddd Team Ninja. A great game with stupid glitch, so you deserve 0
  17. Wjdbhh
    May 3, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. WO LONG: FALLEN DYNASTY is a fascinating game that immerses you in the fascinating world of ancient China. The game offers a lot of interesting mechanics and gameplay that will not leave you indifferent.

    One of the main advantages of WO LONG: FALLEN DYNASTY is the nice graphics, that creates the feeling of being immersed into the historical period. But the visuals are not the only thing that excels, the soundtrack is also top-notch, creating additional atmosphere and immersing you in the world of the game.

    The gameplay of WO LONG: FALLEN DYNASTY is also very diverse and has interesting mechanics. There are many ways to develop your character in the game, as well as a lot of quests and missions that will help you to explore and advance in the world of the game.

    In addition, WO LONG: FALLEN DYNASTY is a challenging enough game that it will give you many hours of exciting gameplay. There are some challenges in the game that will require you to show dexterity and skill, which creates extra interest and motivation.

    All in all, WO LONG: FALLEN DYNASTY is an excellent game that deserves your attention. If you love Asian culture and historical games, you should definitely try this game. It is sure to please you!

    Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)    … Expand
  18. Progern19
    Apr 21, 2023
    9
    Challenging yet very rewarding.
    I like the bosses, level designs, music, some enemies, and combat. The variety of weapons at the start is meager, but you can still manage fine. The variety of enemies could be improved. I like the deflection mechanic more than in Sekiro, but they are both excellent. Timing windows for parries and counterattacks are fine. I would say sometimes they are too    Challenging yet very rewarding.
    I like the bosses, level designs, music, some enemies, and combat. The variety of weapons at the start is meager, but you can still manage fine. The variety of enemies could be improved. I like the deflection mechanic more than in Sekiro, but they are both excellent. Timing windows for parries and counterattacks are fine. I would say sometimes they are too prominent. This game is easier than Sekiro.
    The armor variety in the first few chapters is also not very promising, with only a few different armor pieces that look pretty similar. In general, a very fun game with moderate replayability potential. The good thing is that you always have one or two side missions to level-up up before charging to the main battlefield.    … Expand
  19. Daniel0809
    Mar 22, 2023
    8
    After about 20 attempts I finally beat the 1st boss, General of Man. Im not a fan of those "souls" games that are so popular but I figured id try wo long and as a rookie player to these games im starting to get the feeling I wont have the patience for these games because of the difficulty. The graphics are beautiful! perfect 10. Game play is great! perfect 10. Story is good for the 30 hrsAfter about 20 attempts I finally beat the 1st boss, General of Man. Im not a fan of those "souls" games that are so popular but I figured id try wo long and as a rookie player to these games im starting to get the feeling I wont have the patience for these games because of the difficulty. The graphics are beautiful! perfect 10. Game play is great! perfect 10. Story is good for the 30 hrs I played but I caution any moderate players that read this thats its hard AF but satisfying when you succeed. You need total concentration during battle bosses so old players with families make sure you playing alone with no distractions.… Expand
  20. timyz
    Apr 17, 2023
    8
    Tempted to rate this a 7/10, but how this site works is 7/10 is considered a "Mixed" score. But I do view this game as a highly positive one. In terms of difficulty, it can be likened to a fast-paced version of Elden Ring, making it kind of a challenge. The battle system is unique, with DEFLECT requiring you to counter your enemy's attacks within a split second. Cheesing your way throughTempted to rate this a 7/10, but how this site works is 7/10 is considered a "Mixed" score. But I do view this game as a highly positive one. In terms of difficulty, it can be likened to a fast-paced version of Elden Ring, making it kind of a challenge. The battle system is unique, with DEFLECT requiring you to counter your enemy's attacks within a split second. Cheesing your way through boss fights is not an option most of the time. This game has a steep learning curve, so GIT GUD.

    Character creation is a standout feature, offering extensive customization options (Unlike Elden Ring, you look ugly no matter what you do.)

    The story is best appreciated by those with knowledge of the Three Kingdoms universe. The identity of the blindfolded boy remains a mystery until the end, leaving room for educated guesses (I guess we are looking for a sequel?). The dialogues are filled with fine details that closely resemble the history of Ancient China. It's understandable why some reviewers didn't rate the story higher, given the challenge of fitting a 400-hour story into a 40-hour game.

    For trophy hunters, there are no missable trophies, but three roadblocks to getting the platinum.
    1) The first boss (Who the hell designs a first boss with two phases?)
    2) The boss riding a horse (appears halfway through the game, and you can't miss it. Unfortunately, grinding before this boss fight is out of the question, as I did not find an efficient grinding spot before the fight.)
    3) The final boss (If you care, you can grind to max level and make the final boss a cakewalk.)

    Some complaints:
    There is room for improvement in the equipment system. While there are many options to choose from, only a few of them matter. Additionally, 1-star to 3-star equipment becomes useless after the first few chapters of the game.
    I wish there were more tutorials available. Many of the game's mechanics are left unexplained, leaving players to figure them out on their own.    … Expand
  21. debiru_ita
    Apr 7, 2023
    8
    a very good game in the action rpg scene, beautiful revisiting of historical events in a fantasy key, fluid gameplay and not boring although the general difficulty is not particularly high. compared to Nioh it is certainly more geared towards the mass player with very few high difficulty blocks.

    Very well done in my opinion the change of response times due to type of weapons and overall    a very good game in the action rpg scene, beautiful revisiting of historical events in a fantasy key, fluid gameplay and not boring although the general difficulty is not particularly high. compared to Nioh it is certainly more geared towards the mass player with very few high difficulty blocks.

    Very well done in my opinion the change of response times due to type of weapons and overall weight of the equipment and the fatigue system

    Speaking of flaws:
    - definitely the camera handling is annoying at some times,
    - perhaps it was possible to create a greater balance in the difficulty curve, better managing the alternation of challenging and easy bosses
    - some doubts also on the growth of character characteristics, which at the beginning seems to be a bit confusing    … Expand
  22. Whiteout
    Apr 5, 2023
    8
    I have mixed feelings on Wo Long.
    It's basically Nioh 3 with a chinese setting, but with some pros and cons.
    Good CS overall, with Sekiro influences. Parrying is difficult sometimes, and some enemies/bosses spam attacks like crazy, but once you get the hang of it, negating every boss move is quite awesome. Nioh-like character growt and equipment system, forging and upgrading are quite    I have mixed feelings on Wo Long.
    It's basically Nioh 3 with a chinese setting, but with some pros and cons.
    Good CS overall, with Sekiro influences.
    Parrying is difficult sometimes, and some enemies/bosses spam attacks like crazy, but once you get the hang of it, negating every boss move is quite awesome.
    Nioh-like character growt and equipment system, forging and upgrading are quite simple, but sometimes also not so intuitive.
    Nice Level design, quite Nioh-ish but more vertical (another Sekiro influence).
    Not-so-good graphics, levels and characters looks quite updated for a PS5 game (models from a DW game maybe?), but some bosses are very good in the other hand.
    Boring story, jumps from the Yellow Turban rebellion into another 2 or 3 major battles with the elixir gimmick.
    Main antagonist is another Kashin Koji wannabe, quite generic/lame.
    But game was fun overall, looking forward to play the DLCs.    … Expand
  23. Rafarodfer
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty entrega uma boa experiência no geral, mas está bem abaixo do que eu esperava, o jogo possui problemas no gráfico, mas o que me incomodou foi o level design pobre que não gera empolgação na exploração, e inimigos extremamente repetidos, a Team Ninja tem esse problema desde Nioh, mas aqui ela chutou o balde e conseguiu entregar algo ainda mais inferior. já os chefes,Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty entrega uma boa experiência no geral, mas está bem abaixo do que eu esperava, o jogo possui problemas no gráfico, mas o que me incomodou foi o level design pobre que não gera empolgação na exploração, e inimigos extremamente repetidos, a Team Ninja tem esse problema desde Nioh, mas aqui ela chutou o balde e conseguiu entregar algo ainda mais inferior. já os chefes, alguns são legais, mas a maioria achei bem simples sem nada impactante. Outro problema é a duração do game, finalizei todas as missões antes do último chefe e mesmo assim terminei o jogo em menos de vinte horas. Mas depois de zerar aparece novas missões e libera o famoso Novo jogo .
    Finalizei o jogo, mas não explorei o Endgame e nem o Novo Jogo +, que creio ser uma parte importante da experiência proporcionada pelo jogo. Infelizmente ainda não tive tempo de jogar essa parte, mas acredito que valerá a pena principalmente pra quem zerar e curtir o jogo, pois a Team Ninja sabe que seus fãs esperam isso dela.    … Expand
  24. THEDUDE93
    Mar 23, 2023
    9
    a cool game but hard bosses. it makes fun play this game. it have to be 75 characters long hahah
  25. Generalement
    Mar 21, 2023
    10
    Un titre téméraire.

    Wo-Long Fallen Legacy s'installe dans la Chine ancienne au coeur d'une histoire chevronnée de succès. Dans les traditions mystiques anciennes, Wo-Long vient tendre son expérience video-ludique à la lumière des croyances de la Chine Antique. Là où les mystères des cinq éléments connues des occidents notamment par l'acuponcture, Wo-Long vient complexifier les méthodes    Un titre téméraire.

    Wo-Long Fallen Legacy s'installe dans la Chine ancienne au coeur d'une histoire chevronnée de succès.

    Dans les traditions mystiques anciennes, Wo-Long vient tendre son expérience video-ludique à la lumière des croyances de la Chine Antique. Là où les mystères des cinq éléments connues des occidents notamment par l'acuponcture, Wo-Long vient complexifier les méthodes d'identification par un aspect scientifique d'usages. Les protagonistes disciple de l'histoire auront chacun une perception accrue, personnalisée selon leur propre implication. Débutant l'histoire par la personnalisation de votre propre antagoniste, il vous est possible d'entrer un numéro d'identification afin d'obtenir un personnage déjà bien construit. À noter, qu'à ce niveau, rien n'est configurer pour les statistiques mais, uniquement au niveau du visuel.

    Wo-long vous plong directement dans l'action en mettant en place un dictaciel ayant un Boss. Rien à voir avec les titres similaires, la mécanique principalement basée sur l'esquive et les contre coup vient changer l'ambiance d'un Nioh. Les arts martiaux principalement construit de façon circulaire, nous apprend vite à nous méfier des fenêtres entre les attaques et les esquives. Le titre force ainsi une souplesse agressive et de témérité. L'accomplissement de votre protagonistes se construit peu à peu selon vos armes de choix et vos paramètres incluant vos armures et les attributions disponibles via la forgerone. La mise à jour, la remise à zéro de vos statistiques entre les points d'attribution selon les éléments est disponible gratuitement via le sage du village caché découvert tôt dans l'histoire. Ce qui est valorisant de pouvoir librement tester différentes configurations.

    L'index est complete mais étonnons-nous de ne pas avoir ce savoir de cette Chine qui nous est inconnue.

    Les différents niveaux sont généralement parsemé d'un Boss à la fin.

    Le titre est plutôt agréable et très intense. C'est un titre ayant de beaux attrait visuel et des modes graphiques personnalisables.

    La trame sonore est bonne malgré une même séquence continue lorsqu'il y a interactions pour le combat. La difficulté est présente, par contre, lorsque mécanique est acquise et ainsi apprise, le titre devient plus fluide et l'on comprends l'idée de Team Ninja.

    En ligne, vous aurez la possibilité de vos alliés à deux joueurs. Vous aurez aussi la possibilité de vous faire envahir ou d'envahir un autre joueur sur un champs de bataille.

    Ce titre est bien nouveau et plusieurs adepte des tendances de ce genre offrent des solutions de builds sur YouTube. N'hésitez pas à écouter quelques tuto afin de comprendre le potentiel de ce titre.

    Bravo à ce titre téméraire. La Chine Antique, cela va peut-être vous donner goût d'assister au Spectacle de Shen Yun.    … Expand
  26. Heisi72
    Mar 19, 2023
    10
    "I'm a soulslike Player from the beginning, but this game is trash..." mimimimimimi... What the noob cannot manage in an 30min session after work is trash. This game is brilliant, it is a Nioh-like in every sense. But its for gamers, not for degenerated kids.
  27. Kmee0507
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    This game is simply superb. The combat is outstanding and the expiration is fantastic. Each level has so many interconnected path ways and secrets to find I can’t believe how well team Ninja pulled this off. My only con for the game is the story. I have trouble keeping track of the all the characters. Otherwise this is an easy recommend for anyone who likes souls style games and/or Sekiro.
  28. SirBloo
    Mar 19, 2023
    9
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a game which takes some time to warm up to, but when you do it unravels an experiance full of intense gameplay and challenging combat. It takes a different approach to telling a Three Kingdoms story and feels very much like it ties nicely into the world of Dynasty Warriors, which lands really well.

    To compare this game to anything else, I would suggest    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a game which takes some time to warm up to, but when you do it unravels an experiance full of intense gameplay and challenging combat. It takes a different approach to telling a Three Kingdoms story and feels very much like it ties nicely into the world of Dynasty Warriors, which lands really well.

    To compare this game to anything else, I would suggest considering this as a nice blend of Sekiro, for it's setting and split second parry style combat and Ninja Garden for it's loose, dodge-heavy gameplay. If you aren't a fun of crushing and hard games, this isn't the game for you, as you will die over and over. The first boss you come across is one of the hardest and cruelest starter enemies I've ever had to face and it forces you to 'get gud' right away to be able to beat him. I can see why some people really don't like this game, as it seems to have a "love it or hate it" reception. But if you like all things "Soulsbourne" and "Sekiro", you will feel right at home with Wo Long. Though, I suggest trying the Demo before purchasing as this gives a really nice idea of what to expect for this title.    … Expand
  29. AMIN_PASHA
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    Thank you team ninja for very enjoyable gameplay, look like series nioh ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Gameplay 10 amazing Graphic 8
    Muzic 8
    Story 5
  30. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Mar 17, 2023
    9
    As others have said, its the sekiro of the nioh series. Sadly the story and more specifically the storytelling is a big mess. Nioh was already confusing but with a bit of research you could get a grip on it. This is just insane. Allies becoming enemies in 1 mission. Next mission they are back to being allies. Crazy mcguffins left and right and so on.
    The game is fairly challenging but not    As others have said, its the sekiro of the nioh series. Sadly the story and more specifically the storytelling is a big mess. Nioh was already confusing but with a bit of research you could get a grip on it. This is just insane. Allies becoming enemies in 1 mission. Next mission they are back to being allies. Crazy mcguffins left and right and so on.
    The game is fairly challenging but not as hard as the souls games and way wayyyy easier than sekiro. The rpg elements are satisfying and the forgiving crafting and respec system lets you change builds on a whim.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 59 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 74
  3. Negative: 0 out of 74
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 23, 2024
    60
    Bosses are fast, aggressive, tough. They hit you two times and it's over. But they all have the same mechanics and just different timing. So inexperienced players may feel frustration, while for experienced souls it won't be major problem to get through the game without a scratch. [Issue#326]
  2. PLAY! Zine
    Apr 7, 2023
    75
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a lovechild between Sekiro and Nioh games with some Chinese mythos and history sprinkled on the top. It is a truly great combat experience that is drawn back by somewhat convoluted storytelling, lackluster decisions to simplify magic and attributes and severe optimization problems. With that said, it is a really fun experience that any fan of the genre will surely love.
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  3. PLAY
    Apr 5, 2023
    90
    An evolution of Nioh 2, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is an action-packed ride through history and dark fantasy that stands out in a post-Elden Ring world. [Issue#26, p.88]
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