Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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7.7

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. Nataraja
    Aug 22, 2023
    6
    Incredibly poor game design. The entire game is gatekept by a single, reflex related ability - deflect. If you cannot get the deflect down you can not progress out of the tutorial. If it was just defeating a single phase boss, fine. But to have two phases that rely on reflexes ONLY is a really, really poor game design choice. The only reason why it is not receiving a 1 from me is thatIncredibly poor game design. The entire game is gatekept by a single, reflex related ability - deflect. If you cannot get the deflect down you can not progress out of the tutorial. If it was just defeating a single phase boss, fine. But to have two phases that rely on reflexes ONLY is a really, really poor game design choice. The only reason why it is not receiving a 1 from me is that it was made available on Game Pass so at least all I was out was time and space on my SSD.

    I was able to get to the second phase multiple times but the pace of the deflects changes drastically. Also the deflect window is inconsistent and the hit boxes for the first boss are obscene, making any dodging impossible. The same is true of the second phase. If it were a single phase I could understand it. I think I will stick to From Soft games. At least there I can find multiple ways to progress.    … Expand
  4. MasterTiger4
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    Pros:
    -Awesome Combat
    -Great Enemy variety
    -Great combat arsenal and skills
    -Semi-linear multi-path
    -Great boss fights
    Cons:
    -Failed basic 3rd grade biology at custom character creation.
  5. GirlGoneGamer
    Jul 19, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mid game with mid graphics. I’m also posting this on the PS5 Version since both are trash.… Expand
  6. Rin90
    Jul 19, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game!! works really well with the ps5 controller which really integrates you into the game.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    6
    okok kind of game and visuals but something is lacking thats why i dont want to play this agian
  10. bohalaa
    Jul 1, 2023
    8
    Very nice game , but it feels OLD, PS3 game, they should be ashamed with this visual.
  11. Bawa
    Jun 30, 2023
    2
    Lacks expedition mode with randoms . In nioh online modes were just a masterpiece, Here it is a disaster. So if You prefer online coop play, forget about this game
  12. 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
  13. 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…
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. Miz-taken
    May 19, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is so boring. The battlefields and the enemies in them are just so lame. It feels like every battlefield is exactly the same even though they may look a little different. game design is very poor. Do not waste $70 on this game. I wish I hadn't.… Expand
  19. DTM12NY
    May 16, 2023
    4
    My friend beat the game with the starting sword. All weapons feel like **** Farming simulator. Boring ball busting boss fights. I rather play dark souls or elden ring.
  20. 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.
  21. Calving7
    May 14, 2023
    8
    Très bon gameplay. La DA est plutôt bonne aussi. Le jeu est un peu trop facile à mon goût
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. Itisgunit
    May 4, 2023
    6
    I'm not a fan of the games that purposely try to overdue it when it comes to difficulty. The game does a horrible job when starting off explaining the different systems other then the main buttons. I spent almost 2 hours XP farming to get to level 15 and still couldn't beat the 1st boss that has 2 forms. Thankfully it was on Game Pass and I didn't purchase the game. Uninstalled and on toI'm not a fan of the games that purposely try to overdue it when it comes to difficulty. The game does a horrible job when starting off explaining the different systems other then the main buttons. I spent almost 2 hours XP farming to get to level 15 and still couldn't beat the 1st boss that has 2 forms. Thankfully it was on Game Pass and I didn't purchase the game. Uninstalled and on to the next one.… Expand
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Jon_P
    Apr 8, 2023
    0
    Terrible controls, worse UI, horrible gameplay. Stay away unless you are a glutton for punishment.
  30. Gonoru
    Apr 8, 2023
    0
    Mediocre in almost all aspects, argument, story, and dialogues, are awful, and some mechanics are prehistorical. The only decent thing is SOME aspects of the gameplay (fighting, but even that is mediocre since the limited number of enemy types, and that you can kill most of them by mashing buttons
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80

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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