Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

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  1. Kyokushin
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    For al Nioh fans a hell yeah! Three kingdoms fan? Even more! Combat and customization take the main stage here that's for sure and while the story is pushed a little more to the back this game is a game of the year contender for me!
  2. oilfy
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    Honestly this is the best game I have played in many years! I feel like I'm learning new gaming skills every chapter and some of the boss battles are just groundbreaking INCREDIBLE! Haven't experienced this kind of feeling since Nioh 1 and 2! The one before that was the Ninja Gaiden games. You have to play this to see what I'm talking about! So stylish, so cool, so satisfying!!!!!
  3. Jeramon
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    Amazing. It is my dream coming through. It is a sekiro game with the leveling as dark souls. The pace of tge game is frenetic. The looting garbage did not bother at all. The cons are the graph. Ps4 graphucd, not new generation.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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…
  16. Zekigin
    Mar 12, 2023
    10
    With the excellent gameplay mechanics & the challenge with the smart Aİ fast and precise reactions in the combat system as well as a wide variety of different weapons and abilities / skills that are with excellent physics collussion!feedback very satisfying and joy and yes smart Aİ ! can chase you trough environment in the surroundings with buildings, stairs, platforms, hills .. so variedWith the excellent gameplay mechanics & the challenge with the smart Aİ fast and precise reactions in the combat system as well as a wide variety of different weapons and abilities / skills that are with excellent physics collussion!feedback very satisfying and joy and yes smart Aİ ! can chase you trough environment in the surroundings with buildings, stairs, platforms, hills .. so varied situations during combat n exploring in those environments .. all good visuals(graphic) n animation .. @ the online co-op varied options best applies value.… Expand
  17. zhumber
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    It is a great video game, as you learn how to do parry, you will enjoy the game. You have to take time to learn how to improve your avatar.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. djdizzy
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    The combat is very fun and addicting. I look forward to my session of Wo Long after a long work day. The cutscenes are dope too. I feel like if you like Chinese mythology then you’ll like the story/lore a lot. If not, then it’s still a fun game.

    There’s build diversity and the deflect system adds a lot of the addictive nature of the fun. I played the beta demo back in last Sept, it    The combat is very fun and addicting. I look forward to my session of Wo Long after a long work day. The cutscenes are dope too. I feel like if you like Chinese mythology then you’ll like the story/lore a lot. If not, then it’s still a fun game.

    There’s build diversity and the deflect system adds a lot of the addictive nature of the fun. I played the beta demo back in last Sept, it was a more challenging game but still fun. The released version is a bit easier than the beta demo for 2 reasons:

    1. They increased the parry timing’s window to make deflects easier to pull off. They were very hard in the beta demo.
    2. The “stamina” gauge still lets you perform actions when it’s in the negative. There’s a big risk in doing so but it doesn’t stop you like I’m the beta demo.

    The performance on PS5 is good. No problems or noticeable dropped frames during times of intense combat. I have 10 hours into the game and encountered mild stuttering a few times at random spots like running around a corner with heavy terrain but no enemies. There isn’t a pop-in problem like on Xbox. At this time, PS5 is the best optimized port of Wo Long.

    Gamer creds: I’m a Soulsborne fan that’s played everything from Demons Souls to Elden Ring but haven’t played Sekiro (yet). I tried Nioh 2 but bounced off it. Nioh 2 felt too aggravatingly unfair. Wo Long feels different, is more approachable and provides a generally fair (but not perfect) challenge.

    Watch out for that stage 1 boss though. He’s a gatekeeper to make sure you nail down how to deflect a critical attack then counter attack.    … Expand
  21. OminousYata
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    The amount of garbage gamers in here is wild. Just cause you're ass and can't beat the first boss, doesn't mean the game is bad. It means YOU are bad. Game is dope, give it a try, grab a friend for co-op. It's 100x better than any co-op FromSoftware has done
  22. AhmedMobis
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    Definitely one of the best action games ever It is my dream coming through. It is a sekiro game with the leveling as dark souls,When you get the combat down this game is pretty fun.
  23. TheMattStallion
    Mar 6, 2023
    10
    I’ve played every souls and almost every souls-like and this one is really something special. Amazing combat with just the right innovations and a lot of interesting mechanics that really switch up the formula to create its own unique identity in the genre. A true must buy if you are a souls fan.
  24. Inuyasha17
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    WO LONG: FALLEN DYNASTY is the world's #1 sword fighting open world 3D action ARPG game.
  25. kirska09
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    Definitely one of the best action game ever. The game has very great stage design and enemy action design. At the very beginning, I am worried about the action system is boring. But the enemy especially the boss design is so great and each boss is pretty awesome to learn and beat.
  26. MegaHornii
    Mar 5, 2023
    9
    Wo long is hard but fun game ( also addicting ), combat is simple, yet satisfying. Once you get hang of the combat, the rest is easy.
  27. 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
  28. bk101
    Mar 4, 2023
    9
    When you get the combat down this game is pretty fun. A bit easier than the souls games.
  29. MrFlankster
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Solid game. LOVED Nioh 1. Nioh 2 was so bloated for me. I found myself spending way too much time organizing inventory. Wo Long takes a step back, in a good way. Yes, you can spend tons of time in inventory, if that is your thing, but you can simplify it and focus on your build. You can reset stats for free and experiment with many different play styles in a soulslike game. This allowsSolid game. LOVED Nioh 1. Nioh 2 was so bloated for me. I found myself spending way too much time organizing inventory. Wo Long takes a step back, in a good way. Yes, you can spend tons of time in inventory, if that is your thing, but you can simplify it and focus on your build. You can reset stats for free and experiment with many different play styles in a soulslike game. This allows you to just enjoy the gameplay.… Expand
  30. LOSGAFES
    Mar 5, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen juego a la mierdaa los Llorones de PC , una mezcla de shekiro y Nioh merece la pena comprarlo de in8cio pues eso depende de lo que te guste este tipo de juegos el cooperativo funciona bien y las invasiones también.… Expand
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Metascore
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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