Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends - Definitive Edition

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  • Summary: 'Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends' introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in 'Dynasty Warrors 8.' In story mode, where you can immerse yourself in the vivid tales of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it is'Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends' introduces entirely new levels of fun to the refreshing gameplay vanquishing swarms of enemies with mighty warriors found in 'Dynasty Warrors 8.' In story mode, where you can immerse yourself in the vivid tales of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, it is now possible to play as the mighty warrior 'Lu Bu,' and embark on a journey that depicts his way of life. Additionally, many new hypothetical scenarios to existing Romance of the Three Kingdoms battles have been added, as well as new playable characters, weapons types, growth/speedrun elements, and more! What's more, a revamped Ambition Mode and completely new Challenge Mode offer whole new ways to enjoy the 'Dynasty Warriors 8' universe.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Digitally Downloaded
    Jan 2, 2019
    100
    DW8:XL remains the series peak across all of the innumerable Warriors titles that Koei has produced, and having it on a portable for the first time only cements the Nintendo Switch further in my esteem.
  2. We Got This Covered
    Jan 23, 2019
    90
    Absolutely jam-packed with content and technically proficient on the Switch, Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition is far and away the most complete entry in the long-running franchise.
  3. Nintenderos
    Aug 25, 2019
    85
    Dynasty Warriors 8 has arrived on Switch to catch Nintendo fans. It is a saga of an increasingly important genre. The amount of mechanics, its careful character design and its scenarios are impressive. If you are interested in Musou games like Hyrule Warriors or Fire Emblem Warriors, it is highly recommended.
  4. FNintendo
    Feb 6, 2019
    80
    Dynasty Warriors 8 Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition is a long but accurate title, as this really is the definitive edition of the eighth chapter of the Dynasty Warriors series. With its immense amount of content and competent gameplay, this version of Dynasty Warriors 8 is a very enjoyable and long-lasting experience and it's only harmed by an occasional feeling of repetitiveness and some fluidity issues on multiplayer.
  5. Worth Playing
    Jun 10, 2019
    80
    Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition won't win over any new fans due to the core act of long battles against hapless minions, but existing fans will love the sheer amount of content here. With the many long modes available and all of the DLC present, this title offers some real value, and while the presentation isn't breathtaking, it is good enough to keep up with the relentless action. For fans of the series, DW8 on the Switch is well worth picking up.
  6. Switch Player
    Mar 4, 2019
    80
    DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition is probably the most content-rich, sit-down and zone-out kind of game that has ever existed. With a multitude of modes at your disposal, and with friends in tow, you can’t go wrong with this.
  7. Wccftech
    Dec 28, 2018
    68
    This is a game with genuinely days upon days worth of missions, challenges, objectives, characters and things to collect. It's not content light by any means - though it also doesn't change up at any point during its entire playtime. This is a pretty great Dynasty Warriors game, and Warriors fans will find hours of fun, but I'm not sure that more casual fans of action games will find it as endearing.

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  3. Negative: 1 out of 3
  1. Corificness
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    I really loved this game! It was the most fun I have had with a dynasty warriors game since DW3. In this entry they got rid of the enemiesI really loved this game! It was the most fun I have had with a dynasty warriors game since DW3. In this entry they got rid of the enemies coming through gates that you can close and added a weapon switching system. I kinda miss being able to shut off the enemies in some levels but it did seem to make it a bit more realistic. The weapon switching was a bit challenging to learn at first but once I got the hang of it, it made the game that much better. It allowed me to use other general's weapons that I might have already leveled up with my weaker characters which made getting them stronger a bit more interesting. I also liked how the story system changed in that you start at the beginning of each respective faction and go through a timeline using many different characters. It was a bit different than just choosing one guy and going through the same 6-7 levels over and over again. They still retain the free mode where you can play all the levels you've unlocked and added in a dynasty mode where you can choose one character and build up a city with defeated generals joining your cause. The game looked great in handheld mode, as I saw very little difference between playing on a tv. I really have no complaints about this game. It was really the perfect Dynasty Warriors game.… Expand
  2. tomflanders
    Dec 3, 2021
    9
    Has everything you want from a Dynasty Warriors title (except for bodyguards). Only enjoyable if you are strict with yourself about only usingHas everything you want from a Dynasty Warriors title (except for bodyguards). Only enjoyable if you are strict with yourself about only using the weapon designed for your character, otherwise it becomes utterly pointless.… Expand
  4. Escargot
    Jan 1, 2019
    4
    I personally found this series of games to be very inaccurate to history or the original novel even though it uses terms like "historicalI personally found this series of games to be very inaccurate to history or the original novel even though it uses terms like "historical route" inside the games. The story isn't written with the values of that time period in mind. Some of the content is very rude towards particular historical figures of China, while the developers' favourites gets special treatment. I just cannot give the game a higher score because of how disrespectful I found it to be.

    The game has lots of content, but it is very repetitive grind. It works like an RPG where you can upgrade characters and collect weapons doing different stages. Most of the stages involve you running around a map to complete some tasks, mostly killing some enemy, to unlock the next area. You get to see your character execute cool looking attacks simply by pressing attack buttons randomly. Or when you're more accustomed to your character your will learn different button combinations give different attacks.

    It would have been good if it was coupled with a well written story, but even though the story was taken from a Chinese classic, I found the delivery to be very disappointing. The developers favour particular characters over the actual important people in history and novel, the story makes an effort to criticise particular characters and it shows that they don't understand the values of China at that time. The dialogue is cheesy and lack depth, and it just feels like a poorly written anime. This is a very bad version of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. If you're wanting to learn about Chinese history or culture, I recommend looking elsewhere. Looking to grind and collect items? You can consider this game.    … Expand

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