- Publisher: Koei Tecmo Games
- Release Date: Feb 15, 2022
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
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Feb 14, 2022Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is already a cutdown release compared to the base game, but the Nintendo Switch version is definitely not worth your time and money in its current state. You’re better off buying Fire Emblem Warriors, Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition, and Samurai Warriors 5 if you want a musou to play on the go.
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Feb 14, 2022Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires is a poor Switch port of a disappointing entry in the long-running spin-off series. This is a hugely downgraded version of the game, with seriously dialled-back visuals failing to put a stop to consistent frame rate issues during the heat of battle. With a lack of gameplay modes, zero multiplayer options, terrible AI and cosmetic customisation options gone AWOL at launch — Koei Tecmo choosing instead to go the DLC route — this is a truly lacklustre package, a bargain bin affair with a premium price tag, and a Dynasty Warriors game you can feel quite comfortable skipping entirely.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 187 out of 201
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Mixed: 1 out of 201
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Negative: 13 out of 201
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Apr 27, 2022
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May 9, 2022
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Jun 14, 2022I really wasn't expecting much but this game really surprised me in a great way. Just super fun and super cool, period.