Dynasty Warriors 7

This new chapter in the Dynasty Warriors saga introduces some interesting changes on gameplay. The new story mode is fascinating, and the introduction of the 2 weapons really interesting. The gameplay and the graphics are similar to the previous chapter, so the fans will like it, while the others find the game repetitive and boring.

You know it's not a masterpiece, but you're after a bit of escapist fun - nothing less, but nothing more.

As usual with the Dynasty Warriors sequels, few things have been improved since the last game. And while it's entertaining, the core game still feels too repetitive after a few played hours. The series needs a real reboot next time.

Until Koei can refine the long game, Dynasty Warriors will continue to slip from relevance, in much the same way as Xiahou Dun's good eye, or Sun Quan's colourful beard, have done before it.

This is possibly the first game in the series that tries to renew a formula untouched for years. It offers advancements both technical and narrative, and although gameplay-wise it is still stagnated, it works.

Another Dynasty Warriors and nothing new to see. The same repetitive gameplay is now structured in four different campaigns that extend the life of the game during dozens of hours, but you might get tired in the very first one. This button-smasher has barely evolved since the second installment and Dynasty Warriors 7 is not an exception: you won't find any surprises but the same kind of levels again and again. Only recommended for those who actually love the series, because they will find new weapons, characters and even a cooperative mode in the Conquest mode.

Overall, the gameplay is repetitive but ultimately fun in very small doses, and with plenty of content included, means you do get your monies worth. If you're a fan, then this is an essential purchase despite desirable features which appeared in other games being absent; such as create a character, tactical 'Risk' like options upgradable body guards and such like. Sadly this means you're left with a bare bones yet interesting game rather than the all encompassing ride a game with a "seven" in the title should be.

With very few improvements on the classic "Dynasty Warriors" formula, like the new and improved weapons, the seventh episode will appeal only to loyal fans of the series.

Won't win the series any new fans but should restore some faith in existing ones alarmed by the regrettable, to say the least, direction it went in the last time out. [Issue#71, p.83]

Dynasty Warriors may have once provided a novel experience, but like metrosexuality and Jennifer Aniston's hair, things that fascinated us a decade ago eventually grow tiresome.

That it's a slight improvement over the last is not a surprise though, and for those of us not in love with the series it's just another disappointingly average action game.

The gameplay tweaks might not win a new audience but should please existing fans. [June 2011, p.89]

Another Dynasty Warriors episode doesn't renews the old gameplay of this brand. Good only for the old Dynasty Warriors fanbase, the other player should stay away from this repetitive and boring game.

There's a ton of content, but it all feels the same to play.

Granted, even with a friend in tow, the missions all feel the same--which rings true of DW7 as a whole. [June 2011, p.83]

Dynasty Warriors 7 are quite an average piece of hack'n'slash genre. The concept of the game itself is not bad but the developers buried all the fun in an extréme stereotype. [June 2011]

Dynasty Warriors 7 is the same even this year: same repetitive-button mashing gameplay, same old graphics engine. Despite the story and the cultural facts behind a truly no-sense game, especially in 2011.

More than ever, Dynasty Warriors feels like an uncomfortable timefart.

Those who are already into the Dynasty Warriors franchise will love Dynasty Warriors 7. Everybody else should stay away.

A few pleasant additions to the tried and tested formula but DW7 isn't searching for new fans. [June 2011, p.94]