Dynasty Warriors 9

 Xbox One
User Score
9.4

Universal acclaim- based on 376 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 351 out of 376
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 376
  3. Negative: 22 out of 376
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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Feb 13, 2018
    6
    Dynasty Warriors is back and quite frankly it is very well known for its sometimes hilariously camp English voice acting, but recent instalments have featured decent work. However, this isn't the case with Dynasty Warriors 9 which has thrown all the old voices out the window. Now it sounds like dozens of characters have been voiced by two different people. Many of the new voices barely fitDynasty Warriors is back and quite frankly it is very well known for its sometimes hilariously camp English voice acting, but recent instalments have featured decent work. However, this isn't the case with Dynasty Warriors 9 which has thrown all the old voices out the window. Now it sounds like dozens of characters have been voiced by two different people. Many of the new voices barely fit the characters that they're assigned to, and the delivery is very often painful. It's so bad at times that it goes beyond being a joke and simply cheapens the overall experience (Resident Evil on PS1 comes to mind). Thankfully, Japanese and even Chinese dubs are included for your enjoyment. Dynasty Warriors has been on a steady run since Dynasty Warriors 7, and now it's on a slight decline again. Dynasty Warriors 9 goes open world and the result is a game of extreme ups and downs. For every gloriously huge battle there's a boring stint of traversal across a dreadfully barren map. For every interesting story moment or interaction, there's a horribly ugly graphical glitch. Factor in an unconvincing combat system that's been overhauled, and you've got a Dynasty Warriors title that may or may not disappoint the most dedicated of fans. There's still some good historical hack and slash fun to be had here, so I give it a thumbs up for those that are fans of the series.… Expand

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Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 13
  3. Negative: 3 out of 13
  1. Worth Playing
    Apr 20, 2018
    50
    While not quite an unmitigated disaster, Dynasty Warriors 9 is pretty bad. Even if you can live with the subpar presentation, the game quickly gets boring due to a lack of important or interesting things that can be done in the world. The combat is fine, but with fewer opportunities to use it, the button-mashing joy inherent in the series is nowhere to be found.
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  2. TheXboxHub
    Apr 17, 2018
    60
    Even though the story holds a ton of content for those interested in the narrative adventure, the lack of fan favourite modes, the unnecessary crafting system, the constant repetitive nature and the boredom of a map that is unpopulated across large areas means Dynasty Warriors 9 is more of a step back than a progressive improvement.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Apr 3, 2018
    40
    Somehow Dynasty Warriors 9 fails to meet even the lowest expectations.
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