Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
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  1. GameOver.gr
    Mar 19, 2023
    70
    Wo Long will certainly quell your appetite for a Sekiro inspired gameplay, even though it cannot reach that game’s height. On the other hand, Team Ninja seems like it has reach a creative plateau sharing a lot of identical shortcomings with its previous games, mainly the boring level design, low variety of regular enemies and visuals that are certainly behind their time.
  2. GameMAG
    Mar 16, 2023
    60
    The act of swordplay is still quite fun in Wo Long, but as soon as you'll get to ending credits, the game will likely just evaporate from you brain entirely.
  3. NME
    Mar 9, 2023
    60
    Ferocious combat clashes with a debilitating sense of familiarity, as Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty struggles to find its own identity amongst Team Ninja’s previous action RPGs, as well as other Soulslikes.
  5. Gamereactor UK
    Mar 2, 2023
    60
    Ultimately, though, as I said, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is an incredibly difficult game to review and rate; quality-wise, it mixes heavily between high and low, and the whole can't be described as anything but extremely scattered from start to finish.
  6. TheGamer
    Mar 2, 2023
    50
    Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is, at best, a serviceable Souls-like. If you enjoy Nioh and Sekiro, it’s a fun bit of filler, but it’s derivative and bloated, serving as a highlight reel of previous Souls-likes while missing the point of what made its inspirations, and even predecessors, unique to begin with.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Apr 17, 2023
    Both in terms of design and technically it is true that it is time for a change of generation, but Wo Long is a great farewell because it drinks just enough from Nioh (and Sekiro) to get its own identity. [Recommended]
  2. Xboxygen
    Mar 2, 2023
    If we were to remember only one thing about Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, it would be its ease of completion. Forget about other titles where you had to work your ass off to even complete the first level. With Team Ninja’s latest, we can almost finish the story in one go. As for the graphics, an extra effort would have been appreciated, even more for the soundtrack. On the other hand, the gameplay’s pleasantness makes for quite an enjoyable experience. Whether alone, with friends or discovering this type of game, you will not regret it.

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 507 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 409 out of 507
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 507
  3. Negative: 77 out of 507
  1. TrueMatrix
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    Nioh meets Sekiro is this challenging masterpiece. If you beat Sekiro you’ll likely find this game easier, though still challenging. The gameNioh meets Sekiro is this challenging masterpiece. If you beat Sekiro you’ll likely find this game easier, though still challenging. The game plays faster than Soulsbourne games Whois a bonus for me. 10/10… Full Review »
  2. winblades
    Mar 4, 2023
    10
    Another masterpiece from Team Ninja, best game since Elden Ring.

    Do yourself a favor, no reinforcements and dismiss all Co-op bots at the    Another masterpiece from Team Ninja, best game since Elden Ring.

    Do yourself a favor, no reinforcements and dismiss all Co-op bots at the start of each level (willow branch item) otherwise its super easy and no fun to play.    … Full Review »
  3. AustinGamers
    Mar 8, 2023
    10
    I never play sekiro but i saw it and this game reminds me of it of how it has the souls like difficulty yet has fast paced combat and theI never play sekiro but i saw it and this game reminds me of it of how it has the souls like difficulty yet has fast paced combat and the parry is just so satisfying especially when you beat the first boss. The combination of linear-ish map with alot of hidden place to explore like platforming games and the storytelling cutscenes so far is really incredible and the thing that missing in souls games. Yes souls game has story too but wo long is so dar different making the boss worth to be beaten just to know our next journey at least that’s for me. In short one of the best story game ever with soulslike difficulty-ish and fast paced combat also for xbox and windows GAMEPASS.… Full Review »
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