Dynasty Warriors 3

 Xbox
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    80
    DW3 provides 110 percent of the recommended daily allowance of Vitamin K (for killitude) and, moreover, manages to provide every single bit of its brutality in a most beautiful fashion. [Fall 2002, p.115]
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  2. GamerWeb Xbox
    80
    The depth in this game is really great - and not just in replay value.
  3. GameSpot
    73
    A good, solid beat-'em-up with enough variety to stay fresh throughout.
  5. Game Informer
    73
    It's a hand-me-down with holes, but one that may still keep action fans warm at night. [Oct 2002, p.91]
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  6. Official Xbox Magazine
    70
    As long as you prefer more action and less strategy with a slightly historical background, we are happy to recommend it. [Nov 2002, p.122]
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  7. GamePro
    70
    The rote play mechanics become tiresome after a few campaigns, and despite a limited combo system, you can eliminate most enemies by mashing the same button.
  8. Play Magazine
    70
    Sure the A.I. is basic, but the action is so smooth and flowing, you'll enjoy your first kill as much as the 500th. [Oct 2002, p.83]
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  9. All Game Guide
    70
    The series’ debut on Xbox is not the head-turning affair it should be. While fighting hundreds of enemies is still addictive as ever, players sadly shouldn’t expect any improvements to the presentation.
  10. Cheat Code Central
    70
    It plays more like a fighting game. If killing tons of on-screen characters is your style, then take a closer look at DW3.
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  11. IGN
    68
    If the developers can fix some of the underlying problems with the game and improve on what they already have to give the game a real polished feel, the Dynasty Warriors series could be one great stress reliever.
  12. TotalGames.net
    40
    There just isn’t enough depth here.
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Awards & Rankings

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#84 Best Xbox Game of 2002
20
#20 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. iamevilhomer
    Mar 24, 2018
    9
    No game is perfect and this one can get a tad bit repedative... That being said... There is lots to unlock and do. A great game for couch coopNo game is perfect and this one can get a tad bit repedative... That being said... There is lots to unlock and do. A great game for couch coop split screen hack and slash action. This is also one of the best of these games.… Full Review »
  2. SkyEvo
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    La saga de mi infancia y mi primer juego de PS2. Excelente juego, recordado infancia.
  3. JerryY.
    Jun 24, 2003
    10
    This game is of the sizzle! Its so fun you just keep on smashin and bashin the enemys!
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