• Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Sep 5, 2003
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Negative: 0 out of 18
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  1. Calling Dynasty Warriors 4 an evolutionary game is a bit of a stretch--as the core gameplay is almost identical to that of its predecessors.
  2. Game Informer
    70
    Unfortunately, the joy that comes with slaughtering entire civilizations is still plagued by plenty of slowdown and environment pop up. [Oct 2003, p.139]
  3. GMR Magazine
    60
    It somehow feels like we've fought the good fight at the Battle of Hu Lao Gate dozens of times before. [Oct 2003, p.73]
  4. 60
    For mindless, violent action, the title reigns second to none. However, we've played the same game four times over, and it's high time the franchise had a face-lift.
  5. TotalGames.net
    50
    Frankly, this an ugly piece of game that hopes its strategic heart will cover up meathead combat and disgustingly short draw distances. Not for this money, no way. Strictly for fans only, and we mean that.
  6. Cheat Code Central
    50
    It's not enough to pretend anymore. If you've played the last three games then you've basically played this one.

Awards & Rankings

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#94 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2003
User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. MiguelM.
    Apr 1, 2005
    10
    It rocks my world and is addictive to me.
  2. BenW.
    Aug 20, 2004
    10
    This game keeps me awake day and night 24/7!
  3. BrianT.
    Dec 18, 2003
    10
    This game is awesome b/c i remeber when i played the dynasty warriors 2 for psone and it was one great game so if you do have it you have to This game is awesome b/c i remeber when i played the dynasty warriors 2 for psone and it was one great game so if you do have it you have to get the game NOW!!!! Full Review »