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Dynasty Warriors 9
The game will use an open world and have a reworked combat system. It will have all 83 characters from Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires and some new characters including Zhou Cang playable in Musou Stars. The original Japanese numbered titles in the series are behind the numbered series in the west.
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Story and Narrative
73
Critics have mixed feelings about Dynasty Warriors 9's story: some praise its historical accuracy and engaging narrative, while others criticize aspects like voice acting and tonal inconsistencies. Despite the flaws, many reviewers appreciate the game's storytelling and unique progression, adding value to the overall experience.
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Gameplay
72
Critics praise Dynasty Warriors 9 for its fluid combat mechanics and flashy moves, but express disappointment in repetitive battles and lackluster open-world features. The game's new attack systems add variety and strategy, but overwhelming progression systems and lack of character diversity are drawbacks. Overall, opinions vary on whether the changes enhance or detract from the core experience of the game.
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Graphics and Visual Design
55
Critics have mixed views on the Graphics and Visual Design of Dynasty Warriors 9. While some appreciate the open world depiction of Mainland China and character design, many criticize the poor textures, glitchy graphics, and empty environments. Overall, the game's visuals are deemed lacking, with technical issues and a lack of polish overshadowing its few highlights.
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Music and Sound Design
54
Critics praised Dynasty Warriors 9 for its distinct sound design and immersive soundtrack, enhancing the gameplay experience. However, the game faced significant criticism for its poor voice acting, with multiple reviewers describing it as bad, horrendous, and lacking enthusiasm. While the sound design and music received mixed reviews, the consensus is that the voice acting fell short, overshadowing the game's positive aspects.
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Voice Acting
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Critics have mixed opinions on the voice acting in Dynasty Warriors 9. Some appreciate its melodramatic fit, but most criticize its lack of consistency and quality. Described as cringey and bad by multiple critics, the overall sentiment is negative. The voice acting is compared to a malevolent Kermit the Frog and deemed subpar, with terrible animation and lip-syncing adding to the poor quality. Despite some positive aspects, the consensus is that the voice acting in Dynasty Warriors 9 falls short of expectations.
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Technical Performance
45
Dynasty Warriors 9 faces major technical issues on all gaming platforms, with critics pointing out problems like framerate issues, glitches, and crashes. Despite some improvements, the consensus is that the game's performance hinders the overall gameplay experience.
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Replay Value
70
Critics have mixed opinions on the replay value of Dynasty Warriors 9. Some praise its diverse characters and storylines for added replayability, while others criticize the lack of modes and repetitive missions. Overall, the game offers enough content and variety to warrant multiple playthroughs, despite its flaws.
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Overall Verdict
Critics have mixed opinions on Dynasty Warriors 9. Positives include praise for the combat system and open-world spectacle, while negatives point out technical issues and repetitive gameplay. Some see potential for improvement, but overall, the game falls short for many critics who express disappointment and suggest changes for future installments.
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Reviews
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Twinfinite.net
Feb 13, 2018
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The review states that Dynasty Warriors 9 is a defining moment in the series history and hopes that the game will be further polished to appeal to the mainstream market. It gives the game a score of 4/5, categorizing it as 'Great'.
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80
Gamingtrend.com
Feb 13, 2018
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Dynasty Warriors 9 is a great choice for anyone that wants to feel powerful as they annihilate hundreds of enemies on the battlefield. The open world aspect and replayability make it worth playing, despite some graphical and repetitive issues.
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80
Cogconnected.com
Feb 13, 2018
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The review describes Dynasty Warriors 9 as an experiment that over-delivers where it counts and retains and improves upon the original hack and slash experience. It praises the combat, intuitive design, and loads of content, but criticizes the side quests, RPG elements, graphical issues, and mediocre voice work/dialogue.
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80
Psu.com
Feb 13, 2018
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The review concludes that the changes in Dynasty Warriors 9 freshen the series and provide a jumping off point for future refinement. Despite some technical issues and visual downgrades, there is plenty to enjoy in the game.
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It.ign.com
Feb 13, 2018
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Dynasty Warriors 9 represents a historical turning point for the series, combining its classic formula with an open-world structure. While the developers' ambitions may exceed their capabilities, the game manages to maintain the spirit of the series. The gameplay is fresh and engaging, although there are some uncertainties. The graphics and visual design offer a vast and varied territory to explore, but the overwhelming elements at the beginning can be destabilizing. The story is not particularly deep but still captivating. Overall, the game provides a notable sense of freedom and offers replay value through character progression and exploration.
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Gaming-age.com
Feb 13, 2018
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The review states that despite its flaws, Dynasty Warriors 9 is worth checking out for fans of the Warriors games, as it still offers the core experience of mowing down enemy armies.
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Gamerstemple.com
Feb 16, 2018
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A good step forward for the Dynasty Warriors series, but still needs improvement in open world design
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Godisageek.com
Feb 13, 2018
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The game is fun and offers everything you would expect from a Dynasty Warriors game, but lacks difficulty and the map discourages exploration.
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Press-start.com.au
Feb 13, 2018
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Dynasty Warriors 9 reinvents itself with an open world and offers a more enjoyable experience, but doesn't bring much new to the crowded market of open world games.
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Gamespot.com
Feb 13, 2018
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Despite the graphical flaws and combat issues, Dynasty Warriors 9 is a big improvement with its new open-world format. It is a must for fans and worth a look for the curious.
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