Martin Robinson
EurogamerDynasty Warriors 9 review - long-awaited reboot falls flat
Published 2/14/2018
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75
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PS4 / PC / XONE - 2/13/2018
Dynasty Warriors 9
Ancient China is depicted on a single, vast, open-world map. Also, while maintaining the series' intuitive controls, we have included a new Musou Action system where you can experience the thrill of 'one versus thousands' like never before on an ever-changing battlefield. In addition, the captivating lives of our eclectic cast of officers intermingle in an expansive 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms' world that will allow you to feel completely immersed in the tides of history.
- Developer
- Omega Force
- Publisher
- Koei Tecmo
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63
35 scored reviews
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35
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20–100
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 63 across 35 scored reviews, with a 80-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Below 7020 reviews · 57%
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Jim Hargreaves
TheSixthAxisDynasty Warriors 9 Review
Published 2/13/2018
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50
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalPatrick Day-Childs
VGChartzDynasty Warriors 9 (XOne) Review
Published 2/13/2018
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70
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Walker
Xbox AchievementsXbox Achievements Dynasty Warriors 9 Review
Published 2/13/2018
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60
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron Main
GamingBoltDynasty Warriors 9 Review – Army of One
Published 2/13/2018
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60
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJames Berich
Press StartDynasty Warriors 9 Review - A Spotty Reinvention
Published 2/13/2018
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70
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalKai Powell
WccftechDynasty Warriors 9 Review – East Meets West in This Open World Epic
Published 2/13/2018
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Score
85
+22 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Carter
DestructoidReview: Dynasty Warriors 9
Published 2/13/2018
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65
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalGiuseppe Nelva
DualShockersDynasty Warriors 9 Review – A Bold Step in a New Direction
Published 2/13/2018
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75
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalNeil Bolt
PlayStation UniverseDynasty Warriors 9 Review - PS4 - PlayStation Universe
Published 2/13/2018
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80
+17 vs critic avg
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