

Omega Force · Koei
Release
Friday, February 28, 1997
Critic score
67/100
Platform families
1
Connected releases
Core game only
Game data from IGDB
Editorial overview
What it is
Dynasty Warriors is a 3D fighting game steeped in traditional Chinese history and mythology, its characters being warriors from the Three Kingdoms era, a setting that was used by Koei before in their Romance of the Three Kingdoms series.
The premise
Based on the historical novel, "Romance of the Three Kingdoms, " Dynasty Warriors puts you right in the center of the upheaval of 3rd century China, when legendary warlords fought to expand and unite realms under their own banners. Enter a time of struggle, when warriors were as cunning as they were courageous. Master the dynamic game play. Wisely balance elaborate offensive strikes, with precisely timed defensive maneuvers and flurries of whirling counter attacks. Then, train to unleash the killer combination in martial mastery to become the Musou - the Warrior Unequaled!
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Play styles
Single player · Multiplayer
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action
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PlayStation
Gen 5