The year starts with a real bang: Dynasty Warriors: Origins It's about to be released and has already garnered attention in international reviews. Opinions couldn't be more diverse, further fueling the discussion surrounding the latest installment of the popular action series. We take a look at the first impressions.
An explosive comeback of old qualities?
Digitally Download is excited: "A big, explosive and highly entertaining action game that returns to the roots of the series. Characters like Lu Bu, Sun Shangxiang and Zhuge Liang are impressively portrayed, and the epic stories are told with an energy that sweeps you away." For fans of the series, the developers at Koei Tecmo seem to have put on a real treat.
Auch bei GameRant The impressions are predominantly positive. They particularly highlight the technical and mechanical improvements: "The most sophisticated and technically impressive game in the series to date. The new parrying system and the focus on individual leaders bring a breath of fresh air. Despite minor weaknesses in the story, it's worth getting into – especially for newcomers."
A critical look at tried and tested methods
not quite so enthusiastic JimquisitionWhile the technical sophistication is praised, a "Mostly a boring story" and the "Lack of playable characters" These are cited as weaknesses. It seems that despite innovative approaches, the game doesn't appeal to everyone.
With a Metascore of 81 effect Dynasty Warriors: Origins It's made a respectable start. It remains to be seen how the gaming community will react. In any case, the title offers plenty of talking points – for both die-hard fans and newcomers.
