PlayStation 3 Critic Reviews

If you're no fan of the series, this title will not sway you. Those of us who dig the formula, however, will be able to spot the significant changes made to the series, and enjoy a huge amount of gameplay. The only thing holding it back is a handful of poor design decisions that let the experience down, but not quite enough to stop this being an engrossing, addictive button smasher.

Without a doubt, Dynasty Warriors 7 is Omega Force's finest game to date. Long-time fans of the series will fall in love almost instantaneously, the redesigned gameplay being just as welcoming to new players.

Possibly the best Dynasty Warriors game yet. The combat system is a ton of fun and lets you change weapons on the fly as you beat your lowly enemies into pulp in a mesmerizing display of flying bodies and bright color.

This new chapter in the Dynasty Warriors saga introduces some interesting changes on gameplay. The new story mode is fascinating, and the introduction of the 2 weapons really interesting. The gameplay and the graphics are similar to the previous chapter, so the fans will like it, while the others find the game repetitive and boring.

Dynasty Warriors 7 is exactly what fans expect. Nothing more nor less.

This is possibly the first game in the series that tries to renew a formula untouched for years. It offers advancements both technical and narrative, and although gameplay-wise it is still stagnated, it works.

As usual with the Dynasty Warriors sequels, few things have been improved since the last game. And while it's entertaining, the core game still feels too repetitive after a few played hours. The series needs a real reboot next time.

They might as well call it Dynasty Warriors 7/10 and be done with it. [June 2011, p.93]

Another Dynasty Warriors and nothing new to see. The same repetitive gameplay is now structured in four different campaigns that extend the life of the game during dozens of hours, but you might get tired in the very first one. This button-smasher has barely evolved since the second installment and Dynasty Warriors 7 is no exception: you won't find any surprises but the same kind of levels again and again. Only recommended for those who actually love the series, because they will find new weapons, characters or even a cooperative mode in the Conquest mode.

For casual hack 'n' slash fans then Dynasty Warriors 7 could be a bit too labour intensive and time consuming for your liking. You really need to have a genuine interest in the subject matter on display to get the most out of the game.