Exciting times with a significant purchase!
January is truly getting underway with some crucial major releases this week, likely none more significant than Koei Tecmo’s Dynasty Warriors: Origins – and the great news is that it’s receiving some impressive reviews ahead of launch.
Although we aren’t evaluating this title here at Pure Xbox, our affiliated publication Push Square awarded the game an 8/10 in their review, and some outlets have even gone a step further – especially in the case of IGN, which has granted it a 9/10.
So, let’s take a look at a few reviews for Dynasty Warriors: Origins for Xbox and beyond:
VG247 (5/5)
“If you choose to grab Dynasty Warriors: Origins as your first entry in the franchise, you’ll be welcomed into one of the most entertaining action series and historical narratives available. If you’re already a fan of Dynasty Warriors, you know what to expect.”
IGN (9/10)
“Origins serves as a remarkable starting point for newcomers and a triumphant resurgence for long-time players like me who felt the recent installments had grown dull or missed the mark. It seems as though the series I cherished is finally back.”
Push Square (8/10)
“In numerous ways, Dynasty Warriors: Origins represents the pinnacle of the series. The colossal, breathtaking battles, the intense wartime drama, the player-driven empowerment – it’s a thoroughly remarkable return to form for a franchise that nearly fell apart seven years ago. Origins is not merely a trial spin-off — it embodies both an evolution of the formula and an exceptional realization of what Dynasty Warriors has consistently aimed to be.”
GamesRadar (4/5)
“Beyond bringing the series back after the letdown of Dynasty Warriors 9, Dynasty Warriors: Origins advances the genre and injects new excitement. A streamlined approach emphasizes the explosive combat’s focus on visceral confrontations and tactile environments, featuring delightful characters and a more engaging story mode.”
Windows Central (4/5)
“While not being able to select from a lineup of heroes is disappointing, the overall enhancements to other gameplay systems ultimately pay off. Particularly following the misstep of Dynasty Warriors 9, Origins returns Omega Force to their roots in a way I didn’t realize I needed. A must-have for any enthusiast of the series.”
TheGamer (7/10)
“There’s some amazing action combat paired with a variety of weapons in Dynasty Warriors: Origins, and for some, that will be sufficient. However, as the game shifts towards a greater narrative focus, its weaknesses are highlighted, feeling too repetitive and insignificant to sustain its own storyline.”
VGC (3/5)
“Dynasty Warriors: Origins will satisfy fans, but won’t astonish newcomers or regular players. The magnitude of the game’s battles and solid performance are commendable, yet there’s little else to rave about.”