Summary

• Release Year: 2001
• Genres: Hack and slash/Beat ’em up, Tactical
• Platforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox
• Developers: Omega Force
• Publishers: Koei

Dynasty Warriors 3 (2001)

Dynasty Warriors 3 is the third installment of the Dynasty Warriors series in North America and the second within the Shin Sangoku Musou series in Japan. It is a spin-off from the video game Romance of the Three Kingdoms and based around a series of books by the same name, written by Luo Guanzhong.

The game contains a number of fictional and non-fictional elements from the same era in Chinese history that Romance of the Three Kingdoms is set. However, it follows the main events of part of the story which is to unify China under the single rule of a kingdom.

Gameplay

Dynasty Warriors 3 is a hack-and-slash game in which the player controls a single character on a battlefield filled with hundreds of enemy soldiers. The player must use their character’s unique abilities and weapons to defeat the enemy soldiers and complete the mission objectives.

The game features a variety of different characters to choose from, each with their own unique playstyle. Some characters are more powerful than others, but all characters can be effective if used correctly.

The game also features a variety of different weapons to choose from, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Some weapons are better at dealing with large groups of enemies, while other weapons are better at dealing with single, powerful enemies.

Story

The story of Dynasty Warriors 3 is based on the events of the Three Kingdoms period of Chinese history. The Three Kingdoms period was a time of great turmoil and warfare, as three different kingdoms vied for control of China.

The player takes on the role of one of the many generals who fought in the Three Kingdoms period. The player must fight their way through the ranks of the enemy armies and eventually unify China under the rule of their kingdom.

Graphics

The graphics in Dynasty Warriors 3 are impressive for a game that was released in 2001. The characters and environments are all well-detailed, and the game runs smoothly even on older hardware.

The game also features a variety of different visual effects, such as particle effects and weather effects. These effects help to bring the game world to life and make the battles more immersive.

Sound

The sound in Dynasty Warriors 3 is also top-notch. The music is epic and sweeping, and the sound effects are realistic and immersive.

The voice acting is also excellent, with each character having their own unique voice. The voice acting helps to bring the characters to life and make them more relatable.

Overall

Dynasty Warriors 3 is a classic hack-and-slash game that is still fun to play today. The game features a variety of different characters, weapons, and missions, and the story is engaging and well-written.

The graphics and sound are also top-notch, and the game runs smoothly even on older hardware. If you are a fan of hack-and-slash games, then you owe it to yourself to check out Dynasty Warriors 3.

Score: 8/10

Pros:

• Variety of characters and weapons
• Engaging story
• Impressive graphics and sound
• Runs smoothly even on older hardware

Cons:

• Can be repetitive at times
• AI can be sometimes be frustrating

Review Score

8/10

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