Dynasty Warriors: Origins Is the Highest Rated Dynasty Warriors Game Ever

Critical reception for Dynasty Warriors: Origins has been less favorable recently, but Koei Tecmo’s new action game is poised for a strong debut before it hits shelves on January 17th.

Currently, at the time of composition, Origins boasts an impressive overall rating of 80 on Metacritic. The PS5 edition has garnered reviews from 44 different outlets – among them, our very own! – and it currently stands as the highest-rated Dynasty Warriors game ever launched, a testament to its quality given the series’ longevity. Quite an accomplishment indeed!

Earlier, the top critic rating was earned by Dynasty Warriors 4, which was originally launched on PS2 as far back as 2003. This classic game boasts a score of 78 after receiving evaluations from 24 critics.

To put it simply, Dynasty Warriors hasn’t been widely known or praised by critics over the years. It has always had dedicated fans, but for a long time, it was mostly overlooked by media outlets. When it did receive coverage, it was typically given average reviews and criticized as a mindless, repetitive action game series.

It’s clear that times have progressed, as Dynasty Warriors has been part of our gaming landscape for quite some time now. There are still plenty of fans who fondly remember playing the earlier installments, possibly even growing up with them. Compared to the early days when it only received 150 words in the Official PlayStation Magazine, we’ve come a long way in terms of recognition and appreciation.

Were you anticipating that Origins would receive such high praise from critics? What directions do you believe the show will take moving forward? Feel free to express your excitement in the comments below. (More casual and engaging tone)

2025-01-14 00:36

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