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ACTIONS WITH STRATEGY

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 17
Date: January 09, 2003
Author: Amazon User

THIS GAME IS NOT A TYPICAL ACTION GAME. DYNASTY WARRIORS 3 REQUIRES THE PLAYERS TO HAVE SOME DEGREE OF STRATEGIC GAME PLAN BEFORE STARTING THE GAME; THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE WHEN YOU PLAY MOSOU MODE OR WITH ANOTHER PLAYER IN COOPERATIVE MODE. WHEN I PLAY THIS GAME WITH MY FRIEND, WE STUDY THE MAP AND SELECT OUR TARGETS. AS THE GAME PROGRESS, WE FOLLOW OUR GAME PLAN TO CUT-OFF THE ENEMY HERE, OR HOLD OFF THE ENEMY WHILE THE OTHER PLAYER DEFEAT THE WEAK ENEMY GENERALS. IN THE COOPERATIVE MODE, ONE PLAYER'S FAILURE ENDS THE GAME, WHICH MEANS WE HAVE TO WATCH EACH OTHER'S BACK AS WELL. WITHOUT CHEAT CODES SUCH AS IN PS2 PLATFORM, WE HAD TO FOUGHT OUR WAY THROUGH EVERY BATTLE AND UNLOCK ADDITIONAL GENERAL AS WE PROGRESS. THE WHOLE PROCESS IS A LOT OF FUN, AND CERTAINLY INCREASES ITS REPLAY VALUE WHEN YOU USE NEW GENERALS.

Awsome game for XBOX!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: December 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I can tell that most of the people reviewing this game have not played it all through. To straighten things out there are 21 stages (20 availible in Free Mode), there are over 40 characters(I think there is about 43). Each character has 4 weapons. Mousou mode has 7-10 levels in it, so anyone who has only played it with one character will not see all of them. Although there are 21 levels it is like having 42, because there are two sides in each level which is a whole different expirience. The game is 1 or 2 players and they can go VS. 1 on 1, and things like that or you can do a coopertive mission together. The game has really great cut scenes that you want to watch, and has pretty good gameplay graphics. When you do 2 player missions there is a little slowdown when you do special attacks, but in 1 player there is no noticeable slow down. There is a ton of value! You start with 9 characters and you beat the game or meet certain conditions in the game to unlock over 40 characters. The voice actiong could have been better for in game cut scenes but is fine for normal cut scenes. The graphics could have been better because it is an XBOX game, but they are still pretty good for the amount of action going on at one time. I would highly reccomend this game, if you think you might not like it then I would rent it first, I did not rent it and I bought it and I think it is probably one of the best games for XBOX.

Dont' bother renting this game...you have to own it!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: September 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I purchased DW3 several days ago and I have been very pleased with the purchase. It started out as a PS2 game that was ported over. Unfortanately they didn't use the Xbox hardware to address some of the "fog" issues that prevents you from seeing more than 50 ft. in any direction.
But that is a forgivable gripe as the overhead map keeps you informed as to where you need to be.
The action is very intense with hundreds of very detailed soldiers, horses and even elephants try to take you and your friends down. You basically become a human lawnmower as you get your hands on more powerful weapons that allow you to cut huge swaths in the sea of men and armor.
Succesfully blending RPG upgrade and power-up elements with the frenzied action of a real time strategy game, DW3 works very hard to keep you engaged and it succeeds very well in my opinion.
Perhaps best of all is the value and depth of the game. There is so much to unlock here, so much to build up. Over 40 characters to choose from with various weapons and items.
This is a game that just keeps on giving. I can't think of another... adventure game for the Xbox that gives you so much for your money.
It's not perfect, some of the stages are a little sparse and trying to do battle from horseback takes some getting use to.
But overall, the action, graphics and scope of the game make it an excellent buy.

Great Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: March 13, 2003
Author: Amazon User

DW3 is more of a run-and-gun game to me than stratagy. Maybe that because i play C&C type games. But eiter way its still a great game. The multiplayer engine works well too. I Think the only thing thats bad is when u run into those big A** empty spots or when u have to run some where to help a person out, that really gets on my nerves. Aside from that i love this game!!!!!!!!!!!!

This game is just TOO cool.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: September 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

First Time Players: A real problem I run into with games is replay value. There comes a time when you've run Snake (for example) through the gauntlet so many times, with as much variation as possible, that the wonder wears right off. Doesn't mean Metal Gear Solid isn't fun, just means that once you've played it three times, it's pretty much over.
Dynasty Warriors 3 has enough variation to stave off the Replay Blues. Starting with fifteen or so characters, Free Mode and Musou Mode, a variety of weapons and items to use, this is the quick'n'dirty masterpiece for anyone who's interested in hack-hack-hack-slash (with more hits at higher levels).
The graphics are great, the action is smooth and while it takes a little learning (what doesn't?) it's a lot of fun to run around and kill hundreds of people the old fashioned way: Brutally.
Watching a character improve is a real kick, as your attacks become more deadly, your life and musou levels grow and you just generally whup the [behind] of anyone foolish enough to cross your path.
PS2 Players: The conversion is just fine. No graphic glitches that I've seen, slow-down hasn't been a problem and all the items are in the same places as they were. Cheat codes are different (unless I did 'em wrong) but those will be out soon enough. And aren't we strong enough to tough it out until then? Sure we are.
For the game itself: 5 stars.
For the conversion to X-Box: 5 stars.
Well done, and about time.

This is my kind of strategy game....

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: October 04, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This has the same addictive quality of Diablo to me. You know the action is very repetitive, but you can't help sit there and play through just one more mission. I usually don't like strategy games because I enjoy focusing just on one character/party, rather than having to worry about what another group is doing on the other side of the field. This has my kind of mix then; you have to constantly pay attention to your army's morale, and you should flip to the overall map to see which units are being overwhelmed. Basically, while you never have as much health as the enemy generals, you end up being the one to pretty much turn the tide of battle and so you have to constantly see which groups you must run and save. Fortunately, enemy generals tend to ride in on horses, so you can acquire transportation easily enough. :^D
My two "gripes" are there are so many names in every battle that it's hard locating where you should go next; the only names that appear are the generals, not the supporting leaders. Also, I wish the friendly AI was a bit better; I'm always getting overwhelmed and no one has my back...but that's why you're the hero! Can't wait to have a friend over to play 2-player cooperative!

DW3

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 4
Date: April 20, 2003
Author: Amazon User

This game is a lot of fun to play, just looks alone (watching someone else play) doesn't do it justice, I'd pick up this title.

one of the greatest games ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: July 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

i love this game it was the source of many drunken nights at school with me and my friends this game is great while drunk that it is better

Awsome game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: December 28, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I picked this up the other day for $30. I wasnt expecting it to be this good. I will admit some of the musou mode is pretty hard but overall its great. 2 player in free mode is incredible. I was gonna get the 4th one but i didnt know if it would be good but not that i know i gotta get DW4 after i beat this one. If you have an XBox i suggest you buy it. I never played it on PS2 so i cant judge it. Most own for any war gamers.

da best game ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: September 26, 2002
Author: Amazon User

dis game is da best ever. i played it on playstation 2 n it was da best. now since its comin out 4 xbox its gonna hab better graphics n it still has elephants which makes it really kool.

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