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PSP Dynasty Warriors

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 1 / 19
Date: November 20, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game sucked. All the ones for PS2 are so much better. This one just sucks.

chopped up battle field

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 7
Date: June 27, 2005
Author: Amazon User

It's much like all other Koei's Dynasty warrior games, but the only thing is... (I know it's probably due to the hardware limitation) the whole battle field is chopped up in pieces, first you move like playing a chess, then you select which square you wish to move to, then a small battlefield shows up and you fight in it... Also, if the number of enemies increases, the distance of object PSP will draw decreases, That means if you have many enemies in which direction you are heading, your enemy will likely show up in right front of you out of no where.

bad game- stinks

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 04, 2006
Author: Amazon User

You battle warrior after warrior. Don't you think that is boring? Well it certainly is. I have this game and the first level I played was fun, then the game becomes ssssoooooo boring! After the fifth level, I can't beat these stupid warriors, and I was endanger of throwing my psp on the floor. Terrible, terrible game. Also, the warriors look like monkeys in a colorful spacesuit! I suggest you buy some other game!

Hack, Slash, Yawn...

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 11
Date: June 06, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Repetitve gameplay? Hack n' slash boring platformer? Awful voiceovers? sound familier? how about DW 1, 2, 3, 4, 5!? If you have already wasted your money on 4 or 5, don't bother buying this. just read a review for DW 4 or 5 and it's the same as this.

Portable Warriors

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 25, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Dynasty Warriors never seems to get old. The ever popular hack and slash by KOEI is now on the PSP, ready for you to take on the go anywhere you please. The die-hard Dynasty Warriors fan will love this. On the other hand though, it's really not that different from the Dynasty Warriors games on the PS2, and that's either a good thing or a bad thing.

The storyline hasn't changed much at all. The land of China is split between three dynasties that want to take over the land. The land of Shu, Wu, and Wei. All three used to be an alliance called the Han Dynasty, but that eventually collapsed. Now all warriors have joined the ranks of other dynasties based on what they believe in. Put simple, your goal is to conquer and take over as much land as you can.

As I said, gameplay hasn't changed much in Dynasty Warriors, but it has been tweaked here just a little bit. It isn't really for the better either, but it makes the game at least seem less repetative. You start by selecting the general you'd like to be. Alongside this, you can select other generals who have unique abilities to assist you in battle. The abilities vary depending on which sub generals you choose. The fun is experimenting to see what you come up with. Some increase health, some garner special abilities.

Where the game is really tweaked is the hack and slash action. The game is set up almost like a tactical RPG. You'll start in one area, select it, go in and vanquish all your enemies. This is the hack and slash that seems to have been around since Dynasty Warrirors 2 and hasn't really been tweaked with too much since Dynasty Warriors 3. It's no different here. Once you've done away with the enemies in one area, the path branches onward and you're allowed to choose which path you'd like to take. It doesn't matter which path, you'll always get where you need to in the end. You'll still have to select another location on the field to go to, though. The location you choose to go to has its own objectives. Some you may just have to defend a supply depot or take over one... whatever. What it boils down to is this: There's no real "strategy" needed. Just go in there and hack and slash until everything is dead. After a while, this becomes tired and boring, especially since we've been doing it for the past six years or so and it really hasn't changed at all.

The game also suffers from load times. Each "section" of a mission will only take you a couple of minutes. The game has to load each time you leave and make your way to another one. As with a lot of PSP games, the load times in Dynasty Warriors are not good.

The tweaks in the gameplay don't really make the game any better either. It's great that you can save whenever you want, but it just gets boring really fast. The series is truly declining.

Graphic wise, this game isn't so bad. It looks identical to Dynasty Warriors 4 on the PS2. The music also seems to be taken straight from the Dynasty Warriors games on the PS2. Which means the audio isn't particularly good. Put simple, the game plays and sounds like Dynasty Warriors 4. It actually might be easier just to go out and get that one. It isn't nearly as detailed, but for the most part, the character details and vocals are ripped directly from that game.

In all essence, if you've got any of the PS2 counterparts from Dynasty Warriors 3 and up (and especially if you've got Dynasty Warriors 4), there's really no need to invest in this game. It plays much slower, and when it does play, it's no different than the last games. Characters have the same moves, same musous, same combos... nothing has changed. If you don't have any Dynasty Warriors game whatsoever, then pick this up. Otherwise, it's not really worth the time or the money.

Enjoyable, but it could be better

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 16 / 18
Date: July 01, 2005
Author: Amazon User

What is a good way for a gaming developer to make a lot of money with minimal effort? Release its flagship title for a newly released console, of course! This is exactly what Koei did with Dynasty Warriors for the PSP. Having established a great following with previous instalments on other consoles, the popular hack-and-slash game now finds itself among the launch titles for Sony's new generation handheld console. Not surprisingly, the game is very similar to the other Dynasty Warriors, but it's still an enjoyable game to engage if you're into action of this nature.

As in previous Dynasty Warriors games, gamers get to control various characters from the three kingdoms from, yes, you guessed it, the Romance of Three Kingdoms. You begin with fifteen characters, five from each kingdom, and each kingdom has its own story to progress. Of course, the characters have strengths and weaknesses, so choosing the one that represents you best is important, especially when you'll be spending a lot of time with him.

Apart from the main characters, you can bring along four officers with you into the battlefield. Again, each officer has his own unique abilities. Some provides healing. Some allows power boosts. Others make you move faster. You get the drill. Allocating the right ones is, once again, a personal choice depending on your playing style. For the record, I read somewhere that there are more than 200 officers in the game, so it could take quite a while before you can unlock them all. If you're a completist, don't be surprised to find yourself spending a lot of time on this game just to make officers appear on your menu. The Wi-Fi ability on the PSP also allows you to trade officers with your friends if you get tired of who is on your list.

Capturing a map in the story mode requires you to get from point A to point B, via a series of smaller areas. This is one of the main differences between the PSP version of the game and its previous versions. Obviously, Koei has taken the portability of the game into consideration, and has broken up the action into more scattered, but relatively shorter sections. Apart from an increased emphasis on strategies, the system actually serves as an incentive for players to play the game on the go. Maneuvering through a large battlefield may not be a viable choice when your train journey lasts only fifteen minutes. But to attack a small area that lasts for just a few minutes, and then save it and continue later? Why not? This makes it feasible for players to enjoy a little moment with the game without having to sweat over the prospect of ending the game abruptly when they reach their train station. If only all portable games are as thoughtful!

On more mundane issues, the gameplay is simple enough, even though simplicity usually means repetitive. You get the normal attack, charge and jump buttons, as well as a "musou" button, which allows you to do special attacks. Even though you also make use of the shoulder buttons, you'll spend most of your time with the four basic functions. Because of this, I've read many negative comments about the supposedly "idiot-proof" controls. I'm fine with it though, since it's easy enough to master instantly, and comfortable enough to use throughout the game.

The game is not without its flaws. In fact, there are quite a number of them. One of them is the occasional slowdown in frame rate. The slowdown doesn't interfere too badly with the gameplay, but if you're paying good money for the game, you'd expect better. Another issue with the game lies in its less than user-friendly camera angle. It's entirely possible to get yourself killed just because an enemy, who is just slightly out of the picture, is attacking you relentless while you're wondering where he is. Also, the problem with "ghost" characters is also evident here, as some characters appear on the screen later than other, even though they have been there all the time.

In summary, Dynasty Warriors should appeal to gamers who prefer a no-frills hack-and-slash. The controls are simple enough to allow anyone to pick it up and start right away, and the new battlefield system makes it possible to tackle specified areas without having to commit long hours just to clear a map. It's a pity that the fundamental issues of the game are not entirely addressed, making the playing experience a little less satisfying. Still, if you're a fan of the action genre, you may be able to look beyond the flaws and get a good time out of this game.

An Addictive Game, But A Flawed One

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 14, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Dynasty warriors is fun. Dynasty warriors is addictive. Dynasty Warriors is pretty. But Dynasty Warriors is not a great game.
I found it to be extremely repetitive, frustrating and diificult at times. However, fans will still enjoy this installment, and newcomers will find an ok time-waster in DW.

Dynasty Shmanasty

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 9
Date: October 02, 2005
Author: Amazon User

This game is so boring! I killed like, 700 and all I get is a pat on the back "you are a brave warrior" WTF

Dynasty Warriors - Better on PS2 than PSP

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 3 / 6
Date: November 05, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I've play a different versions on both machine. The idea of the games are the same.

However, the PSP version lack so much feature; it is not what I expected at all.

All in all, this is still a fun game to play. As long as you don't expect it as a full copy of the PS2 game

Save your money

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 1 / 3
Date: April 16, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Of all the Dynasty Warrior games this one is the least enertaining. And with the price they are charging for it you could just buy Dynasty Warriors 5, which is a lot more fun.

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