Tag Archives: Dynasty

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the best debut of its series

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is the best debut of its series

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a fantastic game that, when I reviewed it, I would have raved about even more in my review had my editor let me. By far my favorite game in the series, Origins is a hack-and-slash RPG that takes place during the historic Chinese Three Kingdoms era. You play as a mysteriously cladded soldier who looks to …

Read More »

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Launch & Preorder Deals – Free $10 Gift Card, Discount For PC

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Launch & Preorder Deals – Free  Gift Card, Discount For PC

Following a lengthy hiatus, the mainline Dynasty Warriors franchise is back this Friday, January 17, with the most ambitious entry in the hack-and-slash action series to date. Dynasty Warriors: Origins has some enticing launch and preorder offers that fans will want to check out before they expire. Dynasty Warriors: Origins’ Digital Deluxe Edition is actually already available, as one of …

Read More »

Dynasty Warriors: Origins – Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

Dynasty Warriors: Origins – Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

Dynasty Warriors: Origins comes out for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on January 14 – but only if you buy the more expensive digital deluxe edition. The standard edition is out January 17 (see it at Best Buy, where you’ll also get a free $10 gift card with preorder). The latest is a series that dates back to the …

Read More »

Dynasty Warriors: Origins – Search For Memories And Secret Skills Guide

Dynasty Warriors: Origins – Search For Memories And Secret Skills Guide

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. As the Wanderer, you’ll get to meet various regional lords, generals, and vagabonds in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. One character, the young doctor Yuanhua, seems to be fascinated by the Wanderer’s amnesia, and he aims to find a cure. If you complete the …

Read More »

Dynasty Warriors: Origins – How To Get Old Coins And Rewards

Dynasty Warriors: Origins – How To Get Old Coins And Rewards

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. You can find a special kind of currency known as Old Coins in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Part of an overall tally, these items allow you to obtain nifty rewards as you progress through the campaign. Here’s our guide on how to get …

Read More »

Dynasty Warriors: Origins – How To Reforge And Upgrade Weapons

Dynasty Warriors: Origins – How To Reforge And Upgrade Weapons

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. You’ll find numerous weapons as you venture forth in Dynasty Warriors: Origins. Curiously enough, it might seem that you’re unable to boost a single weapon’s strength further, and your only recourse is to find a new one. Thankfully, there are actually ways …

Read More »

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review – Army Of One

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review – Army Of One

When it comes down to it, the essence of Dynasty Warriors’ longevity is simple: Cleaving through hundreds of enemies like a hot knife through butter feels really good. It’s the ultimate power fantasy, with each swing of your weapon sending bodies careening through the air in every conceivable direction as the KO counter ticks up into the thousands. For almost …

Read More »

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review

Dynasty Warriors: Origins – Here’s What Comes in Each Edition

The original Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel has inspired countless adaptations, to the point where it can be hard to make these now familiar characters and stories fresh again. But after spending 60 hours with Dynasty Warriors: Origins, its rebooted tale of politics, war, and diplomacy felt almost as new as the first time I discovered it. It ups …

Read More »

Review: Dynasty Warriors: Origins turns in a bold new direction

Review: Dynasty Warriors: Origins turns in a bold new direction

There was a particular moment just a few hours into my Dynasty Warriors: Origins playthrough when I felt that I was truly witnessing something special. I was at Hulao Gate, the imposing fortress that defended the pass to the capital of Luoyang. As the Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition marched to a clearing, fully confident in their numbers, I waited with bated …

Read More »

Dynasty Warriors: Origins review: thrilling historical drama lacks substance

Dynasty Warriors: Origins review: thrilling historical drama lacks substance

Dynasty Warriors: Origins MSRP $70.00 “Dynasty Warriors: Origins is thrilling fun so long as you don’t overthink its hollow story.” Pros Sleek structure Multifaceted combat Thoughtful RPG progression A few engrossing storylines Cons Serious tone doesn’t always land Repetitive as ever Some exhausting missions Thematically nonsensical story Table of Contents Table of Contents Changing the formula Refined combat Peace is …

Read More »