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Dynasty Warriors 9
By Omega Force, released 1 Jan 2018
- Microsoft Windows
- crowd-combat video game
What it is
Dynasty Warriors 9 is an open-world action game developed by Omega Force and released for Windows in 2018. It brings the series’ large-scale battles to a single map depicting China, with characters and events drawn from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Key Missions advance the story, while regional missions and character requests can influence their progress. Players can choose different approaches to battles, such as a direct assault, a surprise attack from high ground or infiltrating at night. The map includes varied regions such as snow plains, jungles and deserts, with changing climate over time. The Steam description also notes a State Combo System and 90 playable characters. Listed play options include single-player and multiplayer, with online co-op and shared or split-screen co-op. Steam features include achievements, full controller support, trading cards and Camera Comfort.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single, expansive map of China
- 90 playable characters
- Online and shared-screen co-op
- Full controller support
- Windows is the only listed platform
Who it suits
It suits players interested in large battles in an open-world setting, with mission choices and co-op options available alongside solo play.
Dynasty Warriors 9 combines open-world traversal with mission-driven progression and large-scale action. Its listed multiplayer options include online and shared-screen co-op, while Windows is the only platform specified.
