Dynasty Warriors 3

"A new updated game that has a lot to offer"

Ok I've played DW2 and DW3 and I love DW3 and all of the new improvements made. Of course there are always some little things that should been fixed.

Sound: 8/10

The dub job was terrible for this game and everyone I talk to I tell them to turn on the Japanese voices. The BGM isn't so great either. Although its an improvement from its predecessor, I'm still not feeling the Americanized rock music for this game. But most of the time your so involved with the game you won't notice it.

Control: 9/10

Same as DW2. Click one button for lifebar, one to change maps, one to block, attack,etc. Its very simple and for those of us familiar with DW2, have no problem with DW3. Combos are very simple to pull off with easy button taps. I was never a button masher so Im not sure if this game is ''button masher friendly''. There are now more added combos that require certain weapons, so now you'll be pushing the attack button twice as much as you did before.

Graphics: 9/10

Slightly improved graphics in DW3. The background have been done up better as well as characters. This should've been done in DW2. CG scenes are really amazing. I didn't play DW2 for very long so I don't remember many CG scenes but DW3 is packed with tons of CG scenes. There is also a movie player in option to watch them over and over.

Replay: 9/10

So much to do, so little time. I don't think the US version codes have been found so you'll have fun trying to earn all those characters. Now characters have equipable weapons and items that must be found, giving you more to do in the game. There go my hours of sleep time. There is a data base with all the weapons and item you've collected along with a list of warriors in the game. This is a great addition for those of us not familiar with RTK. The database provides information on every character in the game.

Overall a very good game that I think isn't getting any recognition right now. I actually had beat MGS2 in 2 days and took it back for DW3. Bad move? I don't think so because I've been playing DW3 for 2 weeks and Im no where near done with the game. It's gonna be a few months of play and is definitely worth the 50 bucks. Also if your familiar with RTK you'll probably enjoy the game much more.

Reviewer's Score: 9/10, Originally Posted: 12/06/01, Updated 12/06/01