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Dynasty Warriors 3 (USA)

PlayStation 2
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Reviewed in
2001
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✪ Reviewed on March 24, 2024
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First real popular success of the series with more generous content and refined mechanics. More enemy and ally officers, varied modes and local co-op make it far more complete. The recommended starting point for discovering Koei's musou series.

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Category
Action 2 players 12+ Co-op Split screen
Description
Released in 2001, this sequel significantly expands the formula: over forty playable characters, longer and more strategic battles, and a guitar-rock soundtrack that would remain the Musou series' sonic signature. Widely regarded as the entry that truly cemented the genre.

Dynasty Warriors 3 review

3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾1,4 GB 📅20/09/2001
Published by Koei

Dynasty Warriors 3 (PS2) price, value & rarity

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Q1 loose
 $12 Q6 complete
 $17 Q10 new
 $179 !
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Dynasty Warriors 3
Europe
20/09/2001
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Is Dynasty Warriors 3 still worth playing in 2026?

Omega Force's third entry, Dynasty Warriors 3 considerably refines the musou formula with a widened roster of generals, more varied moves and battlefields better structured around tactical objectives. The thrill of mowing down hordes, the depth of the characters and the co-op fun make it the entry that popularised the genre in the West. The repetition and a dated production weigh over time. A good musou for fans of mass combat and the Three Kingdoms epic.

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