Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Review Roundup

What you got to love about the mad genius Hidetaka Miyazaki is that not only he and FromSoftware team created an unforgettable experience with Dark Souls, but they also spawned a brand new subgenre to please and infuriate gamers. Yes, the 'Souls genre has seen many contenders over the years, and despite none of them coming close to dethroning FromSoftware with their own game, many studios made excellent 'Souls-like' games in their own right. One such was Team Ninja with the well-received Nioh series. They are back at it again, this time with a little Chinese influence sprinkled in. Here's the review roundup for Wo Long Fallen Dynasty: 

DESTRUCTOID (SCORE 9/10)
'I want to stress that Wo Long is not going to be for everyone. It can be extremely punishing, especially if you’re butting heads with the parry system. But the setting, the aesthetics, and action sensibilities from a learned team made it all worth it to push through and get over that hump. I hope Koei Tecmo has another one of these up their sleeve.'

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GAMEINFORMER (SCORE 8.75/10)
'even as its second half failed to match what came earlier, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a finely honed delight. Its action is precise and responsive, and learning the intricacies of each adversary is exceedingly fulfilling. While I wish its back stretch was either pared down or had a wider variety of foes, this is a rare title that induces trance-like focus and euphoric moments of victory. It may not quite reach the heights of the works that inspired it, but it’s not far off.'

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GAMES RADAR+ (SCORE 4/5)
'Ultimately, though, no matter how many times you stare into the eye of the tiger, what counts most here is, well, the thrill of the fight, rising up to the challenge of your rivals. When you meet the largest or most fearsome foe head on, remain steadfast then push aside their best combo like a martial arts master, before spearing them through the gut, it's irresistibly exhilarating. Wo Long's cocktail of measured inputs and furious blows alone should keep the focused warrior going to the end. Keep calm and parry on.'

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IGN (SCORE 8/10)
'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s combat plays very differently from Team Ninja’s own Nioh games – more in the mold of Sekiro than Dark Souls – and yet it manages to excel and falter in just about the same areas. When it comes to the clashing of melee weapons, Wo Long is among the best in the genre, full stop. Its action is fast and thrilling, the options for taking down its ferocious enemies are many and immensely rewarding to master, and its deflection-heavy combat is one of the most satisfying since Sekiro. All of those strengths outweigh an overbearing loot system, poor storytelling, and even a disappointing lack of variety in enemies. If not for that, Wo Long might’ve been one of Team Ninja’s greatest achievements – as it is, it’s simply a great one.

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DEXERTO (SCORE 3/5)
'While it features some interesting new ideas and a stunning new setting, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty fails to live up to the brilliance of Nioh and Nioh 2. A lot of effort has gone into developing the game’s spirit and deflection systems, but it leaves a feeling that Team Ninja has lost what makes titles in this genre fun – even difficult and punishing ones. While Elden Ring expanded the appeal of this style of game, it feels like Wo Long does the opposite and is only for the most committed. If you enjoy the Soulslike formula, especially the Nioh series, then there’s a lot to like in Wo Long if you’re willing to put in the time, but this really is a game for hardcore fans of the genre only.'

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GAMESPOT (VIDEO REVIEW)

Overall, after 52 critic reviews, Wo Long Fallen Dynasty averages a good 81% score on Metacritic. Look, it will always be a though task for any studio to beat FromSoftware at their own game. However, I am happy to hear most critics had great fun with the title giving the true fans of this ever-growing genre, even more to enjoy.    

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