Dynasty Warriors Video Game Series
A series of tactical action games inspired by the Chinese historical novel "Legend of the Three Kingdoms." The series is the most important brand in the publishing portfolio of Japanese company Tecmo Koei.
The origins of the series Dynasty Warriors are associated with the brand Romance of the Three Kingdoms. According to the assumptions of developers from Omega Force studio, the brawler was to be a spin-off of the strategic series. Released in 1997 on the PlayStation console, the game was well received among gamers and reviewers, which encouraged the developers to continue experimenting. Three years later, a sequel, Dynasty Warriors 2, found its way into the hands of PlayStation 2 console users. Dynasty Warriors 2, this time in the convention of an arcade action game. It marked the further development of the series. Over the course of 16 years, the brand lived to see 8 installments included in the mainstream, as well as several spin-offs (Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter's Battle, Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce, Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2 and others).
The story layer of the games in the series Dynasty Warriors is based on historical accounts. The games feature authentic characters associated with the struggle for the unification of China (220-265 AD). Players can take on the roles of Guan Yu, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, Xu Zhu, Lu Xun or Lu Bu, among others.
With the exception of the first part of the series, the gameplay combines elements of an arcade beat'em up, hack'n'slash and tactical game. The basis of the game is participation in spectacular battles that decided the fate of ancient China. In addition to the mode reflecting the true course of historical events, the newer installments of the series also feature alternative scenarios (if scenarios), presenting other variants of the development of events.
According to information published by Tecmo-Koei, by the end of 2011, total sales of games in the series of Dynasty Warriors exceeded 18 million copies, making it the most popular brand in the Japanese publisher's portfolio.
Dynasty Warriors Series Evolution
2025
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
2023
Dynasty Warriors M
2022
Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires
2018
Dynasty Warriors 9
2017
Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed
2016
Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
2014
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires
2013
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn
2013
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
2013
Dynasty Warriors 8
2012
Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
2011
Dynasty Warriors Next
2011
Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends
2011
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3
2011
Dynasty Warriors 7
2009
Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires
2009
Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
2008
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2
2008
Dynasty Warriors 6
2007
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
2007
Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter's Battle
2006
Dynasty Warriors Online
2006
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires
2005
Dynasty Warriors 5
2005
Dynasty Warriors
Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Action
January 17, 2025
An action slasher with tactical bits. Dynasty Warriors: Origins is based on The Tale of the Three Kingdoms and shows the history of China, but this time we participate in big battles as a nameless hero, leading our forces to victory.
Dynasty Warriors M
RPG
November 22, 2023
A third-person action RPG by Nexon and a spin-off of Dynasty Warriors. Dynasty Warriors M is set during the Chinese civil war at the turn of the 2nd and 3rd century, tasking players with taking part in massive, fast-paced battles.
Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires
Action
February 15, 2022
Dynasty Warriors 9: Empires allows you to wage wars for control over ancient China. The player both gives orders to troops and stands alone to fight against thousands of enemies. There is also a strategic layer where we move armies and conduct diplomacy.
Dynasty Warriors 9
Action
February 13, 2018
Another full-fledged installment in the popular series of third-person perspective action games with tactical features. The series is developed by the Japanese studio Omega Force. The story of Dynasty Warriors 9 is loosely based on the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms that describes the Chinese civil war that occurred during the 2nd and 3rd century. The player can choose from a few dozen of varied characters, some of which are well known from the previous entries in the series. The rest are completely new characters or ones from other games from this developer. The gameplay focuses on real-time battles with hundreds of participants. The title was released as part of the 15th anniversary of the series and it introduces some important novelties to the saga, including a modified combat system and a large open world that contains the entirety of China. The key to victory lies in proper usage of available weapons and special abilities of various characters and in taking advantage of the topography of the battlefields.
Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed
Action
March 29, 2017
A mobile installment in the popular series of action games. The action of the series takes place in Middle Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms Era. The player can select from 48 warriors inspired by historical characters and face hordes of enemies in various battles. Despite the fact that the combat system is purely arcade, the characters have unique weapons and special attacks. The title also includes simple strategy features like army development and promotion of generals. In addition to a story campaign called Conquest Mode, which can be played alone or in cooperation, Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed offers many other modes. Skirmish contains single battles for up to four players; Raid is a multiplayer mode focused on stealing valuable objects; War Supply is a strategy mode in which the player takes control of mines and gathers items; Boss Fight is a modified campaign focused on fighting bosses (alone or with other players). Similarly to the console and PC installments of the series, the title features high quality graphics. However, in this game the action is presented by using isometric perspective.
Dynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden
RPG
August 3, 2016
A spin-off to an installment in the popular series of Japanese games developed by Omega Force - Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires, a game that was released in 2014. In contrast to previous installments of the series, this time it is a turn-based RPG with strategy features. In Dynasty Warriors: Eiketsuden (originally called Shin Sangoku Musou Eiketsuden) the gameplay consists mostly of fighting battles on small arenas on which player moves and attacks by spending a certain number of action points. Various heroes have different sets of abilities and can use a wide variety of weapons. In addition to that, by playing the game skillfully one fills a Resonance bar that allows the player to perform a special attack, ending with a QTE sequence. Among the playable characters there are heroes known from the previous installments of Dynasty Warriors. The graphics of the game are similar to the main series as well, but the action is shown from a top-down perspective.
Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers
RPG
August 3, 2016
A tactical RPG which is a spin-off of a popular series of hack and slash games, developed by Omega Force. The game is set in the Three Kingdoms period, at the end of the Han dynasty's rule. The plot focuses on the character of a young warrior by the name of Zhao Yun, and his friend Lei Bin. The adventure begins when the characters discover a mysterious cave - in there, they find a young woman frozen into a brick of ice. During their journey, the characters explore the entire country, gradually becoming true heroes, for instance, through participating in battles and making history. Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers is played from an isometric view and the core of the experience is made up of turn-based encounters with enemies. When fighting, it is crucial to distribute one's warriors appropriately on the map, but applying adequate kinds of attacks and being in possession of sufficiently powerful weapons are equally important. The game offers a large set of weapons - those can be acquired through trade or completing different quests.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires
Action
November 20, 2014
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires is the second expansion pack for Dynasty Warriors 8, a TPP hack'n'slash game set in historical China. Like the previous installments of the series, the production adds strategy elements to the gameplay. Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires features e.g. more options of managing your dynasty and more tactical possibilities on the battlefield.
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam Reborn
Action
December 19, 2013
The next installment of the side series of Dynasty Warriors series, in which we control mechs known from TV series and films. The action was placed in the Gundama universe. Players again fight hordes of opponents, both in single and multiplayer mode, developing the abilities of selected pilots and improving their machines.
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
Action
November 28, 2013
Self-contained extension for Dynasty Warriors 8. Produced by Omega Force studio, the addition introduces two new heroes, changes in Commander Mode, as well as a system of online rankings. Apart from novelties, the production also has the whole content of the basic version of the game.
Dynasty Warriors 8
Action
February 28, 2013
The eighth edition of the series of action arcade games based on one of the most famous Chinese historical novels - Legend of the Three Kingdoms. The title does not introduce revolutionary changes to the beaten formula, extending the gameplay with new elements and re-introducing solutions from previous parts.
- Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends November 28, 2013
Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires
Action
November 8, 2012
Warriors Dynasty 7: Empires continues the tradition of releasing Empires versions for the subsequent parts of the Warriors Dynasty series. This stand-alone plugin combines the arcade model known from the basic version of the game with turn-based strategy.
Dynasty Warriors Next
Action
December 17, 2011
The next installment of the series of popular slashers in the climates of Far Eastern civilization, this time using the capabilities of Sony's portable console consisting primarily of the use of a touch screen.
Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends
Action
September 29, 2011
Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends is a stand-alone addition to the seventh installment of the slasher series cast in the era of the Three Kingdoms. The extension introduces a lot of new content in this weapon, game modes and characters. Omega Force studio is responsible for productions.
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 3
Action
June 28, 2011
The third part of the series based on the famous anime Gundam, produced by Koei studio to a company from Namco Bandai Games. In the game, with the help of a powerful battle suit, we fight against a hordes of enemies. In battles we use a number of special skills and blows. Great references to anime, lots of tasks and characters, as well as a developed multiplayer mode are the main advantages of the title.
Dynasty Warriors 7
Action
March 10, 2011
Another part of one of the most popular series of console slashers. The biggest advantage of this position is, as usual, the dynamic action and the ability to face hundreds of opponents in one battle.
- Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends September 29, 2011
Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires
Action
May 28, 2009
Warriors Dynasty 6: Empires is another position referring to the cult slasher. Developers from Omega Force have enriched the gameplay system with numerous elements of strategy. The scenario takes the player into the realities of ancient China, where he has to face hostile armies.
Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce
Action
February 26, 2009
Warriors Dynasty: Strikeforce is another popular item in the series, but slightly different from its predecessors, as it is focused mainly on the common fight of several players.
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam 2
Action
December 18, 2008
Warriors Dynasty: Gundam 2 is a direct continuation of the 2007 production and at the same time the next installment of the well-known series of tactical action games. The events on the screen are observed from the perspective of a third person.
Dynasty Warriors 6
Action
February 19, 2008
Another part of the very popular series. The "Warriors Dynasty 6" introduces the new combos system in the first place. Graphics have also been significantly improved, especially the animation of the main characters' behaviours.
Dynasty Warriors: Gundam
Action
September 25, 2007
Warriors Dynasty: Gundam is a game created as a result of the cooperation of two renowned companies in the electronic entertainment industry. Namco Bandai owns the rights to the Gundam brand (a popular anime with big robots), and Koei is known for the Warriors Dynasty series (battles that allow players to take part in the biggest battles of ancient China).
Dynasty Warriors DS: Fighter's Battle
Action
July 24, 2007
Warriors DS Dynasty: Fighter's Battle is part of a well-known series of dynamic action games that debuted on PlayStation in 1997. The fun action takes place in ancient China, which is once again threatened by a foreign kingdom and hordes of rebels. The user has to be one of three completely new warriors.
Dynasty Warriors Online
Action
June 13, 2006
A dynamic action MMO with a hint of fantasy, set at the time of the great battles in China's inner territories. The game refers to the famous Dynasty Warriors series, in which our hero confronts hundreds of opponents at once, struggling with enemies in a spectacular way. Now we can stand up to fight against other players.
Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires
Action
March 28, 2006
Warriors 5 Dynasty: Empires is a console fight that contains many elements of strategy games. The title was created by the Omega Force group, also responsible for previous editions of the "Dynastic Warriors" series.
Dynasty Warriors Advance
Fighting
August 29, 2005
Warriors Advance Dynasty is a Game Boy Advance version of the popular scaling console. Our main goal here is to fight numerous enemy troops.
Dynasty Warriors 5
Action
March 29, 2005
Dynasty Warriors 5 is, as the name suggests, the fifth part of one of the most famous series of walking brawls. The whole is like a collection of all the elements introduced to the fourth edition by Xtreme Legends and Empires additions, although there are a few other minor novelties.
Dynasty Warriors
Action
March 16, 2005
Pocket edition of one of the most famous action console games. We play the role of one of the dozens of available generals and try to connect the fighting Chinese dynasties.
Dynasty Warriors 4
Action
September 5, 2003
PeCet conversion of the fourth installment of the world-wide popular series of dynamic action games from Koei, i.e. Dynasty Warriors. The plot of the described production again refers to selected historical events from the so-called Age of Three Kingdoms (the period of breaking up China into three dynasties: Wei, Wu and Shu).
Dynasty Warriors 3
Action
November 26, 2001
Dynasty Warriors 3 is another, third part of the series of dynamic action games (battles) from Koei. The events presented in this production again refer to the era of the Three Kingdoms (the break-up of China into three dynasties: Wei, Wu and Shu). The actual gameplay is still based on the "one against all" scheme.
- Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends January 15, 2003
Dynasty Warriors 2
Action
October 25, 2000
Dynasty Warriors 2 is a very dynamic action (fight) game, prepared by Omega Force development studio. The plot of the production refers to the era of the Three Kingdoms (the break-up of China into three dynasties: Wei, Wu and Shu).