Review: Dynasty Warriors 4 (PS2*)

Graphics- 4/10
Sound- 6/10
Gameplay- 4/10
Replay Value- 6/10
Overall- 5/10

The 4th part of the Dynasty Warriors series- not much has changed... and that's a problem, a BIG problem.

Dynasty Warriors 4 is simple enough. You're in ancient China fighting thousands of cloned foot soldiers, squashing them like ants. As you rampage through the bland battlefield, a rock'n'roll soundtrack with a hint of the orient rages. This is the basic premise of Dynasty Warriors 4, just like 2 and 3.

The gameplay involves using the same two buttons to attack over and over again, making the game horridly repetitive and boring. Although you might find a few power ups and mounts such as horses and elephants along the way, it doesn't change. I've said it and I'll say it again- this game is PAINFULLY repetitive... As well, the graphics are so bland it's like you never change battlefields. Although the game allows you you to use different characters and unlock more along the way, it still plays the same in the same bland battlefields. The only bright spot is the music, for some. The mix of hard, metal rock and Chinese instruments might be welcomed by some, but it'll be annoying to others. The graphics, as I said, are bland. Although the player characters are actually well designed, the enemies in the game are all the same, and most of the time, that's all you'll see- the cloned soldiers and you. And as for the environments, I've already mentioned them- not good.

Dynasty Warriors 4 is a game that uses the same gameplay, same enemies, same environments, and same music throughout... no thank you.

Pros: Some might like the music, and the player's character looks cool.
Cons: Repetitive, repetitive, and repetitive. Bland environments and bland enemies.

Review: Vedran

* Also for Xbox, review only for PS2.