WARRIORS OROCHI 4

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,605 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
WARRIORS OROCHI 4 Game Cover
Warriors Orochi 4 is the peak of the Warriors formula at the moment and is a a great addition to any fan’s collection or even for a curious newcomer.
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In "Warriors Orochi 4 ," players experience a musou-style game with a massive roster of characters from three different universes. The Deluxe Edition offers additional content, including upgraded packs, legendary costumes, special weapons, and bonuses like character unlocks and growth points. This edition aims to provide the ultimate "WARRIORS OROCHI 3" experience on Steam. Note that some listed content can be purchased separately.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Steam Deck
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,605 reviews
story146 positive mentions
grinding42 negative mentions
  • The game features a massive roster of over 170 characters, each with unique movesets and abilities, providing a lot of variety in gameplay.
  • The introduction of a magic system adds depth to combat, allowing for flashy and powerful attacks that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game runs smoothly on PC, with good graphics and performance, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players.
  • The story is often criticized for being predictable and lacking depth, with many characters feeling underutilized in the narrative.
  • There are significant balancing issues, with some characters being overwhelmingly powerful while others feel weak and ineffective.
  • The game lacks additional modes and content compared to previous entries in the series, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness after completing the main story.
  • story648 mentions

    The story in "Warriors Orochi 4" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it mediocre and convoluted compared to earlier entries in the series. While some appreciate the blend of characters from different mythologies and the engaging gameplay, others criticize the linear narrative, lack of depth, and repetitive missions. Overall, the game is seen as more focused on combat and character variety than on delivering a compelling story.

    • “The story develops interestingly and has quite a few twists; it flows well and concludes quite nicely.”
    • “The plot in this game is really good, I didn't even believe that I would be surprised by the plot in this game, the skills from each character are really cool and chaotic, I love it!”
    • “After completing the main story (which will have you hooked and is easy to follow), there is a lot of content to keep the battles fresh and randomized.”
    • “The story is nonsensical and the gameplay is repetitive, but with such epic spectacle, who cares?”
    • “The story is mediocre, but it's a warriors game, who cares.”
    • “The story mode was boring and too long.”
  • gameplay330 mentions

    The gameplay of Warriors Orochi 4 is characterized by a mix of familiar mechanics and new elements, such as a magic system that adds variety to the traditional hack-and-slash formula. While many players appreciate the fast-paced and addictive nature of the gameplay, some criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth compared to previous entries in the series. Overall, the game offers a large roster of characters and enjoyable combat, but opinions vary on its balance and innovation.

    • “The variety of gameplay and characters is huge; there's a lot of game to be played.”
    • “Plays fast, tons of characters and weapons, and an addicting gameplay loop.”
    • “Warriors Orochi 4 contains smooth and great gameplay mechanics with the incorporation of musou and magic and has been enjoyable thus far with a plethora of characters.”
    • “The story is nonsensical and the gameplay is repetitive, but with such epic spectacle, who cares?”
    • “Gameplay depth is completely gone - all forms of combat have been wholesale replaced with magic that has zero meaningful limitations on it.”
    • “Too many mechanics are thrown at the player all at once, and gameplay is far too easy, especially on what is supposed to be the 'hard' difficulty, which is supposed to be a challenge.”
  • graphics170 mentions

    The graphics in "Warriors Orochi 3" have seen notable improvements compared to previous titles, with many players praising the character models and visual effects, particularly in combat. However, some reviews highlight that the graphics still feel outdated, reminiscent of earlier console generations, and suggest that further enhancements are needed to fully utilize modern hardware capabilities. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, there is a consensus that they could be significantly better.

    • “The graphics and the characters are beautiful and full of colors.”
    • “Not only are the graphics beautiful, but it runs very smoothly.”
    • “The combat is fluid, the controls are tight, the graphics are beautiful (especially the magic), and the voice work is spot on.”
    • “It needs a lot of work, from graphics to animations.”
    • “Graphics are like a 360/ps3 game era, nothing to say otherwise.”
    • “2019 yet outdated graphic engine, it's unacceptable, especially with the repetitive gameplay.”
  • music68 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many praising its epic soundtrack and the nostalgic remixes of older tracks from the franchise. While some players noted a lack of energy compared to previous entries, the incorporation of new songs that blend different cultural influences has been well-received. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, enhancing the gameplay experience with its addictive and varied compositions.

    • “This has smooth and addictive gameplay mixed with badass music.”
    • “The music in this game is wonderful and they even brought back my favorite 'eve' from dw4 (although I believe it's called something else now).”
    • “The music in the game is great, a lot of remixes of older songs and the new songs that incorporate the Greek and Norse feel also add variety to the eastern music already part of the series.”
    • “The music is a step down from previous games in my opinion.”
    • “Most of the time I would just make the music default (changes per level) as almost every track in this game is good to very good.”
    • “With how much I heard of vanilla wo4 being a disappointment (we'll get to that), I expected the music to be lackluster, too... but nah, there are some real bangers here.”
  • optimization60 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback, with many players reporting smooth performance and good frame rates, even on lower-end hardware. However, some users experience significant frame drops and stuttering, particularly during intense gameplay moments, indicating that optimization issues persist for certain configurations. Recent patches have improved performance for some, but others still recommend waiting for further fixes.

    • “Tl;dr: Warriors Orochi 4 is the best optimized and best looking game in the series; its story is meh, and the gameplay will scratch the Warriors itch.”
    • “Performance of the game was surprisingly great even on my old PC.”
    • “Great optimization, even my potato PC can run it (under PS2 graphics, of course).”
    • “I played this for 6 minutes with a 3070 GPU, noticed random frame drops and stuttering.”
    • “Getting about 10 fps and extreme stuttering when playing.”
    • “Poor optimization.”
  • grinding48 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is heavily emphasized, with many players noting that it requires an extensive time commitment, often likening it to needing a "second life" to complete. While some enjoy the repetitive nature of grinding for character upgrades and weapon crafting, others find it tedious and overly time-consuming, particularly criticizing the lack of unique weapon skins and the RNG system for farming attributes. Overall, the game caters to those who appreciate grind-heavy gameplay, but may deter players who prefer a more streamlined experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “But even the balance issues pale in comparison to the ridiculous endgame grinding they've stuck in with the weapon crafting system.”
    • “There are things to do after endgame, but it gets really tedious and boring after a few hours.”
  • stability20 mentions

    Overall, the game's stability is praised, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues, such as occasional FPS drops but no crashes or significant bugs. Many players note that it runs well on various hardware setups, contrasting it positively with previous titles in the series that were more problematic. The experience is described as enjoyable and reminiscent of classic gameplay without the frustrating glitches.

    • “Runs great on my i5-8400 and 1060 3GB rig (not at max settings, but pretty close, and I get 55-60 fps consistently at 1080p).”
    • “But as I said, the game itself is excellent and if you brute force through requirements, it actually runs perfectly fine and bug-free.”
    • “Runs great, I haven't had a single crash and maybe only a handful of fps drops.”
    • “The only Koei Tecmo game I ever got to work online was Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate Edition on Xbox One; and even that was a bit buggy, but it worked.”
    • “Is it as buggy as DW9?”
    • “If not a little irritating as magic freezes both players in place.”
  • replayability18 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the variety and the addition of DLC that enhances replay value, others feel that once the main story is completed, there is limited incentive to replay. Some users express disappointment over the lack of post-game content and features that previously contributed to replayability, such as character illustrations. Despite these criticisms, the engaging action and interesting story keep some players coming back for more.

    • “The action is good, the variety is great, and the replay value is absolutely incredible.”
    • “The DLC is what adds an insane amount of replayability to the game.”
    • “I think the story is very interesting with a lot of replay value added.”
    • “Not enough replay value.”
    • “Once you beat the game, unless you're going for S ranks and harder difficulties or the 5-star weapons, there's not really a lot of replay value to the game, which, if you power through, is a short game compared to its price tag.”
    • “Very solid warriors game that perhaps lacks enough post-game content to be considered replayable.”
  • character development18 mentions

    Character development in the game is highlighted by strong and creative character designs, with players appreciating the fluidity of combat and unique move sets. However, some users express a desire for more costume options and criticize certain characters for their voice acting or design. Overall, while the character design is well-received, the story and other aspects of character development are seen as less impressive.

    • “Love the gameplay, the music, character designs, and the fluid combo mechanic; the story is so-so but it's very enjoyable.”
    • “Good character designs, fairly good story, and playing the game itself is sometimes tiring but really fun nevertheless.”
    • “Still very creative character designs, move sets, and weapons.”
    • “- I miss having different costume options for characters. Even though the character designs are all strong, it would be nice to work with different styles and color palettes on some of them.”
    • “- There were a couple of other annoying characters as well, either with voice acting or character design.”
    • “- Still very creative character designs, move sets, and weapons.”
  • humor10 mentions

    The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the comedic elements of character interactions and amusing movesets, particularly noting the quirky character Ares. However, some find the weakness of the allied AI to be unintentionally funny, as it leads to absurd situations during gameplay. Overall, the game is described as entertaining and humorous, providing a lighthearted experience.

    • “Good game, it's very funny.”
    • “And then you just walk around shooting and laughing at everybody.”
    • “Some lines are funny, a lot of movesets are good (new characters are interesting, special mention to Ares the giant hoover).”
  • emotional4 mentions

    Users express mixed emotions regarding the game, highlighting enjoyment but also frustration with technical issues, such as the lack of controller prompts and erratic scrolling behavior. These problems detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of disappointment in the PC port.

  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization model is criticized for being fragmented, requiring players to purchase costumes and unique mounts separately, unlike previous installments where these items could be unlocked through gameplay. However, the game avoids intrusive DRM and pay-to-win microtransactions.

    • “While it doesn't have any intrusive DRM or pay-to-win microtransactions, it's still sold in parts, where you need to buy costumes and unique mounts separately, whereas you could unlock all of that in the previous games.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with users noting that the shaders and lighting are bland and unremarkable.

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Play time

40hMedian play time
30hAverage play time
12-48hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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