WARRIORS OROCHI 4

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.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 801 reviews

story73 positive mentions

grinding21 negative mentions

The game features a massive roster of over 170 characters, providing a wide variety of playstyles and combat options.
The addition of a magic system enhances the combat experience, allowing for flashy and powerful attacks.
The gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, making it a great hack-and-slash experience for fans of the genre.

The story is often criticized for being predictable and lacking depth, with many characters feeling underutilized.
There are performance issues reported by some players, including frame rate drops during intense combat sequences.
The game lacks significant post-game content and modes, making it feel repetitive after completing the main story.

story
324 mentions
23 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The story in "Warriors Orochi 4" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it mediocre and lacking the depth of previous installments. While some appreciate the fast-paced gameplay and character interactions, others criticize the convoluted plot and repetitive missions, suggesting that the narrative feels more like an afterthought in a game primarily focused on combat. Overall, the story is seen as serviceable but not particularly engaging, with many players recommending it primarily for its gameplay rather than its narrative.
- “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!”
- “The story is nice although the ending was a bit loose to me (compared to Warriors Orochi 3) but still fine.”
- “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 is lackluster.”
gameplay
165 mentions
33 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Warriors Orochi 4 is characterized by a mix of familiar mechanics from previous titles and new elements like a magic system, which adds variety and depth to the combat. While many players appreciate the fast-paced, addictive nature of the gameplay and the extensive roster of characters, some feel that it lacks the nostalgia and refinement of earlier entries in the series, leading to a somewhat repetitive experience. Overall, the game is seen as a solid entry for fans of the genre, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking deeper mechanics or a compelling story.
- “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.”
graphics
85 mentions
33 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Warriors Orochi 3" have received mixed reviews, with many players noting improvements over previous titles, particularly in character models and visual effects. However, some critics argue that the graphics still feel outdated, reminiscent of earlier console generations, and suggest that further enhancements are needed to meet modern standards. Overall, while the visuals are generally considered good for a musou game, there is a consensus that they could be significantly better, especially given the advancements in gaming technology.
- “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.”
music
34 mentions
56 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely positive feedback, with many praising its epic soundtrack, nostalgic remixes of older tracks, and the incorporation of new compositions that enhance the gameplay experience. While some players noted a perceived decline in energy compared to previous entries, the overall consensus highlights the addictive quality and variety of the music, making it a standout feature of the game. Additionally, the inclusion of character-specific themes adds a personalized touch that resonates well with fans.
- “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.”
- “With how much I heard of vanilla WO4 being a disappointment, I expected the music to be lackluster too... but nah, there are some real bangers here.”
- “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.”
optimization
30 mentions
43 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game has received mixed reviews. While many players report smooth performance and good frame rates, some have experienced significant issues such as random frame drops and stuttering, particularly during intense gameplay. Recent patches have improved performance for some users, but others still face optimization challenges, suggesting that experiences may vary widely depending on hardware and settings.
- “The performance of the game is great and I haven't faced any problems with it.”
- “Great optimization, even my potato PC can run it (under PS2 graphics, of course).”
- “Performance of the game was surprisingly great even on my old PC.”
- “I played this for 6 minutes with a 3070 GPU, noticed random frame drops and stuttering.”
- “The game also has some performance issues.”
- “Getting about 10 fps and extreme stuttering when playing.”
grinding
24 mentions
0 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
88 % negative 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 RNG system for weapon attributes and the lack of unique weapon skins. Overall, the game caters to those who appreciate grinding, 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.”
- “This makes the game feel extremely tedious.”
stability
10 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues such as crashes or bugs. While some minor irritations exist, particularly with certain gameplay mechanics, the majority of players experience consistent frame rates and a solid gaming experience.
- “Runs great, I haven't had a single crash and maybe only a handful of FPS drops.”
- “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.”
- “If not a little irritating, as magic freezes both players in place.”
- “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?”
replayability
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the variety and additional content from DLCs that enhance replay value, others feel that once the main story is completed, there is limited incentive to replay, especially without sufficient post-game content or unlockable features. Some users noted that the game can become too easy or lacks depth in replay options, leading to a sense of disappointment despite the fun factor.
- “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 development
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its strong and creative designs, with players enjoying the fluidity of combat and character moves. However, some users express a desire for more costume options and criticize certain characters for their voice acting or design. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the story and character depth are seen as somewhat lacking.
- “Love the gameplay, the music, character designs, and the fluid combo mechanic. The story is so-so, but it's very enjoyable.”
- “Overall, it's just a fun and relaxing game to play; the character designs are great.”
- “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.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny, particularly in the absurdity of gameplay moments and character interactions. While there are amusing lines and entertaining movesets, the weak AI can lead to unintentionally humorous situations, adding to the overall comedic experience.
- “Good game, it's a very funny game.”
- “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).”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional experience of the game, citing technical issues such as the lack of controller prompts and unintended scrolling, which detracted from their overall enjoyment and immersion.
monetization
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The monetization model is criticized for selling content in parts, requiring players to purchase costumes and unique mounts separately, which contrasts with the previous installments where such 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 installments.”
- “While it doesn't have any intrusive DRM or pay-to-win microtransactions, it's still sold in parts, requiring you to buy costumes and unique mounts separately, whereas you could unlock all of that in the previous games.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as essential content is locked behind additional paywalls, making it frustrating for players who just want to enjoy the game.”
- “It's disappointing that the game relies on a fragmented monetization model, forcing players to spend extra money on features that should have been included in the base game.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is criticized for its lack of depth and bland lighting, resulting in a visually uninspiring experience.