Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition

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Gamer EscapeGrant Dotter

9/10

Having said that, DW8XLDE is an extremely polished entry to the series and its port over to the Switch has compromised nothing. If you’re looking to break up your usual gaming fare to get your power-hungry action fix, I can hardly think of a better alternative. The gameplay might seem a little mindless and some may criticize it for that. It is, but that’s the entire point. This is that game that you turn on when you just want to kill things in epic fashion. Of course, on the Switch it has...

DualShockersJordan Boyd

8/10

With Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition on Switch, players can finally play Koei's flagship Warriors series on-the-go or at home. While the game does get repetitive at times, it's immensely satisfying to quickly take on a couple of missions in Handheld Mode every now and again. Overall, Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition is a great addition to the Switch library and sits well amongst the many other Warriors games already available on the platform. For fans that can't get enough of titles like this one, definitely check this game out.

Nintendo LifeDom Reseigh-Lincoln

8/10

While it might seem odd for Omega Force to opt to port the five-year-old Dynasty Warriors 8 over the more recent Dynasty Warriors 9, it’s by and far the right decision for Nintendo Switch owners. Not only is Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition the best version since Dynasty Warriors 5, it comes to the hybrid platform offering more stable performance than the versions that once graced PS3 and Xbox 360. Even when its framerate takes a knock when playing co-op, it’s a remarkably robust port boasting an obscene amount of content fresh out of the box.

Worth PlayingCody Medellin

8/10

Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends is a stand-alone expansion that includes new episodes that add to the story of the three kingdoms the game revolves around, focusing on the exploits of the mightiest of warriors, Lu Bu.