DYNASTY WARRIORS 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition similar games & best alternatives

DYNASTY WARRIORS 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

The new modes and replay elements of "Xtreme Legends", even including downloadable content, have been packed into the thrilling one vs. one-thousand action game "DYNASTY WARRIORS 7", comprising a massive single title that is available now for a reasonable price!

What works
  • Comprehensive package with all dlc included
  • Strong and emotional story presentation
  • Large amount of content and replayability
  • Smooth and accessible combat system
  • Good pc port performance and controller support
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive combat and cloned movesets
  • Limited online multiplayer and achievements
  • Visuals are dated and lack modern polish
  • No cloud saves and occasional save issues
  • Controller prompts default to keyboard keys

What to play next

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Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate Definitive Edition

  • Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc

  • DYNASTY WARRIORS 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition

  • Warhammer 40,000: Inquisitor - Prophecy

  • Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered

  • Fate/Samurai Remnant

  • Sacred Gold

  • SpellForce - Platinum Edition

  • SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX

Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc

  • 5089: The Action RPG

  • Outlaws + A Handful of Missions (Classic, 1997)

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DYNASTY WARRIORS 7: Xtreme Legends Definitive Edition: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy.

Why this game works

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