Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty arrives from the minds behind the Nioh series, bringing a fresh blend of action and mythic storytelling. On the rating boards, it holds 82 on Metacritic, 85 on OpenCritic, and a strong Buy score of 93% from players. Critics have noted the game’s standout combat, calling it a worthy successor to the genre’s hallmarks. Some reviewers, however, found the plot thin and wished for a richer loot loop to deepen progression.
Ratings:
- Game Informer – 88/100;
- GameMe+ – 80/100;
- VG247 – 80/100;
- IGN – 80/100;
- GameSpot – 80/100;
- PCGamesN – 80/100;
- VGC – 60/100;
- Eurogamer recommends.
— These assessments reflect a general consensus: the combat system delivers depth and rhythm, while narrative and loot balance receive mixed reactions. The title has been framed as a bridge between the precision-oriented combat seen in Sekiro and the broader, loot-driven structure familiar to fans of action RPGs. The result is a game that invites repeated engagement from players who relish timing, parry windows, and strategic enemy encounters. Viewers looking for a tightly crafted combat playground will likely find much to praise, even as others feel the story and loot economy could have leaned more aggressively into variance and world-building.
Quotes:
“I would like the second half to be cut down or have a wider range of enemies. However, this is a rare game that puts you in a trance-like focus and euphoria in moments of victory. She may not live up to the works that inspired her, but they’re not that far off.” — Game Informer
“Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s combat system is very different from Nioh’s – the new game is more like Sekiro than Dark Souls – and yet it succeeds and fails in much the same areas. Wo Long is one of the best games in the genre when it comes to fighting. The action is fast-paced and addictive, the options for taking down enemies are numerous and extremely rewarding to master, and the last-minute parry combat is some of the most satisfying since Sekiro. All of the strengths outweigh the loot system, poor storytelling, and even the frustrating lack of variety in the enemy. Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty could be one of Team Ninja’s greatest achievements – it’s just a great game really.” — IGN
“Wo Long is more of a side step than an evolution of Nioh 2. It’s inventive and worth playing, even if the quality is questionable on PS5. However, the game won’t stay in your memory for long once you kill the last boss.” — VGC
It was announced that Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty would release on March 3 for PC, Xbox and PlayStation, with a bonus option of free access for Game Pass subscribers. The coverage of the game also teased related merchandise and promotional tie-ins in gaming outlets.
Note: The information above consolidates critiques and previews from contemporary outlets to offer a balanced view of the game’s strengths and areas for improvement, as captured by industry commentary and user sentiment.