Dynasty Warriors: Origins Stands Out as the Best Series Debut

Dynasty Warriors: Origins has definitely earned its place as a standout title in the series, and I’m thrilled to share my thoughts on it. It’s a hack-and-slash RPG set during the legendary Chinese Three Kingdoms era, where you assume the role of an enigmatic soldier aiming to carve a new destiny for China. I must say, this has to be my top pick among all the games in the series. But don’t just take my word for it.

The game’s popularity hit a remarkable high recently, with nearly 70,000 players logged in concurrently, peaking at 69,483. In contrast, the last four games from the series only managed about 3,900 simultaneous players each. That’s practically 17 times more players flocking to Origins!

This isn’t just a win for Dynasty Warriors games; Origins also boasts the second-largest launch among Koei Tecmo titles. Alejandro from Game Discover Co has even put together an insightful graph highlighting these differences.

Now, let’s talk about how Dynasty Warriors: Origins stacks up against Wo Long. While Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty still holds the record for the company’s biggest launch, the team must be thrilled with Origins’ success. Wo Long has a mixed reception on Steam with a 47% approval rating. Compare that to Dynasty Warriors: Origins’ stellar 94%, and you can imagine the impact on sales might be quite significant.

Wo Long managed to attract 3.8 million players swiftly, despite having fewer concurrent players compared to Dynasty Warriors. However, my hunch is that Steam’s return policy means there were probably a lot of returns for Wo Long. I’m not trying to downplay Wo Long’s achievements; rather, it just underscores how noteworthy Origins’ success is in what is usually considered a niche series.

But don’t just take my opinion—let’s see what the players are saying. Here’s some feedback from the community:

"It’s been quite a long while since I actually enjoyed Dynasty Warriors. This is an excellent step forward for the series and feels like a fresh start without abandoning everything that made the previous titles fun. Very interested to see how they build on this one."
— Lothair Mantelar

"I’m not entirely sure how they made the officer fights feel like Ghost of Tsushima while the crowds feel like a Warriors game, but they pulled it off. Best Warriors game in years, as a fan of the genre."
— Ackman

"They could’ve easily crapped out another Dynasty Warriors game, and I still would’ve liked it, but instead, they opted to make a really, really good one. Definitely one of my favorite trends in gaming. From gameplay to voice acting, everything is just better. I do miss the days of Cow Cow, though. RIP Cow Cow, you were a real one."
— Enhasa

In conclusion, Dynasty Warriors: Origins is a breath of fresh air in the series, fulfilling a much-needed revitalization. Whether you’re in it for the captivating historical lore or the technical showcase of epic battles against hordes of enemies, you’re in for a treat. If you’ve ever enjoyed a Warriors-style game, do yourself a favor and check out my 2025 favorite.