Dynasty Warriors Origins (demo)

The Dynasty Warriors games have never been as mindless as their detractors have made them out to be, but I’m hoping against hope the sentiment dies with this demo. Most of this demo represents welcome iteration on the DW system (no roshambo on the weapons system, greater ability to control troops) that would’ve left me happy enough, and then the final encounter requires a level of execution and reflexes more akin to a proper character-action game like “Bayonetta” and “Devil May Cry”. If a demo’s primary job is as advertisement, this is the best gaming sales pitch of the year.

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