Warriors Orochi 4

Bought this game on a whim during Winter Sales, was pleasantly surprised by the polished storyline and smooth gameplay. Easy recommendation to anyone who is just looking for a fun time without having to use much brain power. The hack-and-slash nature could however be repetitive for some.
If you are someone who hates repetitive patterns, might be advised against getting this game.

this is one of the best games i've played, absolutely love the diversity and depth of... well all the characters.
to have broken the walls between so many mythical realms and put them in one realm is already fantastic, especially because they're all depicted so very well. truly an epic game.

TL;Dr: Looks better/plays better than Wo3, but with some BIG downsides!
Compared to WO3:
+The Graphics look better
+The combat's MUCH Faster!
+You can actually mount your horse reliably
+New mythologies added!
+Upgrading/Fusing weapon is GREATLY streamlined, (getting weapon attributes is far less grindy)
+There's an actual 'Retry' button? (no more getting kicked to the main menu on death.)
+New universal Magic items that can be swapped around for even more explosive damage
+Simplified character types from 4 to 3 (Tech, Power Speed) so you can always have a team that covers the bases
+You can lock on to stronger foes?!?! (even displays an easy to read health bar on top of screen)
+Tons more smaller combat changes
But the combat in this game is such a HUGE upgrade in my eyes, I actually dropped wo3, and played the ENTIRETY of wo4 and it's ‘ultimate’ expansion, (every main+side mission) before going back to finish Wo3.
But as much as I prefer this games combat, it;s a HUGE step down in other areas.
-Very little map varity (always been a problem with the series, but more noticeable here)
-Main story is very short, with the ultimate edition, it feels like half a game
-Pretty much Zero unlockable costumes (they’re all paid dlc)
-Very little variety in objective types,
-Progression is much more linear, with side-missions feeling much less rewarding.
-Even on Padimonium difficulty it feels MUCH easier
-Most of the DLC is pointless, and costumes are split across dozens of packs.
So as much fun as I had playing it, it was wilding going back to Wo3, and operating a laser turret to take down a hydra, and I realized just how much toned down this new entry was.
So my suggestion? If you don’t have either, and only want one game, Just go with WO3, it’s a much better package overall, and the combat is extremely fun!
If afterwards, you want more Warriors Orochi Goodness, Buy this onsale, (be sure to get the ‘ultimate edition’)

Back when I was in school I couldn't buy this game, but thank God now I can play this game. This is my favorite game when I was in school

Very fun Warriors game! If you enjoy hack and slash games, this is for you, though admittedly it's not nearly as good as its predecessor.

Everyone really likes Orochi 3, and to be honest, I do too; but this has been so much fun for me.

I bought the Ultimate edition, and have thoroughly enjoyed it (more than I thought I would). I was half expecting to return the game after an hour, but ended up enjoying it too much. I've played the same levels over and again to level up new characters, and have not been bored at all.

It's super fun, and has a lot of new interesting mechanics and fun stages. It has great characters that play all very differently. It's a great game!

Warriors Orochi 4 is the latest entry in Omega Force’s long-running Musou spin-off series — a chaotic mashup of Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors, and now, mythology. This game throws over 170 playable characters into a reality-bending battlefield full of gods, generals, and gratuitous special effects.
If you’ve ever wanted to see Lu Bu and Zeus fight side-by-side while clearing 1,000 enemies in a single mission, Warriors Orochi 4 makes that dream a reality.
The core gameplay remains classic Musou:
-Pick your squad of 3 characters
-Enter massive battlefields
-Slaughter thousands of enemies with over-the-top combos and screen-shattering specials
What makes Orochi 4 stand out is its Magic System, a new mechanic that lets every character use godlike spells. You can summon lightning storms, magic dragons, or giant spears that skewer hundreds at once. It adds flair — and some much-needed variety — to the usual hack-and-slash formula.
Character switching on the fly adds strategy, letting you chain combos or adjust tactics based on enemy types and objectives. It’s fast, it’s frantic, and yes — it’s fun.
The narrative is as over-the-top as you'd expect. Greek gods like Zeus and Athena get pulled into the already convoluted Warriors universe, creating a new divine conflict involving realms, chaos orbs, and shattered realities.
It’s not exactly Shakespeare, but it’s serviceable, especially for fans of crossovers. Expect lots of campy dialogue, dramatic speeches, and surprising moments of depth between fan-favorite characters.
Still, unless you’re deeply invested in the lore, the plot mostly acts as a vehicle for the next absurdly large battlefield.
With over 170 characters, there's no shortage of options. Each has unique movesets, but the truth is: many feel mechanically similar, especially after several hours. Still, collecting, leveling, and equipping characters with weapons and skill trees adds an RPG-lite flavor to the grind.
Multiplayer co-op (online and local split-screen) makes the experience even better — because everything is more fun when you're wrecking armies with a friend.
The Pros:
-Huge roster with tons of fan favorites
-Magical abilities spice up familiar gameplay
-Epic scale and spectacle
-Decent replay value through character progression and unlockables
-Co-op is a blast
The Cons:
-Repetitive mission design — most objectives are "defeat this" or "go there"
-Characters start blending together due to move set repetition
-The graphics are passable but outdated, especially on PS4/PC
-Weak AI and no real challenge unless you crank up the difficulty
-Story is overloaded with characters, making it hard to follow or care deeply
Warriors Orochi 4 delivers exactly what it promises — bombastic, mindless fun with mythological flair and an absurdly huge cast. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, and it’s not trying to. But for Musou fans, it’s a satisfying, content-rich outing that celebrates everything wild and wonderful about the franchise.
If you’re a newcomer, it can be overwhelming and repetitive. But if you love clearing battlefields with divine fury and anime physics, this is your chaotic playground.
A button-mashing power fantasy for fans of spectacle and scale — just don’t expect much nuance beneath the chaos.
Rating: 7/10