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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Review

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Demo

What is Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty?

 

From the depths of darkness, a dragon soars.

 

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a brand new, upcoming action role playing game set in China during the chaotic Three Kingdoms Era. A collaborative effort from industry veterans Team Ninja, known for such massive hits as the Nioh and Ninja Gaiden series, as well as Koei Tecmo, creators of the longstanding and highly successful Dynasty Warriors franchise of videogames — Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty tells the tale of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in an alternate, fictional version of the Later Han Dynasty period.

At its core, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a highly challenging masocore game in the same vein as Dark Souls by FromSoftware or more accurately, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Played from a third person perspective, it features fast-paced, punishing melee combat that demands skill, strategy and mastery of various gameplay mechanics, as well as learning enemy behavior patterns and how best to counter them. 

Similarly to Nioh and true to Team Ninja form, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty blends together real-life historical events and locations with fictional dark fantasy and supernatural elements centered around local mythologies and ancient folklore. In this retelling of historical tales, players will take on the role of the nameless protagonist who must carve a path through war-torn battlefields, fending off demon hordes and a host of other evil creatures infesting the Three Kingdoms.

With Team Ninja tapping into Koei Tecmo's expertise on the Three Kingdoms era and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel by Luo Guanzhong, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will focus on the years of the Yellow Turban Rebellion leading to the fall of the Han Dynasty, which kickstarts the beginning of the Three Kingdoms Era. During this timeframe, iconic figures of the period were yet to be recognized by the world, hence the name 'Wo Long' which translates to Crouching Dragon. This term also refers to a person of greatness who is yet to be known. This is a story of legends in the making and will see players come across the iconic heroes of the Three Kingdoms before their rise to glory, as well as the rise of the lowly protagonist from a nobody into a key figure that helped shape this rendition of an epic historical tale.

 

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Gameplay Features

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty continues Team Ninja's popular tradition of fast-paced combat punctuated by over-the-top flair and flourish mixed with the punishing difficulty and mechanics of Soulslike titles. Building upon mechanics established in Nioh which were improved in the sequel Nioh 2, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty creates an experience that feels both new, yet familiar.

• Embark on a Journey to Glory from Obscurity - Become legend as you cut through the warring regions of an alternate version of ancient China during the Later Han Dynasty, which has been plagued by a demonic infestation. 
• Meet the Legendary Heroes of Ancient History - Encounter iconic figures before their rise to fame and before their participation in key events and historic battles that shaped the Three Kingdoms.
• Carve a Path Forward with a Deadly Arsenal - Wield ancient armaments of Chinese origin. From straight sabers and curved blades, to polearms and halberds - each weapon is complented by your Martial Arts prowess and knowledge of Wizardry Spells, allowing you to engage combatants with flashy acrobatic maneuvers, lethal counters and explosive magical power.
• Take on Ferocious Foes - On your adventure, you will face many challenges from regular human opponents to demonic humanoids and creatures from Chinese Mythology and Folklore. These combatants will be at the forefront of obstacles you will face, with each one requiring you to learn their attacks, abilities and behavior patterns in order to formulate a counter attack and exploit their weaknesses. The chaotic world of Wo Long requires you to adapt and overcome.
• Master the ways of the Spirit - Wo Long replaces the Ki mechanic of previous titles with the Spirit Mechanic. This is based on the Yin-Yang system and teeters between positive and negative values. Spirit increases as you attack enemies and perform successful deflections. It also fuels your other abilities such as dodging, Martials Arts and Wizardry Spells. Enemies also have a Spirit Meter and Spirit is an important parameter during combat. Expert management of your Spirit Meter can mean the difference between life and death.
• Uphold the Virtues of the Five Phases - Wuxing, or the Five Phases is a fivefold concept at the heart of a system of Chinese philosophy. These are the Wood Phase, Fire Phase, Earth Phase, Metal Phase and Water Phase. Each one governs certain aspects of your character, strengthening their physical and spiritual aptitudes and making you more effective in and out of combat. The Five Phases are the core attributes that players can invest accumulated Genuine Qi in. Qi is obtained from defeating enemies and is essential in character development.
• Channel the Mystical Power of the Divine Beasts - Repel the Demonic horde with the holy light of powerful mythological creatures. These benevolent beings grant their might to people of outstanding character and abilities who uphold the virtues of the Five Phases, overcoming extreme adversity with their power.

 

Wo Long PC System Requirements

Recommended Requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11, 64bit
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-8700、AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600XT
• Memory: 16 GB RAM
• Graphics: GeForce RTX 2060 6GB、Radeon RX 5700XT 8GB
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 60 GB available space
• Sound Card: 16 bit stereo, 48kHz WAVE file can be played
• Additional Notes: HDD、1080P、60FPS'

Minimum Requirements

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows® 10, Windows® 11, 64bit
• Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8400、AMD Ryzen™ 5 3400G
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650 4GB、Radeon RX 570 4GB
• DirectX: Version 12
• Network: Broadband Internet connection
• Storage: 60 GB available space
• Sound Card: 16 bit stereo, 48kHz WAVE file can be played
• Additional Notes: HDD、720P、30FPS

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty X Lies of P Collaboration

Publishers Neowiz and Koei Tecmo have announced that ‘Lies of P’ and ‘Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’ join forces in an unprecedented collaboration. Further information is to be announced about the collaboration, but players can speculate that some content can be encountered in the upcoming DLCs set to release in June, September, and December of 2023. Apart from the actual announcement, no further information has been released so far as of June 2023. We can expect unique features from the dark fairy tale action game that bears some souls-like combat features and mechanics much like Wo Long, but with a very contrasting theme. Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.

Players can now purchase the Season Pass which will include all upcoming DLCs packs set to release in 2023. Perhaps this would include some free content or skins from Lies of P, which is set to release on September 19th, 2023 worldwide on S4. PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam. This aligns with one of the release dates of the Wo Long DLC packs, Conqueror of Jiangdong, which is also set to release on September. Further updates on collaboration information can be found here. 

Players interested in Lies of P can now Pre-purchase the game or try the Demo available for download on Steam for free. Lies of P also has an available Deluxe Edition Bundle available for prepurchase. 

About Lies of P

Lies of P is an upcoming Action Souls-like game that is developed and published by NEOWIZ Games, alongside Game Developer, Round8 Studio. It is a dark retelling of the story of the famous puppet, Pinocchio, set in a Belle Époque Era in Europe around the late 19th Century to the early 20th Century. As Pinocchio, you must help him in finding his creator, Mr. Geppetto, and guide him through an unrelenting journey of becoming a human being. Players can learn more about the Lies of P game features and mechanics from the Lies of P page here. 

  

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty DLCs

Downloadable Content (DLC) for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty are additional content released after launch, which will add a whole new Scenario to the game and new features accordingly, such as new Stages and new Enemies, which means new Bosses, which also probably means new Divine Beasts to acquire after slaying them. Other new features include new Difficulty Levels, Weapon Types, and more. These are paid DLCs that are part of a larger Season Pass which the player can buy along with the game in a bundle, or acquire later on. Three expansions have been announced for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty so far, as part of its Season Pass priced at $24.99 - Battle of Zhongyuan, Conqueror of Jiangdong, and Upheaval in Jiangxiang - set to release throughout the year, in June, September, and December respectively. Below we will list each DLC and their corresponding information as they are released.

 

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Season Pass

The Season Pass includes the additional DLCs Battle of Zhongyuan, Conqueror of Jiangdong, & Upheaval in Jingxiang and the Season Pass Bonus Qinglong Armor.
New missions and stories will expand your gameplay experience, in addition to new equipment, action, and enemies.

• DLC "Battle of Zhongyuan" scheduled for release in June 2023
• DLC "Conqueror of Jiangdong" scheduled for release in September 2023
• DLC "Upheaval in Jingxiang" scheduled for release in December 2023
• Note: Release dates for the DLCs included in the Season Pass may be subject to change.

 

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Battle of Zhongyuan

Battle of Zhongyuan for Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is the first DLC in the game's three-part Season Pass. Not much is known yet about the DLC aside from covering the specific scenario of its namesake, a Battle of Zhongyuan. Team NINJA has revealed the expansion to feature a new difficulty level, new enemies, a new weapon type, and more. The DLC is set to release on June 29, 2023, for PC (Steam), Playstation4, Playstation5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

 

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty - Conqueror of Jiangdong

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty: Conqueror of Jiangdong, is a sweeping addition to the title's growing content. This latest DLC promises a handful of exhilarating content. As previously revealed, this downloadable content is set to bring an abundance of captivating features to the forefront. Get ready to brandish an entirely fresh array of weapons, embark on a grand voyage through a brand-new storyline, and confront challenges at a heightened level of difficulty that will push even the most seasoned explorers to their limits.

Forge ahead to confront adversaries never before encountered, each armed with their own distinct abilities and tactics. Stand prepared as a magnificent Divine Beast graces the realm with its awe-inspiring presence, offering both danger and opportunity. Equip yourself with an assortment of gear boasting an elevated tier of power and rarity, providing you with a decisive edge in your quests. Players can expect the following new features that the Conqueror of Jangdiong will offer. Note that the following content will be updated once DLC has been released.

New Weapon Type

Wo Long offers a vast array of weapon types and each of these weapons presents unique playstyles that players can explore and master. The current weapons that the base game offers are Dual Swords, Halberds, Swords, and more. The Conqueror of Jiangdong DLC claims that an additional weapon type will be added to the game's repertoire. At this point, we are expecting similar weapons will be added in other Soulslike games in the future like single and Dual Daggers, One-handed Axe, or even Dual Spears. Adding a shield with its own intricate mechanic is not far from occurring as well.

Players possibly can explore different kinds of blocking mechanics that lead to special counters when playing with shields. However, the Conqueror of Jiangdong will add the Long Sword weapon type. As a sword weapon enthusiast, we cannot what the Long Sword will bring to the table. We are expecting huge DPS hits per swing and a good range as well. The question lies in how the combination attacks will be cascaded and we cannot wait to see more.

New Story, Missions & Difficulty Levels

In the ever-growing story content of Wo Long, the Conqueror of Jian Dong will expand Wo Long's lore further with familiar or iconic characters like Sun Jian's Clan. The heroes who were involved during the Conquest of Jian Dong had interesting backgrounds and stories to explore. In Wo Long's adaptation, we can expect more of these with a lot of twists and great possibilities. Not only the story will be expanded but also new missions will be added. This means that more rewards can be taken advantage of along with added difficulty levels to cater to a wide variety of players ranging from beginners to hardcore ones. The new endgame content "The Thousand-Mile Journey," will chart a course leading to a formidable battlefield encounter, offering a wealth of rewards throughout the journey. 

New Divine Beast

Divine Beasts are powerful beings in general, granting the wearer or the summoner various buffs and advantages in combat. The current pool of Divine Beasts are great tools to explore to best player's adversaries, and this DLC adds another Divine Beast to the mix. Although it is a question of what is the nature of the latest Beast that will be added, surely it will provide unique enhancements to the summoner.

 

New Equipment, Rarities & Levels

One of the exciting parts of every downloadable content is the newly added weapons, armor, and accessories. Players will be fighting new bosses and enemies in this latest DLC thus expect new things to play with. We are excited to see what the possible weapons that this DLC will provide as new weapons may lead to new character builds. Or even enhance old working builds for heightened performance. The more weapons to collect, the more hours we can enjoy collecting each and every one of them.

To wrap this up, we can clearly see that this is another reason for old players to hop back in once again in the world of Wo Long. Not Embark on this awe-inspiring adventure now, as Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty calls out to you on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, accessible through both Steam and the Microsoft Store.

New Enemies & Bosses

In the latest trailer, a handful of interesting and challenging-looking bosses were presented. Fighting well-designed bosses can easily add dozens of hours on each playthrough so expect a good amount of replayability in this content. We can already see in the trailers that each boss will pose a threat and have fun mechanics to master. Judging Wo Long's Boss Designs, it is easy to conclude that the bosses on DLCs will likely be a step up in all aspects.

The Warring States of Ancient China

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty will take players through the beautiful albeit war-torn landscapes of ancient China. From the snowcapped Taihang Mountains and the beseiged passageways through the Yellow River to Luoyang, the grand capital city of the Han Empire.

  

With the ever-looming threat of the Yellow Turban Rebellion and the growing Demonic horde, each location is fraught with peril and obstacles to overcome, as well as secrets to discover.

Historical Figures and Heroic Icons

On their journey to quell the threats in the country, the Protagonist will come across key characters who are an integral part of the Three Kingdoms saga. The majority of these are still unknown as the story focuses on the very beginning of these prominent events in China's history. Players familiar with the Dynasty Warriors titles are sure to recognize some of these key players who were building their legend during the Fall of the Han Dynasty and other scenarios revolving around these events.

Of the massive roster of characters in the Dynasty Warriors games and the Romance of the Three Kingdoms novel in general, Zhao Yun, Zhang Liang and the almighty Lu Bu have been confirmed to be in the game, with many more such as Zhou Tai and Gan Ning likely to make an appearance.

 

Combat Basics

In Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, combat is a predominantly melee affair as players and enemy combatants both wield weaponry based on ancient Chinese Martial Arts such as swords, staves, spears and polearms. Players can equip up to two sets of Melee Weapons and they can quickly switch between them during combat using various inputs, some of which result in seamless combos with two different weapons.

 

The basics of combat are centered around the Spirit mechanic. A Spirit Gauge acts as the main resource to fuel your moves and abilities. Spirit is based on the philosophy of Yin and Yang and the gauge starts off neutral.

Players have access to Basic Attacks which can be chained into varying combos depending on weapon type. Landing such attacks will raise the Spirit Gauge towards the positive end. Players can also perform Spirit Attacks which are slower, heavier moves that deal more damage, as well as special Martial Arts Skills which varies from weapon to weapon.

 

Another set of moves in the player's arsenal are Wizardry Spells which are mystical abilites that utilize the elements to cast various effects ranging from damaging single-target projectiles, destructive area-of-effect blasts, elemental weapon enchantments to healing and other buffs. These special moves all consume a set amount of Spirit and will move the Spirit Gauge towards the negative end. When the player's Spirit is in the positive range, performing attacks that consume Spirit will deal increased damage. 

   

Players can also Guard with their weapon which will mitigate damage or Dodge over both short and long distances.. All of these moves consume the Spirit Gauge and being at the lower-end of the negative range will put you at risk of being staggered by an enemy's attack, which will take time to recover from. After a few seconds without taking any Spirit-modifying actions, the Spirit Gauge will slowly return to neutral. The Spirit Gauge can also be affected positively by Deflecting enemy attacks. This is performed by dodging just before an attack lands. Successful deflects not only open enemies up to counters but also push the Spirit Gauge towards the positive end, empowering your retaliating strikes.

  

Enemies will sometimes perform unblockable Fatal Strikes, denoted by a red glow as they wind up for the attack. Deflecting these perfectly will push the enemy's Spirit Gauge all the way towards the negative end, staggering them and opening them up for a powerful Fatal Strike of your own which will deal very heavy damage, often defeating basic enemies in a single blow. Players can also perform Fatal Strikes on enemies that are unaware of your presence, making stealth a valid approach to get through certain sections of a mission.

Punctuated by over-the-top Martial Arts maneuvers and flair, combat in Wo Long is an intricate dance and mastery of the Spirit Gauge is the key to overcoming challenges presented to players.

The Five Phases and Leveling System

Character progression in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is tied to the Five Phases or Wuxing in Chinese Philosophy. This is a fivefold concept represented by the Virtues of the Wood Phase, Fire Phase, Earth Phase, Metal Phase and Water Phase.

In essence, these replace the traditional Strength, Intelligence, Dexterity, Constitution and other stats found in many similar titles. Upon defeating opponents, players will accumulate Genuine Qi which are the "Souls" in Wo Long — a key currency that can be invested for points in any of the Five Phases. Raising your virtues will also raise various stats such as Attack, Physical & Elemental Defense, Spirit Consumption and Luck. Every point invested will level your character up and each subsequent point will require more and more Genuine Qi.

Players will need to be careful however, as Death will cause you to lose half of your accumulated Qi. You will get one chance to take Revenge on the opponent that killed you in order to regain your lost Qi but dying once more before being able reclaim your Qi will cause you to lose them forever. Throughout your adventure, you will come across consumable items that will grant a set amount of Genuine Qi which are useful for "banking" a certain amount of this currency and using them when needed.

Leveling up can be performed at Battle Flags, which are essentially the "Bonfires" of the game, acting as checkpoints and resurrecting you when you fall in battle.

Elemental Affinities

Aside from leveling, The Five Phases encompass the vast majority of stat-related variables in Wo Long. Equipment such as Weapons and Armor all have varying levels in the virtues which make them more or less effective in combat. 

 

Wizardry Spells also employ the Five Phases to interact with each other in different ways:

• Wood Overcomes Earth
• Earth Overcomes Water
• Water Overcomes Fire
• Fire Overcomes Metal
• Metal Overcomes Wood

By understanding this, you will be able to counter Wizardry Spells or the positive/negative effects that they cause, as well as arm yourself with the proper weapons and defenses to exploit enemy weaknesses and protect yourself from harm.

 

 

Divine Beasts

The Divine Beasts are powerful, holy beings from Chinese mythology and folklore that the Protagonist can summon to aid them in many ways.

  

These creatures have the power to repel Demonic Qi and grant strength to those who call upon them. The Divine Beasts are tied to the Five Phases and can be summoned once the player's Divine Beast Gauge is full. The Divine Beast Gauge fills as you deal and take damage in combat. Once ready, a Divine Beast can be summoned in two different ways. A Standard Summon causes the beast to unleash its abilities upon the battlefield ranging from large AoE attacks to field healing showers. The other method is through Divine Beast Resonation which causes the beast to buff the Protagonist and their allies with several varying effects such as increased Critical Strike chance, Improved Attack or enchanting weapons with elemental properties for a limited time.

 

The Protagonist will encounter and gain the favor of many different Divine Beasts throughout their adventure such as Qinglong the Dragon with high affinity to the Wood Phase, Baihu the Tiger who upholds the virtues of the Metal Phase and Zhuque the Phoenix who wields the destructive power of the Fire Phase. Players can equip one Divine Beast at a time and the currently active beast can be switched out at a Battle Flag. These mighty beings essentially serve as a trump card that can quickly turn the tide of battle when players are in a pinch, much like the Yokai from the Nioh games.

The Morale System

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty employs a Morale system that adds another layer to combat. Morale acts as a fluctuating modifier for both Player and Enemy strength. Defeating Enemies and landing certain attacks will raise your Morale Points and it will increase in Rank after reaching certain thresholds. The higher your Morale, the more damage you do to enemies and the less damage you take from their attacks. However, the same is true for enemies and you will often encounter opponents that have a much higher Morale Rank than those of surrounding basic units, making them more difficult to take on. When you are hit by an enemy's Fatal Strike, you will lose a portion of Morale Points and losing enough will cause your Moral Rank to decrease. Conversely, landing Fatal Strikes on enemies will give a large amount of Moral Points, making it easier to rank up.

When you fall in combat, you will lose all of your accumulated Morale along with half of your Genuine Qi, and the enemy that dealt the killing blow will increase their Morale Rank by 1. You can regain your lost Morale and Qi by successfully defeating the same enemy, but they are lost forever if you fall in combat again before doing so.

As you progress through a mission, you will encounter Battle Flags which will act as your checkpoints. Each Battle Flag that you interact with for the first time in a mission will raise your Fortitude, a stat that prevents your Morale from falling below your current Fortitude Rank even if you fall in battle.

Another function of Morale Ranks is allowing the use of Wizardry Spells. Some of the most powerful spells can only be cast with a high Morale Rank so it is imperative that you keep your Morale up to maintain an advantage over your enemies. Some Spells are also modified when cast with high Morale. Some examples of this are adding more hits to an attack-oriented spell or increasing the AoE radius of wide-hitting spells. Similar modifications are made to Divine Beast attacks and abilities when summoned with high Morale.

 

Quest & Mission Structure

Wo Long Wiki: Fallen Dynasty will follow Nioh's Quest & Mission Structure. Instead of the large interconnected worlds found in titles like Dark Souls and Bloodborne, Wo Long will employ an overworld map depicting the regions of China covered during the events in the game. Players will be able to select Missions on the map which will lead to the various locations featured such as towns and villages, valleys and mountain ranges. These Missions are often self-contained and do not allow for seamless travel between different locations. Missions are unlocked depending on progress and the completion of other content. There will be Main Quests which are integral to progressing the story, as well as Side Quests which provide additional challenges, rewards, backstory.

If Wo Long were to truly follow Nioh's Mission structure, the same locations may offer different Missions with varying enemy types and placement, objectives and certain pathways blocked or unblocked. Certain Missions will also be replayable in order to farm for loot and experience.

Wo Long Online Multiplayer, The Vengeance Mechanic and Reinforcements

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, much like Team Ninja's titles before it, will feature various forms of Online Multiplayer.

At the very basic level, players will encounter enemies that defeat other players in their worlds. These are known as Vengeance Targets. They will typically have high Morale Rank and may prove fairly difficult to defeat but they will often give various bonuses when defeated or drop special loot. When you come across a corpse with a banner displaying a Player's online ID and cause of death, a Vengeance Target is sure to be nearby. 

Successfully defeating these enemies will not only reward you with a good amount of Qi, Morale Points and Loot but it will also replenish a charge of Dragon's Cure Pot for the player you avenged. Similarly, when you are killed and avenged by another player, you are given a charge of Dragon's Cure Pot as well which can be useful when you're in a pinch.

Another aspect of Online Multiplayer is the ability to recruit Other Players into your world for Co-Op Play. This can be done by using a Tiger Seal at a Battle Flag. These seals are consumable items that can be found in the world, obtained as loot from enemies and likely purchasable from merchants. Similarly, you can use a Tiger Seal to call for reinforcements from NPCs you've met throughout the story. This will include the great Heroes of the Three Kingdoms and their assistance can be extremely valuable for struggling players. Whether you recruit a human player or an NPC to aid you, an Assist Gauge will become available in your session. As long as the gauge is not completely depleted, you will be able to revive NPCs or players (and other players can revive you) when they fall in combat. 

It is currently unknown if Player-vs-Player Combat will feature in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.