ARSLAN: THE WARRIORS OF LEGEND (2016)

Developer: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 3.5 of 5, 192 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, chaotic power fantasy where you mow down vast hordes of enemies with flashy, anime-inspired combat and special rush attacks.

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What players say

Players praise the satisfying musou combat and its faithfulness to the anime, but most note the short campaign, clone movesets among characters, and lack of content after the story. The PC port has problems: some cannot launch it, performance is poor even on high-end hardware, and keyboard controls are awful. The DLC never goes on sale, which frustrates completionists.

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