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|image            = Dynasty Warriors 3.jpg
|image            = Dynasty Warriors 3.jpg
|caption          = North American box art
|caption          = NTSC-U cover
|developer        = Omega Force
|developer        = Omega Force
|publisher        = [[Koei]] (JP, US, EU, KO), [[THQ]] (EU), [[Koei|Koei Tecmo Games]] (JP)
|publisher        = [[Koei]] (JP, US, EU, KO), [[THQ]] (EU), [[Koei|Koei Tecmo Games]] (JP)
|genre            = Action, Fighting
|genre            = Action, Fighting
|gameinfo          = The third installment of Dynasty Warriors tests your warrior spirit through vast lands and impossible odds.  Dynasty Warriors 3 features battlefield action with over 20 stages and 40 playable warriors.  Storm the battlefield with more bone-crushing moves, improved Musou attacks, and squad level commands to your massive elephant troops.  In addition to Endurance and Time Attack, Dynasty Warriors 3 also includes brand new two-player Versus and Cooperative modes.  Can you become a warrior worth a thousand?
|gameinfo          = The third installment of Dynasty Warriors tests your warrior spirit through vast lands and impossible odds.  Dynasty Warriors 3 features battlefield action with over 20 stages and 40 playable warriors.  Storm the battlefield with more bone-crushing moves, improved Musou attacks, and squad level commands to your massive elephant troops.  In addition to Endurance and Time Attack, Dynasty Warriors 3 also includes brand new two-player Versus and Cooperative modes.  Can you become a warrior worth a thousand?
|wikipedia        = [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_Warriors_3 Link]
|wikipedia        = [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_Warriors_3 Link]
|cpu-intensive    = 1
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/516690-dynasty-warriors-3 Link]
|gamefaqslink      = [http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/516690-dynasty-warriors-3 Link]
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/516690-dynasty-warriors-3/index.html GameRankings]|77/100}}, {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/dynasty-warriors-3 Metacritic]|78/100}}
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|numberofplayers  = 2
|numberofplayers  = 2
|reviewlinks      = {{ReviewLink|[http://www.ign.com/articles/2001/11/28/dynasty-warriors-3 IGN]|8.5/10}}, {{ReviewLink|[http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/dynasty-warriors-3 Metacritic]|78/100}}
|widescreenpatch  = 1
|cpu-intensive    = 1
|japan_rating      = B
|japan_rating      = B
|na_rating_text    = Mild Language, Violence
|na_rating_text    = Mild Language, Violence
|na_rating        = T
|na_rating        = T
|ko_rating        = 12
|ko_rating        = 12
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|french            = SLES-50641
|french            = SLES-50641
|german            = SLES-50641
|german            = SLES-50641
|japanese          = SLUS-20277 & SLPM-65053
|japanese          = SLUS-20277 & SLPM-65053 &  SLPM-66505 &  SLPM-66094 & NPJD-00031
|english          = SLES-50641 & SLUS-20277
|english          = SLES-50641 & SLUS-20277
|widescreenpatch  = 1
|simplified chinese = SCCS-40006
|chinese           = SCCS-40006
|korean            = SLPM-67523
|korean            = SLPM-67523
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|NTSCJ            = 1
|NTSCJ            = 1
|serialsNTSCJ      = SLPM-65053<br />SLPM-65263 <small>(Koei 2002 Spring Pack)</small><br />SLPM-66505 <small>(Mega Hits!)</small><br />SLPM-66094 <small>(Koei Teiban Series)</small><br />NPJD-00031<br />SLPM-65264 <small>(Koei Mega Pack)</small><br />SCCS-40006<br />SLPM-67523
|serialsNTSCJ      = SLPM-65053<br />SLPM-66505 <small>(Mega Hits!)</small><br />SLPM-66094 <small>(Koei Teiban Series)</small><br />NPJD-00031 <small>(PS2 Classics)</small><br />SCCS-40006<br />SLPM-67523
|CRCsNTSCJ        =
|CRCsNTSCJ        =
|releasedateNTSCJ  = September 20, 2001<br />April 19, 2002 <small>(Koei 2002 Spring Pack)</small><br />February 6, 2003 <small>(Mega Hits!)</small><br />October 4, 2004 <small>(PlayStation2 Big Hit Series)</small><br />August 11, 2005 <small>(Koei Teiban Series)</small><br />January 16, 2013
|releasedateNTSCJ  = September 20, 2001<br />April 19, 2002 <small>(Koei 2002 Spring Pack)</small><br />February 6, 2003 <small>(Mega Hits!)</small><br />October 4, 2004 <small>(PlayStation2 Big Hit Series, Korea)</small><br />August 11, 2005 <small>(Koei Teiban Series)</small><br />January 16, 2013 <small>(PS2 Classics)</small><br />2002 <small>(Asia)</small>
|statusNTSCJ      =
|statusNTSCJ      =
|linuxstatusNTSCJ  =
|linuxstatusNTSCJ  =
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|Region=NTSC-U
|Region=NTSC-U
|OS=Windows 7 64-Bit
|OS=Windows 7 64-Bit
|CPU=Intel i7 @ 3.4Ghz
|CPU=Intel Core i7 @ 3.4GHz
|GPU=Sapphire R9 290X 4GB
|GPU=Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB
|Revision=1.2.1 r5875
|Revision=1.2.1 r5875
|Graphics=GSdx 10 (Hardware) 0.1.16 r5875  
|Graphics=GSdx 10 (Hardware) 0.1.16 r5875  
|Sound=
|Sound=
*SPU2-X r5875
*SPU2-X r5875
*Lillypad 0.11.0 r5875
*LilyPad 0.11.0 r5875
|Comments= Game runs well at 5X native resolution. Had some weird screen refresh rate problem during a cutscene, but it only happened once. I did not experience any slow down when a lot of guys were on the field. Bios v 2.0 was used.
|Comments= Game runs well at 5X native resolution. Had some weird screen refresh rate problem during a cutscene, but it only happened once. I did not experience any slow down when a lot of guys were on the field. Bios v 2.0 was used.
|Tester=Zrooney
|Tester=Zrooney
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|Status=2
|Status=2
|Region=NTSC
|Region=NTSC
|OS=Ubuntu 13.04+, Archlinux
|OS=Ubuntu 13.04+, Arch Linux
|CPU=AMD FX4300
|CPU=AMD FX-4300
|GPU=Nvidia GTX 650 Ti, AMD Radeon 6850 and 7850
|GPU=NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, AMD Radeon HD 6850 and HD 7850
|Revision=1.2.2
|Revision=1.2.2
|Graphics=GSdx
|Graphics=GSdx
|Sound=SPU2X SDL
|Sound=SPU2-X SDL
|Comments=the more soldiers on the screen the more fps bogs down from 60 to 30fps; some scenes require software mode or you get a black screen; very demanding even on the gpu; forget about open source AMD drivers being powerful enough at all; closed source Nvidia drivers essential; game responds very poorly to EE timing or VU cycle stealing hacks; with a powerful enough CPU you can run this game full speed, otherwise playable with slowdowns; ending credits with the female character singing always produces graphical errors  
|Comments=the more soldiers on the screen the more fps bogs down from 60 to 30FPS; some scenes require software mode or you get a black screen; very demanding even on the gpu; forget about open source AMD drivers being powerful enough at all; closed source NVIDIA drivers essential; game responds very poorly to EE timing or VU cycle stealing hacks; with a powerful enough CPU you can run this game full speed, otherwise playable with slowdowns; ending credits with the female character singing always produces graphical errors  
|Tester=DaTankAC
|Tester=DaTankAC
}}
}}
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
* Original names: '''真・三國無双2''' (SLPM-65053), '''コーエーメガパック 真・三國無双2&真・三國無双2 猛将伝''' (SLPM-65263), '''真・三國無双2 MEGA HITS!''' (SLPM-66505), '''コーエー定番シリーズ 真・三國無双2''' (SLPM-66094), '''真·三国無双2''' (SCCS-40006), '''진 삼국무쌍2''' (SLPM-67523)
* Original names: '''真・三國無双2''' (SLPM-65053) & (SLPM-66505) & (SLPM-66094), '''真·三国無双2''' (SCCS-40006), '''진 삼국무쌍2''' (SLPM-67523)
* Also known as '''Shin Sangoku Musou 2 + 1''' (JP), '''Shin Sangoku Musou 2''' (JP, KO)
* Also known as '''Shin Sangoku Musou 2 + 1''' (JP), '''Shin Sangoku Musou 2''' (JP, KO)


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==Known Issues==
==Known Issues==
{{Issue
|IssueName=FMVs flicker
|IsFixed=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=FMVs will flicker in hardware mode.
|Workaround=Enable "Large Framebuffer" in GSdx Settings. For older PCSX2 versions: Temporarily switch to software mode by pressing the F9 key or go to Config > Emulation Settings > Game Fixes tab, click "Enable manual game fixes" and enable the 'Switch to GSdx software rendering when an FMV plays' fix.
}}


{{Issue
{{Issue
|IssueName=FMVs flicker in hardware mode
|IssueName=Graphical glitches In opening cutscene
|IsFixed=1
|IsFixed=1
|IssueLevel=0
|IssueLevel=0
|Description=The FMVs will flicker in hardware mode.
|Description= In the opening cutscene many noteciable graphical glitches.  
|Workaround=Has been fixed in PCSX2 GIT revisions as of the 21st of April, 2016. For older PCSX2 versions: Temporarily switch to software mode by pressing F9 or turn on the game fix called 'Switch to GSdx software rendering when an FMV plays' under the Game Fixes section. Just remember to turn it back off when you're not playing the game.
|Workaround=It seems to have been fixed since pcsx2-v1.7.0-dev-436 (the US version of the game) and pcsx2-v1.7.0-dev-437 (the Chinese version of the game)
}}
}}


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Revision as of 10:21, 12 October 2020

Dynasty Warriors 3

NTSC-U cover
Game general and emulation properties:
CERO rating: B
ESRB rating: T (Mild Language, Violence)
GRB rating: 12
Widescreen patch available
CPU intensive game
Supports up to two local players
Languages supported:
English: SLES-50641 & SLUS-20277
Japanese: SLUS-20277 & SLPM-65053 & SLPM-66505 & SLPM-66094 & NPJD-00031
German: SLES-50641
French: SLES-50641
Simplified Chinese: SCCS-40006
Korean: SLPM-67523
Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20277
Release date: November 26, 2001
CRCs: 4A35E19F
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: Playable
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-50641
Release date: March 22, 2002
September 19, 2003 (Platinum)
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region NTSC-J/C/K:
Serial numbers: SLPM-65053
SLPM-66505 (Mega Hits!)
SLPM-66094 (Koei Teiban Series)
NPJD-00031 (PS2 Classics)
SCCS-40006
SLPM-67523
Release date: September 20, 2001
April 19, 2002 (Koei 2002 Spring Pack)
February 6, 2003 (Mega Hits!)
October 4, 2004 (PlayStation2 Big Hit Series, Korea)
August 11, 2005 (Koei Teiban Series)
January 16, 2013 (PS2 Classics)
2002 (Asia)
Windows Status: ?
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Omega Force
Publisher(s): Koei (JP, US, EU, KO), THQ (EU), Koei Tecmo Games (JP)
Genre: Action, Fighting
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: GameRankings77/100, Metacritic78/100
Game description: The third installment of Dynasty Warriors tests your warrior spirit through vast lands and impossible odds. Dynasty Warriors 3 features battlefield action with over 20 stages and 40 playable warriors. Storm the battlefield with more bone-crushing moves, improved Musou attacks, and squad level commands to your massive elephant troops. In addition to Endurance and Time Attack, Dynasty Warriors 3 also includes brand new two-player Versus and Cooperative modes. Can you become a warrior worth a thousand?


Test configurations on Windows:


Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC-U Windows 7 64-Bit
  • Intel Core i7 @ 3.4GHz
  • Sapphire Radeon R9 290X 4GB
1.2.1 r5875 GSdx 10 (Hardware) 0.1.16 r5875
  • SPU2-X r5875
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 r5875
Game runs well at 5X native resolution. Had some weird screen refresh rate problem during a cutscene, but it only happened once. I did not experience any slow down when a lot of guys were on the field. Bios v 2.0 was used. Zrooney



Test configurations on Linux:

Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
NTSC Ubuntu 13.04+, Arch Linux
  • AMD FX-4300
  • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti, AMD Radeon HD 6850 and HD 7850
1.2.2 GSdx SPU2-X SDL the more soldiers on the screen the more fps bogs down from 60 to 30FPS; some scenes require software mode or you get a black screen; very demanding even on the gpu; forget about open source AMD drivers being powerful enough at all; closed source NVIDIA drivers essential; game responds very poorly to EE timing or VU cycle stealing hacks; with a powerful enough CPU you can run this game full speed, otherwise playable with slowdowns; ending credits with the female character singing always produces graphical errors DaTankAC


Trivia

  • Original names: 真・三國無双2 (SLPM-65053) & (SLPM-66505) & (SLPM-66094), 真·三国無双2 (SCCS-40006), 진 삼국무쌍2 (SLPM-67523)
  • Also known as Shin Sangoku Musou 2 + 1 (JP), Shin Sangoku Musou 2 (JP, KO)


Known Issues

FMVs flicker

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: FMVs will flicker in hardware mode.
  • Workaround: Enable "Large Framebuffer" in GSdx Settings. For older PCSX2 versions: Temporarily switch to software mode by pressing the F9 key or go to Config > Emulation Settings > Game Fixes tab, click "Enable manual game fixes" and enable the 'Switch to GSdx software rendering when an FMV plays' fix.

Graphical glitches In opening cutscene

  • Status: Fixed
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: In the opening cutscene many noteciable graphical glitches.
  • Workaround: It seems to have been fixed since pcsx2-v1.7.0-dev-436 (the US version of the game) and pcsx2-v1.7.0-dev-437 (the Chinese version of the game)

The gallery


Public compatibility forum links