Review: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition (Switch 2) – A Promising Soulslike But A Compromised Port

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Review: Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition (Switch 2) – A Promising Soulslike But A Compromised Port

Nintendo Life · 3 hours ago

Nintendo Life's review of Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition on Switch 2 finds Team Ninja's Sekiro-inspired Soulslike let down by a poor port, despite solid underlying combat. While rival Soulslikes such as Lies of P and Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition have run well on the console, this version suffers frequent performance issues and unattractive visuals in both docked and handheld modes, undermining an otherwise well-regarded action game.

The Complete Edition bundles the base game, originally released in 2023, with its three major expansions and all additional DLC. Set during the fall of the Han dynasty in 184 CE, it offers full character creation and a passable but unengaging story, with the real appeal lying in its punishing combat: a generous parry system lets players deflect most attacks, staggering enemies for devastating counter-hits. Progression uses a "Virtue" system tied to five elements for levelling, alongside a "Morale" mechanic that rises up to 25 through kills and captured flags, shaping the difficulty balance between player and enemies.

  • Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition arrives on Switch 2 as a flawed port.
  • Performance issues and weak visuals mar docked and handheld play.
  • Core combat, parrying and Virtue/Morale systems remain strong and rewarding.

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