In 2001, the PlayStation 2 had just begun to take its place in living rooms, and Omega Force released Dynasty Warriors 3, a game that would lay the foundation for an entire genre. Twenty-five years later, Koei Tecmo has released a remastered version of this landmark title, combining the base game and its expansion Xtreme Legends, all remade under Unreal Engine 5. The remastered edition includes three new scenarios, one per kingdom, built on the principle of "what if?" These scenarios are longer, offer several possible outcomes and new cutscenes, and are more difficult than the Wu Zhang battle, though they need to be earned by fulfilling specific conditions in particular battles on hard difficulty. The story takes place in China at the end of the Han dynasty, beginning in 184 with the Yellow Turban rebellion led by Zhang Jiao. The game spans fifty years of history, covering major battles such as the gate of Hu Lao, Guan Du, Chang Ban, the famous red cliff of Chi Bi, Yi Ling, and the plains of Wu Zhang. The narrative is not the strong point of this installment, with short cutscenes and a linear progression in the Musou mode, though the visuals of the cutscenes have improved since 2001. The gameplay remains largely unchanged, with players embodying an officer in the middle of a battlefield, aiming to fulfill victory conditions such as defeating the opposing commander while keeping their own alive. The game features a morale system, where units display morale in the form of stars, and enemy reinforcements arrive from bases guarded by captains. A new dodge mechanic has been added, as well as reworked blocking and counter systems that add depth to encounters with generals. Progression remains faithful to the original, with each battle bringing merit that raises an officer's rank and stats. Weapons are picked up from defeated officers or in wooden boxes scattered on maps, with levels 1 to 3 offering different effects. The fusion of weapons allows players to transfer effects from lower-level weapons to higher-level ones. Customizable bodyguards introduced by Xtreme Legends return in an enriched version, with four appearances to choose from and the possibility to rename the unit and its members. The remastered edition includes 41 original officers, with additions from Xtreme Legends such as Lu Bu and Diao Chan. Ziluan, the hero of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, is also included but must be earned through completing nearly all content and is only available in Free mode. The Challenge mode has been expanded to include six trials, and cooperation is available in the Musou and Free modes, with the Versus mode offering eight arenas. Visually, the game is sublimated compared to its 2001 release, with more enemies on screen and remade officers and cutscenes. However, as a 2026 game, it is considered somewhat dated, with heavy handling, long loading times, and basic graphics. The game's structure is outdated, with a lot of farming, sometimes absurd difficulty, and repetitive content. Despite these flaws, the game's core mechanics remain intact, with the addition of modern features such as dodge, perfect block, and weapon fusion providing depth. The game does not rival Dynasty Warriors: Origins, which is much more modern. The music retains the old-fashioned rock that defined the franchise, with traditional music touches. The game is not translated into French, making it difficult to recommend to players unfamiliar with the franchise. The review gives the game a score of 6.8/10, noting its balance between fidelity and modernity, generous content, and the inclusion of Xtreme Legends, but also highlighting its dated narrative, repetitiveness, and lack of modern polish.