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Prepare your thumbs for ultimate button-mashing
posted by Twizlex (DAUPHIN, PA) Sep 25, 2007
Member since Jul 2006
22 out of 27 gamers (81%) found this review helpful
For anyone that just couldn't decide whether they like Samurai or Dynasty Warriors better, now you can have both! The evil end boss bad guy creates a rift in time and summons all of the warriors from Ancient China and Feudal Japan (or at least all the ones from the previous games) to challenge for ultimate... well, I don't know. The story is kind of convoluted and, to be honest, I really don't understand what the dude is trying to accomplish.
Anyhow, this game plays much like any of the other games in this series, and that means lots of button-mashing through hundreds of on-screen enemies. This time, however, they've added special character class moves (either power, speed, or technique), and you can form a group of 3 characters to bring into battle instead of the usual 1. There are lots of characters that can be unlocked throughout the game also (77 total, I believe). This gives you a lot of options and lets you create the ultimate dream team of your favorite characters from the two series.
Some downers, though, are the lack of graphical beauty you should demand from a next-gen game and a lack of online play. Granted, the graphics aren't BAD, they just aren't next-gen like they should be. I think maybe that's why this game retails for $10 cheaper than an average 360 game, maybe? The game offers two-player co-op play, but STILL isn't online like it really should be by this point.
Also, I miss the "Empires" mode, which adds an extra dash of strategy to break up all of the fighting. Some people may prefer the game without that added brain-use, but that's all about personal preference. Given KOEI's track record, however, I'm sure an Empires version will be released in about 4 months.
All in all, the game is fun. It offers a lot of replay value if level grinding is your kind of thing (characters can level up to 99) or collecting and playing through with all of the characters appeals to you. If interested at all in the Warriors games, this would be the one to get.
Anyhow, this game plays much like any of the other games in this series, and that means lots of button-mashing through hundreds of on-screen enemies. This time, however, they've added special character class moves (either power, speed, or technique), and you can form a group of 3 characters to bring into battle instead of the usual 1. There are lots of characters that can be unlocked throughout the game also (77 total, I believe). This gives you a lot of options and lets you create the ultimate dream team of your favorite characters from the two series.
Some downers, though, are the lack of graphical beauty you should demand from a next-gen game and a lack of online play. Granted, the graphics aren't BAD, they just aren't next-gen like they should be. I think maybe that's why this game retails for $10 cheaper than an average 360 game, maybe? The game offers two-player co-op play, but STILL isn't online like it really should be by this point.
Also, I miss the "Empires" mode, which adds an extra dash of strategy to break up all of the fighting. Some people may prefer the game without that added brain-use, but that's all about personal preference. Given KOEI's track record, however, I'm sure an Empires version will be released in about 4 months.
All in all, the game is fun. It offers a lot of replay value if level grinding is your kind of thing (characters can level up to 99) or collecting and playing through with all of the characters appeals to you. If interested at all in the Warriors games, this would be the one to get.