Samurai Warriors
by KOEI Corp
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Product Summary
Brand: KoeiRelease Date: 2004-05-05
Platform: PlayStation2
Model: 14633148152
Publisher: KOEI Corp
Product features:
- The new Active Mission System(AMS) triggers new mission variations each time the game is played
- Auto-Formation System(AFS) randomly generates castle levels and conquest routes, for a new experience with each play
- Unique graphics render game environments in deeply saturated, chromatic tones -- the entire game feels like a classic samurai film
- Warlord Mode lets you create characters by playing a series of mini-games
- Avoid the many traps and obstacles you'll face - Circular blades, false staircases, and other traps lay hidden within each castle
Video Game Reviews of Samurai Warriors
Customer Review: Great Button Masher
Summary: 5 Stars
Easily some of the most exciting action games in the past few years are the DYNASTY WARRIORS games from Koei. What the series lacked in storyline surely made up for it with the action packed and longtime playability that you would find in each game. Where else can you kill hundreds or even thousands of enemy soldiers for hours at a time? And of course, as we'ved already seen with the series so far, if a series works, companies will capitalize on its success. This is the case for Koei newest title, SAMURAI WARRIORS.
One of the most appealing things about the DYNASTY WARRIORS series, other than the constant action, is the historical background of ancient China. Sure, while there is no record of any one person killing 1000 people in a single battle, the game brings some historical references into the game to sprucen up the storyline. The only difference between DYNASTY WARRIORS and the newcomer SAMURAI WARRIORS is that the latter now takes place in feudal Japan. Taking place during the Sengoku period of Japanese history,
When the political power of the Ashikaga Shogunate collapsed in the succession dispute of 1467, the islands of Japan erupted in a series of major wars. This era in Japanese history became known as the Sengoku or "warring states" period. SAMURAI WARRIORS explores this dramatic era and combines it with the Tactical Action excitement KOEI has become known for. SAMURAI WARRIORS stars the brave Sanada Yukimura, who leads an elite band of samurai and ninja. Sanada's journey will take him to the hallowed Japanese battlefields of Okehazama and Kawanakajima and inside the embattled walls of Osaka Castle where he will come face-to-face with gun-toting troops, echelons of ninja, and deadly kunoichi (female ninja). Players can choose the role of Sanada Yukimura or other legendary samurai and ninja. The game will herald the rise of the indispensable ninja, Hattori Hanzo, from the shadows of history, as well as the reemergence of KOEI's powerful and mysterious Oda Nobunaga. Missions evolve depending on player performance and the tide of battle. Success or failure can affect scenarios in later stages. With 500 variations, the chain of missions is unique with each play, adding depth while heightening the urgency and excitement of combat. Samurai Warriors' AFS (auto-formation system) randomly generates castle levels and conquest routes offering a new experience with each play. [KOEI] SAMURAI WARRIORS obviously focuses on the warring nations that combat each other during this time period. But technically, for storyline, that is about as historically accurate as this one gets (other than a few real-life characters that you will find throughout the game).
SAMURAI WARRIORS allows you to select from 15 different characters, each with his or her own fighting style and storyline. True, they donall differ too much from each other, but they are different enough to warrant playing through more than one of them. Basically, if you played any of the DYNASTY WARRIORS games, you'll feel right at home with SAMURAI WARRIORS. The square button performs most of the attacks you use throughout the game, allowing you to string together combos. By adding in the occasional press of the triangle or circle buttons for your special attacks, you be able to take apart the enemy armies in no time. Of course, the coolest mode found in the game is when two players see who can kill 1000 enemies the quickest.
The newest upgrade to SAMURAI WARRIORS is the Officer Mode, which allows you to create your own samurai from several pre-rendered models. After creating your character, you go through a series of tests from your trainer until you are good enough to join a clan and become a full fledged samurai. There are also some new RPG effects added into the game that allow you to upgrade your characterattack, defense and weaponry.
One of the biggest downfalls of the game, just like the DYNASTY WARRIORS games, is the English voice acting. The voice acting was pretty bad before, but now it just seems downright intolerable. Luckily for us, a much better acted Japanese track is available for players. The music is also decidedly more Japanese, more subdued and traditional, than the previous rock tracks that we are used to in the DYNASTY WARRIORS series.
I also didn't like the endless castle maze (which all looked alike hence only 4 stars) plus the graphics are not as good as Samurai 2 (which has more color & depth) SAMURAI WARRIORS is still a perfectly good action game for people who enjoy playing games that don't require much thought. This is a game that any player can just jump into and have a great time.
Description of Samurai Warriors
Samurai Warriors brings the ancient world to life, throwing you into the heart of combat. In 1467, the Shogun's rulership collapsed, ushering in the Sengoku - The "time of warring states". During this civil war we meet brave Sanada Yukimura, a young soldier. His elite team of samurai and ninja will travel to the renowned battlefields and temples of Japan, as this great war emerges from the shadows. Control the island nation's legendary warriors, from Oda Nobunaga to Hattori Hanzo -- and battle for rulership, honor and glory. Use historical weapons from the traditional katana to the more unusual kunai or kuzarigama -- you can decide what your character uses Scenarios based on historical and fictional accounts, for thrilling battle in 30 exciting locales Incredible Dolby Pro Logic and Dolby Digital 5.1 sound puts you in the middle of the actionAction Games
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