Orochi, Dynasty & Samurai Warriors thread!

What do you think of DW6: SP?

Awesome, still life in the PS2!	45.5%	[ 35 ]
Meh, don't really care	19.5%	[ 15 ]
Complete bullshit, so much for 'next gen'	15.6%	[ 12 ]
Shut up and give me free gold...	19.5%	[ 15 ]
Total Votes:			[ 77 ]

[Fayt258]

Welcome to the Orochi, Dynasty & Samurai Warriors thread!

Featuring the Orochi, Dynasty & Samurai Warriors titles – as well as other related KOEI & Capcom games of the same historical eras, such as but not limited to Kessen, Romance of the three kingdoms, Devil Kings & Onimusha.



What is Orochi, Dynasty or Samurai Warriors? The Warriors series is typically a hack n' slash game which feeds off historical facts and fiction, which is taken into a massive platform of you playing a lead role with 1,000s of allies to take on 1,000s of opponents. Your actions will swing the tide of the battle!

Dynasty Warriors: This is based largely on the popular Three Kingdoms era in China around the years of 180AD to 260AD. The Three Kingdoms idea was implemented by the great Zhuge Liang some time after the fall of the Han Empire. This was divided into Wu, Wei & Shu whom fought it out for control over China.

Samurai Warriors: This is based in the Sengoku Era, the game covers the period from around the mid 1,500s to the early 1,600s in Japan. This features the story of the three main unifiers, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi & Tokugawa Ieyasu fighting for control over the land. A time where many Diaymo battled to claim Japan as for their own based on personal ambition and to place their names in history.

Warriors Orochi: This is a special project which combines the characters of Dynasty Warriors 5 & Samurai Warriors 2. While it will clearly have a higher fictional value, it’s the ability to have your favourites from both games in one rare treat which makes this game amazing!

The next major releases due are (US dates):

Warriors Orochi 2: (PS2/Xbox 360) – 23 Sep 08: This is the somewhat unexpected return for the Warriors Orochi series, but this time it includes just about everything any KOEI fan would want, return of all DW/SW characters, new characters, dual mode and tonnes more!

Dynasty Warriors 6: Special (PS2) – 18 Nov 08: DW6: Special is a port/expansion of the original Dynasty Warriors 6 with reduced graphics, but also removal of a number of 'cloned' characters & and altered with some of the character models of the game. This will give PS2 users a chance to get a taste of a next gen Warriors game, within the PS2 capabilities with a few other alterations in-between.

Discuss:
- Your thoughts on the various Warriors and related games by KOEI & Capcom!
- Your favourite games in the series.
- Your favourite characters in the series.
- Thoughts on the new to be released titles in the series.
- Your achievements and experiences with the games.

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Related Links (best places for further information)
Official website for the Warriors games creators, KOEI Ltd
KOEI Warriors – Largest online resource relating to all the Warriors games and more
Samurai Warriors Guild @ Gaia

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Dynasty Warriors Series

The Dynasty Warriors branch is the largest among the Warriors games, which is unsurprising considering it was the first. Currently in production is the latest Dynasty Warriors 6, although there are far more then just six Dynasty Warriors games in the series. Here is a summary of the main Dynasty Warriors titles, as well as the PSP versions. There are also various such as but not limited to Dynasty Warriors Gundam, as well as PC, DS & GBA versions of the games.

Dynasty Warriors (Sangoku Musou)
PS Release Date: 17 November 1997
Description: This is the very first Dynasty Warriors game to have been created; it was a PS1 game that was most unlike the Dynasty Warriors games of today. Instead of the all too familiar Hack and slash epics of the later games Dynasty Warriors was actually a 2 player versus game. Featuring characters such as Xiahou Dun and Cao Cao but also used other unrelated three kingdoms characters like Nobunaga Oda. While this is the first under the US title “Dynasty Warriors” it is effectively a one off game in it’s own right, also noticeably has a different Japan title (Sangoku Musou, rather Shin Sangoku Musou of the latter titles)

Dynasty Warriors 2 (Shin Sangoku Musou)
PS2 Release Date: 26 October 2000
Description: Dynasty Warriors 2 is essentially the first of the current generation Dynasty Warriors games, it introduced the large levels, huge armies and a number of well known characters into the new hack n’ slash format. Without this game had Dynasty Warriors would not be the game we all know and love today, essentially the pioneer of the series!

Dynasty Warriors 3 (Shin Sangoku Musou 2)
PS2 Release Date: 26 November 2001
Xbox Release Date: 30 September 2002
Description: Dynasty Warriors 3 has been said to be the best game in the series so far; at least in terms of improvement from a prior title. It introduced some of the best characters yet and added the much adored 2 player co-op mode. Also new to the series were ‘Other’ Warriors which included the likes of Lu Bu who was of course unaligned to either of the Three Kingdoms, also others such as the unique and yet daunting Nanman campaign and the joy of having to capture Meng Huo multiple times, as well as deal with powerful Elephant Troops. Dynasty warriors 2 set the foundations for the series and this game built upon them greatly.

Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends
PS2 Release Date: 14 January 2003
Description: The first of the Dynasty Warriors extensions. Featuring all of the Dynasty Warriors 3 aspects and character, while now also adding new story campaigns for the ‘other’ officers such as Lu Bu & Yuan Shao, also introduced the new Xtreme & Legends modes

Dynasty Warriors 4 (Shin Sangoku Musou 3)
PS2 Release Date: 25 March 2003
Xbox Release Date: 30 September 2003
PC Release Date: 1 April 2005 (known as Dynasty Warrior 4 Hyper)
Description: In Dynasty Warriors 4 we witnessed a new character and bodyguard design mode, allowing you to completely customise a self made character and give him a self made bodyguard unit. It also gave us the new duel mode to take an enemy officer on one on one in a short period of time. On top of that of course a few more characters were added to the series which is becoming a common trait with the series.

Dynasty Warriors 4: Xtreme Legends
PS2 Release Date: 4 November 2003
Description: As with the previous Xtreme Legends this borrows many ideas from the prior version while extending on them.

Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires
PS2 Release Date: 31 August 2004
Description: The First of the Empires variations. The more strategic option that involves working on the takeover of China, here you command officers around the field as you please and call the shots for whatever development you wish for outside of battle.

Dynasty Warriors Vol 1
US Release Date: 16 March 2005
Details: The core design is very similar to that of Dynasty Warriors 4, it is however often criticized (I agree as well) for having the information screens (HUD) taking up too much of the screen – meaning less to see when in battles. It’s also featured the ability to be able to unlock some Samurai Warrior bodyguards as a bonus to the portable series.

Dynasty Warriors 5 (Shin Sangoku Musou 4)
PS2 Release Date: 29 March 2005
Xbox Release Date: 13 September 2005
Xbox 360 Release Date: TBA (Japan 22 December 2005 knows as Dynasty Warriors 5 Special)
Description: Dynasty Warriors 5 is most notably known for it’s most unique and quality Musou modes yet, unlike previously seen in the series each character will tell their own story and be more accurately placed to where they would have been in history. This adds a greater realism and individual aspect to the game changing the face of the Story Mode.
Click Here to read my Dynasty Warriors 5 Review.

Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends
PS2 Release Date: 15 November 2005
Description: Another extension form to DW5 with the Xtreme Legends options, including the all new Destiny mode taking a created mere soldier through the ranks to a trusted general within your chosen army.
Click Here to read my Dynasty Warriors 5 Xtreme Legends Review.

Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires
PS2 & Xbox 360 Release Date: 28 March 2006
Description: Vast improvement on the prior Empires version, with the addition of far more commands and options between battles add a greater strategic element to the game
Click Here to read my Dynasty Warriors 5 Empires Review.

Dynasty Warriors Vol 2
US Release Date: 25 October 2006
Details: The core design is very similar to that of Dynasty Warriors 5, the screen viewing problems of Vol 1 no longer exist while most of the other traits still remain. Making it quite likely the most enjoyable version of Dynasty Warriors to play on a hand held system to date.

Dynasty Warriors 6 (Shin Sangoku Musou 5)
PS3/Xbox 360 Release Date: 19 February 2008
Description: Dynasty Warriors will be available on the next generation gaming consoles, completely overhauling many of the original character models; changing weapons, vastly improving interactive environment such as climbing towers and swimming. Unfortunately rather then new characters getting added 7 in fact have been cut.

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Samurai Warriors Series

The Samurai Warriors branch is the newer of the series; which attributed many of the traits from Dynasty Warriors; while feeding off the Sengoku era and using a few unique elements of its own. Here is a summary of the main Samurai Warriors titles, as well as the PSP versions. There are also further Samurai Warriors titles on the way, including “Katana” which will be released on the Wii.

Samurai Warriors
PS2 Release Date: 4 May 2004
Xbox Release Date: 13 July 2004
Description: The first of the Samurai Warriors games borrows from the DW3 & DW4 engines. Although the battle movement is comes across as much slower then that in DW. New features include the ability to ‘roll’ left right etc can help evasion rather then having a bow. The character stats have also being massively overhauled from the very basic DW stats into a more technical system with far more total level ups available. The missions have also now being broken up into ‘parts’ with mini goals to reach to aide in completing the overall mission.

Samurai Warriors: Xtreme Legends
PS2 Release Date: 9 November 2004
Description: Similar to the original version, with added warriors, modes & weapons. The perfect extension type game for if you wanted more of the original. It also includes a new mission and map to take on and conquer.

Samurai Warriors 2
PS2 & Xbox 360 Release Date: 19 September 2006
Description: Massive improvement to the SW1 games. This time around the game really individualises itself from the Dynasty Warrior mould, while of course maintaining a number of its factors which make the system hugely successful. The most notable addition is the new R1 commands, these allow for more ‘special’ unique moves to each character. Also added are a shop & gold collection system, more characters & improved stories make it a fantastic jump form the first SW titles.
Click here to read my Samurai Warriors 2 Review.

Samurai Warriors 2: Empires
PS2 & Xbox 360 Release Date: 27 February 2007
Description: Samurai Warriors 2 Empires feeds heavily from the new and wonderful base provided by Samurai Warriors 2, using the same fighters and basic battle mechanics thrown into a new and exciting tactical spin-off to the game. Next it has noticeably adopted many of the ideas that many DW5 Empires successful with even more added. The perfect tactical addition to your Samurai Warriors library for those that want more control!
Click here to read my Samurai Warriors 2: Empires Review.

Samurai Warriors: Katana
Wii Release Date: 15 Jan 2008
Description: The first interactive Warriors game, here you play as your own warriors and have a choice of a host of different weapons to try master and hack and slash away at your opponents.

Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends
PS2 Release Date: 21 March 2008
Description: This is be the 2nd Xtreme Legends installment for the Samurai Warriors series. Featuring six new fully playable characters with their own story modes, including a new Mercenary Mode and 5th weapons to collect makes this a must to get for Samurai Warriors 2 fans.
Click here to read my Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends Review.

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Warriors Orochi
PS2 & Xbox 360 Release Date: 18 September 2007
Description: Warriors Orochi is the third variation of the Warriors series, which offers a unique story about the Serpent King Orochi. He created a fusion between both the Dynasty & Samurai Warriors modes to create havoc and to test his strength against some of the most legendary Warriors in history.

Due to this usual but exciting combination we have a total of 79 Warriors to choose from, everyone from Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors 2 are included; as well as some previously cut Warriors from SW: Xtreme Legends and two new characters to provide the unique storyline, Da Ji & Orochi.
Click here to read my Warriors Orochi Review.

Warriors Orochi: PSP
PSP: 21 March 2008
Description: Just like the Warriors Orochi console version the epic new series comes to life on PSP, and for the first time on the portable system will feature the full maps unlike PSP titles before it!

Warriors Orochi 2
PS2 & Xbox 360 Release Date: 23 September 2008
Description: This is what some fans would call the ultimate culmination game, and also possibly the final send off for the ageless PS2. It will feature a host of new characters, including the full SW2XL cast and Fu Xi & Nu Wa. As well as Taigong Wang, Taira no Kiyomori, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Sun Wukong & Himiko. It will also feature several new modes including a vs. mode, survival mode and dramatic mode!

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Related games

1) The Kessen series

The Kessen series is typically an RTS style game which uses the same Sengoku Era & three Kingdoms stories also witnessed in the Warriors games. Kessen & Kessen III relate to the Sengoku era; while Kessen II relates to the Three Kingdoms era.

Kessen
PS2 Release Date: 17 October 2000
Description: This takes place in the Sengoku era with the Eastern vs. Western Shogunate forces, the east lead by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the West lead by Ishida Mitsunari. Here you have overview command of all your officer troops, various battle & troop skills while participating in a beautiful dramatic form of the Warring States era lead by Tokugawa. While back in 2000 it wasn't a bad game by today’s RTS standards it's rather poor. Great for the FMV's and story, but not much more then that; for Sengoku addicts only really!

Kessen II
PS2 Release Date: 26 September 2001
Description: Kessen II uses a fantasized variation of the three kingdoms story. Most notably early in the game is the main plot involved Liu Bei & Cao Cao effectively fighting over Diao Chan. While to the core it’s historically incorrect it still holds a number of true traits and offers a massively improved RTS style gameplay then previously witnessed in the first Kessen. It's included many new features such as new battle turning magic, elephant troops, ability to climb castle walls, siege castle doors and more. Many would say this has the best RTS gameplay of the series.
Click here to read my Kessen II review.

Kessen III
PS2 Release Date: 22 February 2005
Description: Back to the earlier stages of the Sengoku era, you lead Oda Nobunaga's army of Owari, who declares that he wishes to end the Chaos and rule the land. Attempting to build trust of his father’s army and officers such as Shibata are only the first of his problems when attempting to rule the land. The story has a strong historical base which includes over 2 hours of beautiful FMV’s. Also features two of the better known battles at Okehazama (1560) & Nagashino (1575). Of the Kessen titles this offers the highest action elements seen to date, including the new Rampage which is not too much different to fighting on a horse in the Warriors games, while adding to the strategy with a much overhauled planning section to buy new weapons, horses, ability tomes etc.
Click here to read my Kessen III review.

Others like Romance of the three kingdoms may be added in the future, if you want to put a little piece about them PM me with it and I'll credit you to it!

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Gan Li
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Poll History
Which factions in Orochi do you like the most? [9/9/07 – 27/10/07]
Sengoku (SW) - 20.4% [ 46 ]
Shu (DW) - 18.1% [ 41 ]
Wei (DW) - 16.8% [ 38 ]
Wu (DW) - 23.5% [ 53 ]
...Gold faction! >.> - 21.2% [ 48 ]
Total Votes: 226

Which of the Warriors branches do you like the most? [27/10/07 – 15/12/07]
Dynasty - 31.0% [ 80 ]
Samurai - 18.2% [ 47 ]
Orochi - 7.8% [ 20 ]
I like them all equally - 21.7% [ 56 ]
Poll = Gold! - 21.3% [ 55 ]
Total Votes: 258

Will you get Dynasty Warriors 6? [15/12/07 - 28/3/08]
Hell yeah, I'm even going to import! 15.7% [ 63 ]
Surely, but I'll wait for an English release 42.3% [ 170 ]
Maybe...not yet convinced 12.7% [ 51 ]
Not interested, too much is missing 7.2% [ 29 ]
...Finally the gold option! 22.1% [ 89 ]
Total Votes: 402

Musou Orochi 2 - perfect end for PS2? [28/3/08 - 25/8/08]
Hell yeah, just perfect! 25.8% [ 40 ]
Not bad, could be better 12.3% [ 19 ]
No, dont end PS2 yet! 24.5% [ 38 ]
Give up PS2, move on to next gen! 5.8% [ 9 ]
I don't care, call me come SW3 7.1% [ 11 ]
Hmm...gold! 24.5% [ 38 ]
Total Votes: 155

Maintenance Summary
9/9/07 - Opening of thread, including info in first post and banner.
11/9/07 - Added Orochi factions and poll.
22/9/07 - Added Elite Warriors!
28/9/07 - New Banner added!
1/10/07 - Added more Elite Warriors, minor changed to first post & started DW section.
2/10/07 - Started SW section, with info on the main game releases, also added more to Orochi section.
7/10/07 - Started related games section, with all Kessen titles.
27/10/07 - Two new Elite Warriors & new poll.
15/12/07 - Six new Elite Warriors, new poll, Orochi updated and other small updates etc.
28/3/08 - Poll changed, and updates made for newer games.
25/8/08 - Poll changed, and minor updates with new releases and dates.

[Nicoliolioli]

tis fun. i play the pc one though. hyper 4. tis in chinese though. and i can't read a lot but it's perty easy to understnad and if i don't i have my cuz come. i'm usually 2P anyway though. he's alwasy 1.
now i'm playing 3 (i think tha'ts what it is) since we finished 4. well he did.

[Killer Demonic W0lf]

I think I saw an add for it in a egm magazine. If I remember correctly it is going to come out for the 360 and other systems =D.

[Fayt258]

It could have being one of many Demonic W0lf, there are alot of titles in the series!

Here is the intro of the soon to be released Orochi Warriors, it looks so amazing! 18th Sep for US, a few days later for PAL countries. biggrin

[Que Stage Whispers]

I'd recommend you get rid of the "Attempt" bit in your title. Just call it official and keep the thread alive. It'll become official after a while. *Nodnod*

Anyway, I love these series, and I can't wait for Orochi! biggrin

[Silent TERU]

Ever heard of Devil Kings? It's much like Samurai Warriors, just that it's made by Capcom.

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My One Last Wish

I'd recommend you get rid of the "Attempt" bit in your title. Just call it official and keep the thread alive. It'll become official after a while. *Nodnod*

Anyway, I love these series, and I can't wait for Orochi! biggrin

Fair point, I've done that, as well as added a banner and a little more info. ^_^

Hikura chan

Ever heard of Devil Kings? It's much like Samurai Warriors, just that it's made by Capcom.

I'm currently trying to obtain a copy of that actually, unfortunately some titles are a little hard to catch down here in Australia. But yes it looks great, and yet another way to view the great Sengoku Era. smile

[Silent TERU]

Hey, same here in America when you don't have credit card. I had to run around two different malls and four different game stores just to find Samurai Warriors 2. ^^;;

[Fayt258]

Yeah I know what you mean, I spent months chasing after a copy of Kessen II...but finally got it in the end at the least.

I've also added what is the possible structure of the thread, and the last of the reserved posts is also new!