Checking out Warriors Orochi 2 and Dynasty Warriors 6
Koei recently put on a press event here in San Francisco, and just as leaves change color in the fall, we had the chance to check out a couple new games from the long-running Warriors series. Those titles would be Dynasty Warriors 6 for the PlayStation 2 and Warriors Orochi 2 for Xbox 360. Dynasty...
Koei recently put on a press event here in San Francisco, and just as leaves change color in the fall, we had the chance to check out a couple new games from the long-running Warriors series. Those titles would be Dynasty Warriors 6 for the PlayStation 2 and Warriors Orochi 2 for Xbox 360.
Dynasty Warriors 6
As Warriors fans are no doubt aware, the sixth installment in the Dynasty Warriors series actually came out a few months ago. But that was the current-gen version, whereas the game designed for the not-quite-dead-yet PlayStation 2. Despite being ported to a system of lesser hardware capabilities, this version of the game will actually have some exclusive content.
Most notably, there will be six exclusive characters to play as while you smash your way through hundreds of unsuspecting soldiers. Those characters will be Cao Pi, Ling Tong, Ma Chao, Zhang He, Taishi Ci, and Yue Ying. Each will come equipped with similarly exclusive weapons and movies for the campaign. Once you choose your favorite newbie, you can jump into the action on one of five new stages and 10 new scenarios.
Warriors Orochi 2
Once again, the dreaded wizard-snake-man Orochi is up to no good. Sort of. Slain at the end of the last game, he's currently resting in the netherworld, while evil forces seek to bring him back. Naturally, your job is to stop them and their unsavory intentions. To help shed some light on the game's story, there's a new Orochi storyline that's sort of a prequel, giving some insight into Orochi's origins.
New game modes include a two-player versus mode that includes a tag team option, which is essentially a traditional fighting game, and a survival mode that's more or less a single-player tag team bout with you going against the CPU rather than a friend. In terms of more traditional combat, the team battle system has been given a minor upgrade to allow your reserve characters to defend you or team up for a three-person attack. These moves are both used at the expense of your musou gauge, however.
The final character lineup will clock in at 90+. We're not sure who the new ones are, but some of those will include faces you might recognize from Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends. A grand total of two new stages will be available, including a dreamy cloud level called the Wuhang Mountains.
Dynasty Warriors 6
As Warriors fans are no doubt aware, the sixth installment in the Dynasty Warriors series actually came out a few months ago. But that was the current-gen version, whereas the game designed for the not-quite-dead-yet PlayStation 2. Despite being ported to a system of lesser hardware capabilities, this version of the game will actually have some exclusive content.
Most notably, there will be six exclusive characters to play as while you smash your way through hundreds of unsuspecting soldiers. Those characters will be Cao Pi, Ling Tong, Ma Chao, Zhang He, Taishi Ci, and Yue Ying. Each will come equipped with similarly exclusive weapons and movies for the campaign. Once you choose your favorite newbie, you can jump into the action on one of five new stages and 10 new scenarios.
Warriors Orochi 2
Once again, the dreaded wizard-snake-man Orochi is up to no good. Sort of. Slain at the end of the last game, he's currently resting in the netherworld, while evil forces seek to bring him back. Naturally, your job is to stop them and their unsavory intentions. To help shed some light on the game's story, there's a new Orochi storyline that's sort of a prequel, giving some insight into Orochi's origins.
New game modes include a two-player versus mode that includes a tag team option, which is essentially a traditional fighting game, and a survival mode that's more or less a single-player tag team bout with you going against the CPU rather than a friend. In terms of more traditional combat, the team battle system has been given a minor upgrade to allow your reserve characters to defend you or team up for a three-person attack. These moves are both used at the expense of your musou gauge, however.
The final character lineup will clock in at 90+. We're not sure who the new ones are, but some of those will include faces you might recognize from Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends. A grand total of two new stages will be available, including a dreamy cloud level called the Wuhang Mountains.
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