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The people behind Dynasty Warriors have a new tale to tell. Just don't expect them to tell it in a new way, as this title is extremely similar to its Chinese sibling. Read Review
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. Players control Sanada Yukimura, who leads an elite band of samurai and ninja. Sanada's journey takes 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). Other playable characters are also available.
If Saturday Night Live alum David Spade were a gamer -- though from his hosting of Spike TV's game awards he obviously is not -- he may say, "Samurai Warriors? I liked it better before ... when it was called Dynasty Warriors." I make it a point to try to be on the other side of the fence of that guy at all times, but the point holds true: This game is far from unique when compared to KOEI's other hack-and-slash military action game. The same things to enjoy about Dynasty will be the same things you like in Samurai, but the same can also be said about the negatives. Read More »
Samurai Warriors is KOEI's latest action-packed brawler featuring historical figures. Instead of wreaking havoc in China -- the setting of the Dynasty Warriors games -- this time around you'll be causing chaos in Japan. Like its sister title, Samurai Warriors stars characters based on important people in Japan's history. In this ongoing character feature, we'll clue you in as to who's who and what's what in the world of Samurai Warriors. Read More »
Koei's Dynasty Warriors games have been one of the most successful beat-'em-up series in console gaming. Combining Chinese historical figures, a solid fighting system, and strong level design, gamers have come back for four games and two expansions. Just when it looked like the franchise could no longer be milked, Koei comes back with a twist. The company is taking an upgraded version of the Dynasty Warriors engine and using it for a game set in 16th century Japan. And while it might seem like "Dynasty Warriors Madcap Japanese Adventure", Samurai Warriors should please fans of the previous games with its new characters, new setting, new weapons, multifaceted storyline, and other nifty features. Read More »
Also known as: Sengoku Musou
T for Teen Suggestive Themes, ViolenceRelease Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: June 25, 2004
Publisher: KOEI
Release Region: Japan
Release Date: February 11, 2004
Publisher: KOEI
Also available on: Xbox
1 DVD
Local Multiplayer - Cooperative: 2
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