Warriors Orochi 2
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| Developer(s) | Koei, Omega Force |
| Publisher(s) | Koei |
| Series | Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors, Warriors Orochi |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
| Release date | JP April 3, 2008[1] |
| Genre(s) | Hack and slash, crossover |
| Media | 1 DVD-ROM |
| Input methods | PlayStation controller |
Warriors Orochi 2 (無双OROCHI魔王再臨? Musou Orochi Maou Sairin, lit. "Unmatched Orochi: Rebirth of the Demon Lord") is a 2008 video game developed by Koei and Omega Force for the Sony PlayStation 2. It is the sequel to Warriors Orochi, a crossover video game of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series, and the most recent entry in the Warriors franchise. The game will be released in North America in September.
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[edit] Plot
The game's main story takes place after the events of the first game. The story tells of Taira no Kiyomori intending to resurrect the slain Orochi. In response, Taigong Wang, Fu Xi, Nu Wa and Minamoto no Yoshitsune split up to assist the forces of the Three Kingdoms of China and the Sengoku Period of Japan to prevent Kiyomori from following through with the resurrection.
[edit] Gameplay
The core gameplay of Warriors Orochi 2 follows the same premise as its predecessor; three warriors are selected and can be switched at will. However, this sequel introduces additional new concepts:
- Team assists- When attacked, pressing the L1 and Triangle buttons at the same time to have one of the standby characters assist the player. Pressing L1 and Square on the other hand summons the other character instead. Depending on the class of the character (Power, Speed, Technique), the effects are different.
- Triple attacks- When the character being used is on low health, pressing L2 and R2 will cause all three characters to appear and use a triple musou attack. Depending on the team though, certain effects are are included to make the attacks more flashy and add additional strength.
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[edit] Game modes
[edit] Story mode
Like the first Warriors Orochi game, this mode takes players through the story of the game. There are five different campaigns (Shu, Wei, Wu, Sengoku, and Orochi), each with eight stages.
The stories of Shu, Wei, Wu, and Sengoku take place after the first Warriors Orochi, while the Orochi story is a prequel to the first game. The Orochi story explains how the Serpent King forced officers such as Maeda Keiji, Zhuge Liang, Date Masamune and Lu Bu into serving him.
[edit] Versus mode
Versus mode, which has not been playable since Dynasty Warriors 4, has been brought back. This is the only time in the game when the second player can select three different characters than the first player. Versus mode has four separate modes:
- Tag Team and Elimination- This mode is a traditional game that pits the two players against each other. However, rather than using the standard gameplay mechanics, this mode incorporates game mechanics of a traditional fighting game, closely mirroring and possibly paying homage to the original Dynasty Warriors, complete with a ringout feature. Tag Team is 3 on 3 and Elimination is 1 on 1.
- Steeple Chase- Similar to Mario Kart, this is a racing game where the players' characters race each other or computer-controlled opponents mounted on horses, while items can be picked up on the tracks to attack the other racers. Mounts from the Samurai Warriors games can jump over obstacles.
- Competitive mode- Two players compete against each other, accompanied by allied troops. Players eliminate as many enemy troops possible in a limited time.
[edit] Survival mode
Survival mode follows the same concepts of Tag Team, except it pits the player against a never ending wave of computer opponents
[edit] Dream mode
Following the Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends Legend mode, this mode features 28 stages using preset teams of three characters, each with their own special theme:
- Cao Cao, Liu Bei and Sun Quan (Rulers of the Three Kingdoms)
- Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu (Unifiers of Japan)
- Zhou Yu, Zhuge Liang and Takeda Shingen (Unparalled Geniuses)
- Zhao Yun, Sanada Yukimura and Shimazu Yoshihiro (Gallant Figures)
- Guan Yu, Xu Huang and Uesugi Kenshin (Masters of War)
- Guan Yu, Lu Meng and Xiahou Dun (Loyal Retainers)
- Lu Xun, Jiang Wei and Shima Sakon (Intelligent Fighters)
- Lu Bu, Honda Tadakatsu and Maeda Keiji (Legendary Generals)
- Sun Jian, Cao Ren and Shibata Katsuie (Adamant Protectors)
- Dian Wei, Zhou Tai and Mori Ranmaru (Bold Bodyguards)
- Ma Chao, Azai Nagamasa and Naoe Kanetsugu (Honor, Justice and Faith)
- Sun Ce, Pang De and Maeda Toshiie (Valiant Heroes)
- Zhang Jiao, Pang Tong and Zuo Ci (Wise Mystics)
- Diao Chan, Zhang He and Chosokabe Motochika (Refined Performers)
- Guan Ping, Cao Pi and Gracia (The Three Progenies)
- Gan Ning, Zhang Liao and Fuma Kotaro (Fearsome Triad)
- Da Qiao, Sun Shang Xiang and Oichi (Beautiful Challengers)
- Xiahou Yuan, Huang Zhong and Inahime (Great Archers United)
- Zhang Fei, Honda Tadakatsu and Miyamoto Musashi (Fierce Warriors)
- Yuan Shao, Zhu Rong and Nene (Bossy Attitudes)
- Yue Ying, Ling Tong and Akechi Mitsuhide (Serious Competition)
- Sima Yi, Ishida Mitsunari and Date Masamune (Ambitious Egotists)
- Xing Cai, Imagawa Yoshimoto and Tachibana Ginchiyo (Odd Man Out)
- Xiao Qiao, Zhen Ji and Nouhime (Deadly Butterflies)
- Meng Huo, Ishikawa Goemon and Okuni (Unusual Trio)
- Taishi Ci, Wei Yan and Sasaki Kojiro (Merciless Slayers)
- Huang Gai, Xu Zhu and Hattori Hanzo (Unbalanced Misfits)
- Dong Zhuo, Saika Magoichi and Kunoichi (Free-Willed Mavericks)
[edit] Stages
Twenty new stages are included in the sequel. Most of the stages were brought over from Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends and Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends. In addition, all stages from the first Warriors Orochi return in this game.
[edit] Stages from Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends
- Mt. Kunlun
- Chang Sha
- Lou Sang Village
- Yan Province
- Shi Province
- Ji Castle
- Jia Meng Gate
- Yang Ping Gate
- Ru Xu Kou
- Han Shui
- Mai Castle
- Shi Ting
- Mt. Qi
- Nan Zhong
[edit] Stages from Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends
- Okehazama
- Shikoku
[edit] Stages new to the Warriors franchise
- Itsukushima
- Wuhang Mountains
- Yamatai
- Fire River (Original stage)
[edit] Characters
The first Warriors Orochi boasts a roster of 79 playable characters spanning from both the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series. This game introduces a total of 13 new characters, including characters new to the Warriors franchise. Along with all the characters from the first game returning, 92 characters encompass the roster of Warriors Orochi 2.
[edit] Existing Warriors characters
Several existing characters from the Warriors games that did not appear in Warriors Orochi make their debut in the sequel. For the first time since Dynasty Warriors 3, Fu Xi and Nu Wa[1] are playable, complete with updated character models. Additionally, because this game is released after Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends, Imagawa Yoshimoto's updated character model, Sasaki Kojiro, Shibata Katsuie, Maeda Toshiie, Chosokabe Motochika and Gracia[1] are included.
[edit] New characters
The following characters, new to the Warriors franchise, appear in the game, unrelated to the main factions:
- Taigong Wang[1], also known as Jiang Ziya, was a legendary military strategist from the Zhou Dynasty of China. He utilizes a fishing rod, representing his famous and bizarre fishing method, and aids the Kingdom of Shu.
- Taira no Kiyomori[1] was a military general from the Heian Period of Japan. He utilizes giant prayer beads, and is in charge of Orochi's resurrection.
- Minamoto no Yoshitsune[1] was another military general from the Heian Period, opposing Kiyomori. He wields a lightsaber-like weapon, and is rescued from Lu Bu by the Kingdom of Wu.
- Sun Wukong[1], also known as The "Monkey King", is the main character from Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature (which includes Romance of the Three Kingdoms). As in every incarnation of him, he utilizes his famous Ruyi Jingu Bang as his weapon. However, this time he is portrayed as a villian, when its revealed that it is Kiyomori, not Xuanzhang, who frees him from confinement.
Sun Wukong is also a slight departure from the Warriors series; he is thus far the only character that has no need to utilize a horse. He uses his famous cloud as his normal running animation, making him the fastest character in the game.
- Himiko[1] was the ancient Japanese shaman queen known for her relationship with the Kingdom of Wei of China. She utilizes a pair of energy firing Dogū, and is the catalyst of Orochi's ressurection.
- Shin Orochi is a more powerful form of the main villain from the original game. Due to his resurrection, Shin Orochi is given a new appearance, upgraded power, and enhanced speed. He uses a more powerful version of his scythe weapon.
[edit] Costumes
Unlike the first game's character palette swaps, Warriors Orochi 2 will feature different costumes for each character. Each character has three costumes; The same 2 palette swap costumes as in the first game return, and a different costume that will either be their Dynasty Warriors 4 costume or their Samurai Warriors 1 costume will be included for this game (with the exceptions of Oichi and Date Masamune). Characters that debuted after Dynasty Warriors 4 or Samurai Warriors 1 get new alternate costumes entirely.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official Musou Orochi - Maou Sairin website (Japanese)
- KOEI Warriors - Musou Orochi - Maou Sairin section (English)
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