Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2

Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2

Box art of Dynasty Warriors Volume 2, featuring Xingcai.
Developer(s) Omega Force
Publisher(s) Koei
Series Dynasty Warriors
Platform(s) PlayStation Portable
Release date(s)
  • JP March 23, 2006
  • NA October 24, 2006
  • EU November 17, 2006
  • AUS November 30, 2006
Genre(s) Hack and slash
Tactical action[1]
Mode(s) Single-player, Multiplayer

Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 (真・三國無双 2nd Evolution Shin Sangoku Musō Sekando Eboryūshon, Shin Sangokumusou 2nd Evolution in Japan) is a Hack and slash video game, part of the widely popular Dynasty Warriors series, developed by Omega Force and published by Koei. The game was released exclusively on the PlayStation Portable.

Gameplay

Identical to other Dynasty Warriors games, the game characters and models are all from Dynasty Warriors 5, but it includes new features and some from Dynasty Warriors (PSP), including multiplayer fight up to 4 players and the ability to trade officers wirelessly with other players. In addition, Vol. 2 fixes the HUD problem found in the original Dynasty Warriors PSP title.

Like the previous Dynasty Warriors PSP title, the game features unique characters from the Samurai Warriors series as special bodyguards. In this game, the characters and their models are taken from Samurai Warriors 2.

Unlike the Dynasty Warriors series' console iterations, the map is divided into a grid system. Each grid contains enemy troops that will retreat if their morale bar hits 0. Sometimes it is necessary to defeat the enemy officers before the enemy retreats.

Each stage usually has two winning conditions, each of which will lead to another possible battle stage. In this way, the story can be quite different each time you play.

The player will earn extra officers after each map is completed. More officers can be gained by either completing a certain character's Musou mode, obtaining 100% in a stage or clearing an entire faction's stages 100%. As the player unlocks more and more officers, the player has a very wide range of characters to choose from as subordinates, with lots of different advantages and costs. The player can only have between 1 and 4 officers in battle at the same time, depending on the rank of the officers. The player earns more officer command points after each level up.

Some officers only cost 1 command point, but some of the more famous officers cost above the 20 command point mark. Some officers also have special skills you can use by choosing the officer with the D-Pad and then pressing Right on the D-Pad. Most effects are similar to the old 'spoils of war' in previous games, such as replenishing the Musou bar or attack up for 30 seconds. The special abilities can be used every time a star is present on the character's name. The star will then turn into a red circle, which is gradually filled with white, until it becomes a star again.

Stages

Each kingdom (Wei, Wu, Shu, and Other) has its own unique stage map. The path each player takes through the levels depends on conditions met in each level: the levels have either one or two conditions, of which one must be met for victory. The player begins with a limited number of levels; additional levels will be unlocked during gameplay.

All levels have a hidden treasure trove (a couple have two) and/or a "village mission" that the player may conquer during gameplay. Doing so, along with meeting the condition(s) for victory, will unlock the additional levels.[2]

Treasure Trove areas require that you to defeat a strong "Bonus" enemy officer, many of the "Bonus" officers are from the Samurai Warriors series. If you defeat them quickly they will join you.

Village Missions on the other hand involve defeating a certain number of bandits or defending villagers or mayors in a minute. Sometimes the mission can be to defeat the bandit leader. If the mission fails, the village is lost, and the player cannot complete that mission again without reverting to an older save, or playing the map again.

Wei

Wu

Shu

Other

Officer Combinations

Officer Combinations
Undying Loyalty Reliable Peers Guan Clan Garden Oath Proud Friends Zhang Clan
Liu Bei
Zhao Yun		 Zhao Yun
Huang Zhong		 Guan Yu
Guan Ping		 Liu Bei
Guan Yu
Zhang Fei		 Guan Yu
Zhang Liao		 Zhang Fei
Xing Cai
Sworn Friends Xiahou Brothers Spirited Friends Firm Loyalty Benign Loyalty Honest Friends
Cao Cao
Xiahou Dun		 Xiahou Dun
Xiahou Yuan		 Dian Wei
Xu Zhu		 Cao Cao
Dian Wei		 Cao Cao
Xu Zhu		 Sun Ce
Zhou Yu
Mr. and Mrs. Zhou Strategist Legacy Academic Friends Wu Scholars War Comrades Bound by Fate
Zhou Yu
Xiao Qiao		 Zhou Yu
Lu Meng
Lu Xun		 Zhuge Liang
Lu Xun		 Lu Meng
Lu Xun		 Sun Ce
Taishi Ci		 Lu Bu
Diao Chan
Mutual Interest Invaluable Friends Worthy Opponents Shu Scholars Dragon and Phoenix Mr. and Mrs. Zhuge
Dong Zhuo
Diao Chan		 Liu Bei
Zhuge Liang		 Zhuge Liang
Sima Yi		 Zhuge Liang
Jiang Wei		 Zhuge Liang
Pang Tong		 Zhuge Liang
Yue Ying
Old Friends Cao Clan Accursed Adoption Fierce Loyalty Mr. and Mrs. Liu Father and Daughter
Cao Cao
Yuan Shao		 Cao Cao
Cao Pi		 Dong Zhuo
Lu Bu		 Lu Bu
Zhang Liao		 Liu Bei
Sun Shang Xiang		 Sun Jian
Sun Shang Xiang
Little Brother Elder Brother Younger Son Older Son Valiant Loyalty Feather and Sword
Sun Quan
Sun Shang Xiang		 Sun Ce
Sun Shang Xiang		 Sun Jian
Sun Quan		 Sun Jian
Sun Ce		 Sun Jian
Huang Gai		 Sun Quan
Lu Meng
Protecting Loyalty Former Loyalty Former Bond Xi Gentlemen Champion Archers Intimate Peers
Sun Quan
Zhou Tai		 Yuan Shao
Zhang He		 Yuan Shao
Zhen Ji		 Ma Chao
Pang De		 Huang Zhong
Xiahou Yuan		 Huang Zhong
Wei Yan
Handsome Comrades Dark Loyalty Casual Acquaintance Inevitable Fate Illusionist Simply Friends
Xiahou Yuan
Zhang He		 Cao Pi
Sima Yi		 Lu Meng
Gan Ning		 Gan Ning
Ling Tong		 Zhang Jiao
Pang Tong
Zuo Ci		 Xu Huang
Cao Ren
Style Evangelists Mr. and Mrs. Cao Mr. and Mrs. Sun Silent Heroes King and Queen The Two Qiaos
Zhang He
Zhen Ji		 Cao Pi
Zhen Ji		 Sun Ce
Da Qiao		 Wei Yan
Zhou Tai		 Meng Huo
Zhu Rong		 Da Qiao
Xiao Qiao
Childhood Friends Ma Brothers Southern Kings Southern Chiefs Yuan Brothers Sound Heroes
Guan Ping
Xing Cai		 Ma Liang
Ma Su		 Meng Huo
King Duosi
King Mulu		 Ahui Nan
J. Sanjie
D. Dongzhu		 Yuan Tan
Yuan Xi
Yuan Shang		 Huang Zhong
Yan Yan
Guan Du Heroes Faithful Son Ling Clan Heirs of Shu Fugitives Loyal Retainers
Yan Liang
Wen Chou		 Jiang Wei
Xu Shu		 Ling Cao
Ling Tong		 Liu Chan
Jiang Wei		 Xiahou Mao
Ma Zun		 Shen Pei
Zhang Ren
Wealthy Friends Traitors Guan Brothers Zhang Siblings Heirs of Chaos Tiger Hunt
Mi Zhu
Li Dian
Lu Su		 Zhang Song
Fa Zheng		 Guan Ping
Guan Xing
Guan Suo		 Xing Cai
Zhang Bao		 Li Jue
Guo Si		 Wu Song
Tiger

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings59.93%[3]
Metacritic57/100[4]
Review scores
PublicationScore
Eurogamer7/10[5]
Game Informer5/10[6]
GamePro[7]
GameSpot6.1/10[8]
GameSpy[9]
GamesRadar[10]
GameZone6.5/10[11]
IGN5.4/10[12]
Official PlayStation Magazine (US)4/10[13]
PALGN6/10[14]

The game was met with mixed reception upon release; GameRankings gave it a score of 59.93%,[3] while Metacritic gave it 57 out of 100.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Schachter, Tammy; Hatton, Amanda; Sikat, Jarik R. "EA Signs North American Distribution Agreement with Koei Corporation for Upcoming Tactical Action Game Samurai Warriors." Electronic Arts, 24 February 2004. Retrieved 3 December 2007.
  2. ↑ Chen Jia Tong. "Treasure Troves Location." Neoseeker.com.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 for PSP". GameRankings. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  5. ↑ McCarthy, Dave (18 January 2007). "Dynasty Warriors Vol.2". Eurogamer. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  6. ↑ "Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2". Game Informer (164): 156. December 2006.
  7. ↑ Smith, D. F. (24 October 2006). "Review: Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2". GamePro. Archived from the original on 5 February 2007. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  8. ↑ Navarro, Alex (20 October 2006). "Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 Review". GameSpot. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  9. ↑ Leeper, Justin (26 October 2006). "GameSpy: Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2". GameSpy. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  10. ↑ Hruschak, PJ (24 October 2006). "Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 review". GamesRadar. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  11. ↑ Hopper, Steven (22 October 2006). "Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 - PSP - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 2 February 2009. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  12. ↑ Lewis, Ed (14 November 2006). "Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 Review". IGN. Retrieved 30 July 2014.
  13. ↑ "Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine: 134. December 2006.
  14. ↑ Jastrzab, Jeremy (17 December 2006). "Dynasty Warriors Vol. 2 Review". PALGN. Archived from the original on 27 January 2008. Retrieved 30 July 2014.

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