The Dynasty/Samurai/Gundam/Hokuto no Ken (Fist of the North Star) Warriors thread

odin · April 29, 2009, 8:28am

wow 100 slots… hahaha im playing 5e and there is 10 =(
empires is definitely shaping up to be amazing, and i cant wait to play strikeforce tomorrow, wooo!

ckrazy · April 29, 2009, 8:57am

Blue max at 92 green at 96 and red at 100. Out of the countless shit I got I found out that the best one for me was green 96 with I think + ice+ flash+true mosu+ renbu+mystic seal. I thought it was better than red 100 and same attributes.

odin · April 30, 2009, 6:45am

click on characters
the transformations are amazing

http://dynastywarriorsstrikeforce.co.uk/?lang=en

ckrazy · April 30, 2009, 6:54am

What the fuck did they do to the fucking god of war! He look like a freak. This nigga so popular that both the police force and the mafia bow down to him and you going to turn him into a nigga with spikey ass red hair that look like mufasa? :mad::mad::mad::mad:

Gren · April 30, 2009, 7:30am

Yargh, I’m not really feeling the transformations. Too ornate (much more so than the regular designs) for my tastes.

Come to think of it, that’s probably my only fault w/ Warriors Orochi…didn’t really care for the overly elaborate designs of the new characters it introduced. I liked the god-awful PS3 Genji: Days of the Blade’s versions of Yoshitsune/Benkei more than Koei’s.

odin · April 30, 2009, 7:34am

i wont lie, dian wei and pang tong look pretty sweet

cao pi is dracula btw

ckrazy · April 30, 2009, 8:46am

Dian Wei just turn into a new version of Cinder from KI. Gangsta ass Xiahou Dun got turn into a fucking world of warcraft character.

Cao Ren looks kool IMO, Dong Zhou turn into a pig?

kainzero · April 30, 2009, 9:50am

better than zhang fei turning into blanka

specs · April 30, 2009, 8:08pm

This guy’s playing on Easy, but regardless, the scope of Seabook’s final mission (Ghost of Disturbance) should be clear. On Normal, I did this with SMS Team, and we had a hell of a time. I’m going to try it on Hard eventually (and drag SMS with me :badboy:).

Part 1 - [media=youtube]zUQuu_5afUs&fmt=18[/media]
Part 2 - [media=youtube]aYnXibHwbqc&fmt=18[/media]
Part 3 - [media=youtube]u1bflIBUuxo&fmt=18[/media]

My big issue with DWG2 is that every mission isn’t this epic. Most are actually quite dull, including Domon’s final mission (which should’ve been exactly what Seabook’s is above). Seabook’s final mission reminded me of the end of Season 1 of JLU, which is always good in my book.

EDIT - Actually, even on Easy it’s pretty tough, from what I can see in the video.

VA_King · May 1, 2009, 2:08am

Is anyone else having issues playing DWG2 on xbl or psn? I’m can’t even find games.

HirumaNC · May 1, 2009, 2:20am

Agree, but there are some pretty goods one that makes up for the dull ones. Overall pretty good game. Gundam fans, especially U.C. ones shouldn’t miss this one.

specs · May 1, 2009, 2:32am

It really isn’t that good of a game. It’s great for the mostly mindless hack and slash. I find it fun (and I HATE most Gundam shows), however it really does deserve the bad reviews it’s getting. The few great missions don’t make up for the numerous missions that resemble Amuro’s “Duel in Texas” mission, or the numerous others that aren’t nearly as tedious but not nearly as great as Seabook #5.

I haven’t tried, and I must say I don’t really care to. Maybe if there was online coop like there should’ve been.

HirumaNC · May 1, 2009, 2:54am

Fun game with flaws but also have it’s moment? Overall DW & SW were better.

Well the main sell point of the game is Gundam tbh. If you don’t like Gundam, yeah won’t be a good game. (Yup I am looking the game as a Gundam fan.)

‘Duel in Texas’ kind of mission really freaking sucks.

Biggzy · May 1, 2009, 3:37am

Question for those who are playing DW: Gundam 2.

After each mission you complete, it’ll show what parts you have gained through the battle. I’ll take them but when I go on to the next battle they aren’t equiped. Does it only let you take one part? Because the first time I pressed accept for the Torso part and that is upgraded, but all the other stuff that was there wasn’t. Then on the second mission I accepted the Left Leg first and its upgraded, as well as the Torso still being upgraded. So does it only let you take one part?

Game is pretty fun so far, but I hope you get some more attacks. Its even less dynamic than the DW games. At least in Dynasty Warriors you can do a few different combos, in this one theres like maybe 3. But I’m still likin’ it.

HirumaNC · May 1, 2009, 4:01am

If you mean the mobile suit lab, when you choose to upgrade a part. The lab will take the part away for 1 mission. In the meantime the slot will remain empty until you go back to the lab and pick up the part.

If you mean the new parts you get from after a mission, once you accept the part it should equip to the MS automatic. Unless it is a grant MS, in order to play as a grant MS first you need to get parts for all 5 slots for that MS. After that the game will tell you the MS is completed, but all the slots will be empty again; so the first Torso for a GM will be used to build the GM, the second Torso will be an upgrade, once you get the third Torso you can compare and choose to replace the second one or just keep the second Torso. If you upgrade this way the effect is immediate, no need to wait like the MS lab.

Geese_Pants · May 4, 2009, 9:13am

Koei Warriors’ DW6:Empires Preview

Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires follows tradition of allowing the series to reveal it’s more strategic and customizable approach through tactics and creating your own unique warriors in order to unite ancient China.

It starts with the opening that pretty much sums the game up very clearly of what’s to come. The most honest opening yet. You’ll witness the Kingdom of Wu’s Zhou Yu showing you all the phases. From being a simple ronin scouring the land, to becoming an officer, then controlling China as a Lord. Within these few minutes you will see Zhou Yu plan ahead, go into battle with some companions and even bow before Sun Ce, as you would normally expect him to if you’ve any knowledge of Dynasty Warriors and his relationships. This is indeed the game in a nutshell.

Now about the actual gameplay. The Empires series is known for you starting off with a little part of China, often known as ‘‘The Land.’’ What you can do from here is choose at your own free will of what you make of it all, you can decide to attack certain nearby places, or even need be, defend your cities from a localized sweep. Though as an important factor of the Empires series, buying tactics and recruiting characters can be done during these stages of events. So once all that is done, you go into battle and brawl your way through to the enemy commander within a time limit without you or your commander being killed. Do this for over a course of many hours through thick and thin and you’ll find yourself uniting the land under your banner, or your Rulers that’s. In this main mode before you really get going, a fictional option letting you play more your way, or the historical option where you can follow and perhaps alter time-lines of The Three Kingdoms period of China.

Worth noting now is that for the first time you’re able to play as a Vagrant (ronin) and earn your keep that way. Basically you will have much less control of where to attack and the course of action to be given. You will literally be freely fighting for the AI commander’s turn of events. Otherwise there’s the Officer and the Ruler status, the former will gain submissions from who you’re working for every few months, enough to keep you occupied and feeling that being a part of is vital to controlling everything. Now as a Ruler, you have all the control you could want, such as using the tactics from purchasing and collecting character cards known and found throughout the two games before, 4 Empires & 5 Empires, plus more for the taking. Of course, hiring, attacking and defending should always be top priorities too. So really, the three above are different grades ranging from little control to lots of control over the battlefields.

CAW, also known as create-a-warrior in the series, is back. This time it’s very large on customization that you won’t know what to do next or what kind of body clothing you will collect after buying or finding them through missions. And do not fret, 100 places are set for you to fill in, so no need to delete in order to make room. Though unfortunately, the amount of characters used for creating a name has not changed. Plus this isn’t it for CAW, not only can you change a body shape of your heroic or joke character, 6 Empires allows you to change a person’s shape face and even go from a deep voice to a high pitched. So yes, you will certainly have plenty to do and spend time on with CAW, it’s expansive.

Now in terms of the modes and what’s new to the series or based upon the latest installment, Dynasty Warriors 6. First off, for those who’ve played DW6 would be aware that it for the first time, gave it a makeover with the new Renbu system. That has returned. But, in a slightly different fashion. Now you will need to buy a grid from the shop for each Kingdom which will unlock the Renbu system for that entire Kingdom.

Moving on, those who missed out on the PS2 version of Dynasty Warriors 6, the characters who were given new weapons and move-lists will be like so in this game as well. But otherwise in terms of new historic non-generic characters, Meng Huo has reawakened his tribe and has come back looking thrice as huge and ready for some action. This time carrying a huge pillar which he likely pulled out from his homeland wishing to smack some stupid grunts on the head with, in both a serious and punishing style. Or even with a more comical approach, summoning a giant mushroom from the ground which spins and fires spore pellets. Remembering the fact that DW6 featured two special attacks for each character (now there’s 4 slots that you will need to buy to fill), in his case one of his looking extremely cruel to witness. One thing is for sure, this guy not being one you want to be rivals with due to his move-list and physical presence. And as other added bonuses, Empires gives his land some time and BGM, along with other historical places through interpretations via playable maps. Not forgetting Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires will, as a first, give customers DLC (download-able content) costumes and even BGM’s through PSN and Xbox Live. Also if you haven’t forgotten the background music will be more of use here due to the fact Empires allows you to choose your music track pre-battle. A few new BGM’s will be in the game, though, spanning through the series giving 150 music pieces.

Another new feature is having the ability to edit the ending this time around. But in order to do so you must complete the mode.

There’s the Encyclopedia which enlists what historically happened and gives a more honest view on the many faces found in Empires. And there’s the Visual Database which is the new name for the Gallery from past titles. Brand new music plays here, though the main purpose, showing off character art (up to 4 per char) of never-before-seen poses. However, I’m sure you will be excited to learn that you can actually buy these now, as well. And if you’ve been following the series, you’ll likely know there’s the voice tests and specific character quotes within this mode. This includes the generic officers as well.

That’s it for the Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires preview. From just watching the opening to completing your first Empire mode, I’m sure you’d agree it’s a step forward for Dynasty Warriors in the sense you will know what you’re doing and how much control you have. Vital for this specific series of games.

This game is looking more hype now…

odin · May 4, 2009, 5:50pm

hell ya
sounds like a hell of a time
expansive CAW has got me really interested, considering 10 slots max for 5empires really didnt do a lot
but now i can have most of china run by people i have created to resemble real life friends (nerd meter = max)

and the ronin part sounds likes 5XL’s dynasty mode + empires, also a wicked combo

july cannot come quick enough

odin · May 8, 2009, 3:42am

well i suggest if you have a psp to get strikeforce
its basically monster hunter + dynasty warriors, damn good times

blazeu25 · May 8, 2009, 4:32am

now all we just need now is dw with online play. then we’ll have a real war lol

Geese_Pants · May 9, 2009, 12:44am

Lu Meng needs his own Musou story post-DW6…he’s awesome.
and to whoever said that Taishi Ci’s english voice sound like crap…I agree. He sounds like a total wuss.