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...we play this game called Dynasty Warriors - one that I had never heard of or seen, so I just agreed and had absolutely no idea what I was about to be playing. As soon as we started and got into battle I found this game absolutely amazing and was astounded at the sheer size of the battles as you have to fight through literally thousands of enemies and eventually defeat some big boss guy!
Since playing this version - one of the very first ones ... ...true events) of the Han Dynasty in the 2nd or 3rd Century. In the game you choose to play as one of the kingdoms: Wei, Wu, or Shu and then choose your character. You have to basically fight battle with two massive armies and defeat the enemy by reducing their morale so low that they retreat.
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About 4 or so years ago now I was round a friend's house and we were playing loads of PS2 games and having loads of fun. He then suggested we play this game called Dynasty Warriors - one that I had never heard of or seen, so I just agreed and had absolutely no idea what I was about to be playing. As soon as we started and got into battle I found this game absolutely amazing and was astounded at the sheer size of the battles as you have to fight through literally thousands of enemies and eventually defeat some big boss guy! Since playing this version - one of the very first ones I was hooked on this game and have bought most of the sequels for the PS2 and then also decided to get it for the PSP - I was so excited!
What is the general idea of the game?:
It tells the story (which are loosely based on true events) of the Han Dynasty in the 2nd or 3rd Century. In the game you choose to play as one of the kingdoms: Wei, Wu, or Shu and then choose your character. You have to basically fight battle with two massive armies and defeat the enemy by reducing their morale so low that they retreat. On this PSP version the battles are separated into smaller areas and you choose your path to follow after each fight. Each area will of course involve fighting enemies but some may or may not contain bosses in. You reduce morale of the enemy by killing enemies and in particular defeating bosses - i.e. main characters from the enemy team. In fighting you have your weapon and using the different buttons can perform different moves and build up combos to special attacks which are really cool.
The modes:
On the main menu there are several different modes to choose from:
- Musou Mode: In this mode you can basically complete a campaign mode under each of the forces. You choose your kingdom, then your character and work through the levels which get harder as you go through. This can be done with each kingdom and each character within those kingdoms - so it can be done over 15 times! - Free Mode: In this mode you simply select a scenario and just play that one to practice your skills. More scenarios and characters are available as you complete the musou mode and unlock them. - Officer Camp: In this section you can read about all your officers and characters and also trade them with your friends using wi-fi and try and collect all the rare officers.
There are of course options in which you can adjust ability settings making the game more challenging or easy as you fell suitable. You can also change the sound settings and controls.
Pre and post battle:
Before each battle you must choose your officers. These are other good characters which will fight by your side in your army providing extra battle skills and abilities and boosting your own characters abilities. In each battle you can have up to four officers, but their skill level cannot add up to more than your limit. So it is a question of quality or quantity. Of course as you proceed through the game your limit will rise and you will unlock better officers to aid you. Before the battle you can also check out conditions for victory or defeat and assess the state of the enemy army and how long it may take to defeat it - such as its level of supplies.
After the battle, if you win you and your officers will gain experience. This will be accumulated and your character will upgrade through the levels up to level 10. As you gain experience your different abilities will increase including life, attack, defense and how many continuous attacks you can have.
Controls:
The controls are relatively simple to get to grips with in this game with triangle, circle and square all different types of attack. So you just have to keep tapping and varying this in battle to make combos. X is to make your character jump and R to use your bow to take out distant enemies. The analog stick is to make you move whilst the d-pad is to control the orders for your officers. And that is basically it and is very simple to get use to. You will also get accustomed to different characters and their separate attack styles and good combos to use.
Saving:
You can save several different games at one time which is really useful so you can start several campaigns at once with the different kingdoms. So if you get bored with one then just start another without losing your original game!
Sound and graphics:
The graphics I would say are really good for a good PSP game and are very similar to the game on the PS2 with all enemies looking great and when attacking there is loads of cool colours appearing as you perform different moves and swipe your sword into the other enemies! The sound is also great with good sound effects of your character shouting and hitting the enemy - and your fellow soldiers cheering. There is also good music in the background making your ready for battle
Why is it so good on the PSP?:
I find this game one of the most enjoyable and fun games to play when you are bored as you can just go and thrash thousands of enemies non-stop with loads of cool moves (oh and by the way you can even ride horses across the battlefield to make it quicker). It is even better on the PSP as you can take it anywhere with you and whip it out when you have nothing else to do - such as a long journey in the car!
Price:
£9.98 from amazon.co.uk
A great price for such a fun little game that you can play for hours on end and then come back to whenever you want!
A must have for any PSP owner - the ultimate fighting and massive battle game!
Advantages: Great for a way to relax or pass the time Disadvantages: Can get repetitive, some stutters with graphics
...the epic of the Han Dynasty in the 2nd and 3rd Century. It is based on real events but details about how closely is unknown. These three kingdoms were the Wei(led by Cao Cao), the Shu(led by Sun Jian), and the Wu(led by Lu Bei). Essentially, you try to unify China in the many games made under the title 'The Romance of the Three Kingdoms.' It's had a lot of loyal following from people who've discovered the novel or the first game in the age of the ... ...is essentially a spin-off of ROTK.
The gameplay is set up with a campaign that has 5 stages each and each stage has a map with it's unique topology depending on who's side you're in. You start at or near your home base and you move through the stage by liberating each map or area until you conquer your enemy base. The learning curve from opening the game and not reading how to play depends of course to your experience with 'Dynasty Warriors' games. ...
jericbilo74 02.05.2006
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Advantages: A fun fighting game with a little Chinese history incorporated Disadvantages: Repetitive
In this game you are introduced to some of Chinas history as you take on the role of some of famous figures. The aim of the game is to defeat the enemy's army. You are presented with a simplified map of the whole area in which the war is occuring and it is up to you where you lead your army. Once you have selected your destination you must actually fight that battle using your weapon, a little magic and your bow and arrow. You can even mount horses ... ...the battles by your 4 other leader figures and your army consisting of archers, swordsmen etc... You choose the 4 leaders from a selection of characters at the beginning, before you start the game. Each character has different strength and weaknesses and some even have magical abilities, for example heal, slow-motion, or freeze attack. It is possible for these characters to die in battle, in which case you will not be able to use them during the ...
Darkhodge 10.09.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Dynasty Warriors (PSP)
Advantages: A fun fighting game with a little Chinese history incorporated. Disadvantages: Repetitive
In this game you are introduced to some of Chinas history as you take on the role of some of famous figures. The aim of the game is to defeat the enemy's army. You are presented with a simplified map of the whole area and where you lead your army is up to you. Once you have selected your destination you must actually fight that battle using your weapon, a little magic and your bow and arrow. You can even mount horses and ride them around.
Some of ... ...to defeat which makes this game quite challenging at times.
The problem I found with this game is that it does become a little repetitive after playing it for a while. The battles are all the same, just with different scenery and different number of enemies.
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Conclusion:
This game is quite unique and it is very fun to begin with. I think one thing that makes this game appealing is the fact that it is based ...
Darkhodge 09.09.2005
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Dynasty Warriors (PSP)
Advantages: Great Novelty of playing a dynasty Game on the move! Disadvantages: Broken down battles.
...have the same battlefields as dynasty warriors 4, but you have to fight them bit by bit. This annoys me as you cant kill more than 100 people or so before you have to go to another area. this looses that element of freedom across the battlefeild and to be honest, makes the game a bit more boring. I suppose the reason for this is because the psp obviously cannot take such a big game and so it needs to be brocken down. Overall this game is a nice game ...
DaManUnhinged 08.01.2006
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Dynasty Warriors (PSP)
Advantages: Huge absorbing strategy combined with beat-em- up mayhem! Disadvantages: Not enough hours in the day to play the game!
Question :- Has the D.W. team triumphed again?
As a fan of D.W. since its inception as a P.S.2 launch title/phenomenon, I awaited the P.S.P.version with a mixture of excitement and apprehension.Could they possibly do this classy gaming experience justice on a handheld?
Even with its good sized- screen, all- round P.S.2- type-controls and surprisingly big - sounding audio, it seemed a huge ask to transfer anything like the interface that is possible ... ...that they have surpassed themslves - it's all there again - the splendid graphics, the unbeatable combination of bite-size strategy and mounds of frantic finger -fighting.All the colourfully -clad heroes are there, including my personal buddy and veteran of our many victories ( and even more hammerings!) ,the one and only Zhao Yun.
Answer:- Yes! Oh, Yes! ...
Shackey 15.01.2006
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Product details
Publisher
Koei
Developer
Omega Force
Release Date
1st September 2005
Age
12+
Genre
Action/Adventure
Sub Genre
Hack & Slash
Max Number of Players
1 Player
Platform
PSP
EAN
5060073301416
Manufacturer's product description
For the first time on any handheld game system players will experience the thrill of fighting single handed against legions of powerful enemy soldiers in historic battles that shaped the Chinese empire. Based on Luo Guanzhong's historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms the Dynasty Warriors series of Tactical Action games takes players back in time when chaos ruled Ancient China. In the game players are equipped with powerful weapons and their strategic wits. They must fight their way through grand battlefields populated with hordes of enemy warriors.
