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{{See also|List of Dynasty Warriors characters|List of Samurai Warriors characters|List of Warriors Orochi characters}} |
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It has been confirmed that over 120 characters will be included in this title, where most characters from the previous titles will return with their updated character models from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai_Warriors_3 Samurai Warriors 3] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_Warriors_7 Dynasty Warriors 7] |
It has been confirmed that over 120 characters will be included in this title, where most characters from the previous titles will return with their updated character models from [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samurai_Warriors_3 Samurai Warriors 3] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynasty_Warriors_7 Dynasty Warriors 7]. The new characters from the DW7:XL expansion; [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Yi Wang Yi], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guo_Jia Guo Jia] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pang_De Pang De] will appear in this game. This also applies to SW3:Z where [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aya_Gozen Aya Gozen], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masanori_Fukushima Masanori Fukushima] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gracia_Hosokawa Gracia] will also be present in this game. It has been hinted that weapon changes which occur in [http://koei.wikia.com/wiki/Dynasty_Warriors_Next Dynasty Warriors Next] will also apply to this game for most DW characters, therefore - characters will most likely be decloned and not share movesets. It is unknown whether cut characters ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musashi_Miyamoto Musashi Miyamoto], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kojir%C5%8D_Sasaki Kojiro Sasaki], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishikawa_Goemon Goemon Ishikawa]) will return in this title.<br /> |
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da_Ji Da Ji] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiyomori Kiyomori Taira] have been confirmed to return again, as well as the three mystics [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiang_Ziya Taigong Wang], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nu_Wa Nu Wa] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fu_Xi Fu Xi]. These are the only [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musou_Orochi Musou Orochi] exclusive characters that have been confirmed so far. There will also be new characters specifically for this title and possibly, characters from other Musou and Non Musou games who may appear in this game.<br /> |
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da_Ji Da Ji] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiyomori Kiyomori Taira] have been confirmed to return again, as well as the three mystics [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiang_Ziya Taigong Wang], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nu_Wa Nu Wa] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fu_Xi Fu Xi]. These are the only [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Musou_Orochi Musou Orochi] exclusive characters that have been confirmed so far. There will also be new characters specifically for this title and possibly, characters from other Musou and Non Musou games who may appear in this game.<br /> |
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==Story/Plot== |
==Story/Plot== |
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The story begins years after the events of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warriors_Orochi_2 Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin], with a decisive battle against a multi-headed serpent known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youja#Youja Youja]. This giant phantom serpent as well as the re-appearance of Kiyomori Taira has once again, thrust their peaceful world back into chaos. Many warriors are killed, and the serpent appears to be unbeatable. However, the Moon Princess [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaguya-hime Kaguya] appears and uses the power of time travel to send back the last remaining generals - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takenaka_Hanbei Hanbei Takenaka], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sima_Zhao Sima Zhao] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma_Chao Ma Chao] to the past to save their fallen comrades. <br /> |
The story begins years after the events of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warriors_Orochi_2 Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin], with a decisive battle against a multi-headed serpent known as [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youja#Youja Youja]. This giant phantom serpent as well as the re-appearance of [[[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiyomori Kiyomori Taira]|Kiyomori Taira]] has once again, thrust their peaceful world back into chaos. Many warriors are killed, and the serpent appears to be unbeatable. However, the Moon Princess [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaguya-hime Kaguya] appears and uses the power of time travel to send back the last remaining generals - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takenaka_Hanbei Hanbei Takenaka], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sima_Zhao Sima Zhao] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ma_Chao Ma Chao] to the past to save their fallen comrades. <br /> |
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The themes of the story include friendship, romance, loyalty and betrayal. There is also a 'Character Bond' system which can be utilized by interacting with characters and holding banquets. This can be done through the new 'Restaurant' |
The themes of the story include friendship, romance, loyalty and betrayal. There is also a 'Character Bond' system which can be utilized by interacting with characters and holding banquets. This can be done through the new 'Restaurant' option. The story also changes depending on the bonds between characters. The 'Weapon Shop' option also returns in this title. <br /> |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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* New action 'Swtich Combo' allowing continuous attacking. |
* New action 'Swtich Combo' allowing continuous attacking. |
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* Attack categories 'Speed', 'Power' and 'Technic' return. |
* Attack categories 'Speed', 'Power' and 'Technic' return. |
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* New attack category |
* New attack category 'Wonder' focusing on countering and critical attacks. (uses musou bar) |
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* New action 'Dash Chain' allowing smooth transitions from dash to normal/charge attacks. |
* New action 'Dash Chain' allowing smooth transitions from dash to normal/charge attacks. |
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* New action 'Break Guard' allowing countering enemy attacks and blowing them away. (press square before enemy attack hits)<br /> |
* New action 'Break Guard' allowing countering enemy attacks and blowing them away. (press square before enemy attack hits)<br /> |
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==Modes== |
==Modes== |
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* New 'Musou Battlefield' mode; allowing players to customize existing scenarios and share, rate |
* New 'Musou Battlefield' mode; allowing players to customize existing scenarios and share, rate, download and upload online.<br /> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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Revision as of 05:21, 29 October 2011
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| Developer(s) | Koei, Omega Force |
| Publisher(s) | Koei |
| Series | Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors, Warriors Orochi |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Genre(s) | Hack and slash |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
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Musou Orochi 2(無双OROCHI 2), is a 2011/12 hack and slash video game developed by Koei (now Tecmo Koei) and Omega Force for the Sony PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. This is the fourth installment of the Musou Orochi series, being a crossover of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series, and serves as a sequel to Musou Orochi: Maou Sarin (Warriors Orochi 2). This title has only been made for release in Japan on December 22, 2011. It is not yet known whether this will be released overseas, although it is hinted that it will be through its release on the Xbox 360.
Characters
It has been confirmed that over 120 characters will be included in this title, where most characters from the previous titles will return with their updated character models from Samurai Warriors 3 and Dynasty Warriors 7. The new characters from the DW7:XL expansion; Wang Yi, Guo Jia and Pang De will appear in this game. This also applies to SW3:Z where Aya Gozen, Masanori Fukushima and Gracia will also be present in this game. It has been hinted that weapon changes which occur in Dynasty Warriors Next will also apply to this game for most DW characters, therefore - characters will most likely be decloned and not share movesets. It is unknown whether cut characters (Musashi Miyamoto, Kojiro Sasaki, Goemon Ishikawa) will return in this title.
Da Ji and Kiyomori Taira have been confirmed to return again, as well as the three mystics Taigong Wang, Nu Wa and Fu Xi. These are the only Musou Orochi exclusive characters that have been confirmed so far. There will also be new characters specifically for this title and possibly, characters from other Musou and Non Musou games who may appear in this game.
Based on the games story, the only characters initially avaliable are Ma Chao, Hanbei Takenaka and Sima Zhao.
The following are confirmed new characters for MO2:
- Kaguya, The moon princess from "Tales of a Bamboo Cutter".
- Shuten Doji, Ruler of the Oni.
- Ne Zha, A heavenly general who fought the monkey king, Sun Wukong. They later became friends.
Story/Plot
The story begins years after the events of Musou Orochi: Maou Sairin, with a decisive battle against a multi-headed serpent known as Youja. This giant phantom serpent as well as the re-appearance of [[Kiyomori Taira|Kiyomori Taira]] has once again, thrust their peaceful world back into chaos. Many warriors are killed, and the serpent appears to be unbeatable. However, the Moon Princess Kaguya appears and uses the power of time travel to send back the last remaining generals - Hanbei Takenaka, Sima Zhao and Ma Chao to the past to save their fallen comrades.
The themes of the story include friendship, romance, loyalty and betrayal. There is also a 'Character Bond' system which can be utilized by interacting with characters and holding banquets. This can be done through the new 'Restaurant' option. The story also changes depending on the bonds between characters. The 'Weapon Shop' option also returns in this title.
Gameplay
The following is a list of old and new features included in this title:
- 3 character tag team from previous games returns.
- 2 player split screen co op. (Separate character palette unknown)
- New co-operation attack 'True Combination Skill'.
- New action 'Swtich Combo' allowing continuous attacking.
- Attack categories 'Speed', 'Power' and 'Technic' return.
- New attack category 'Wonder' focusing on countering and critical attacks. (uses musou bar)
- New action 'Dash Chain' allowing smooth transitions from dash to normal/charge attacks.
- New action 'Break Guard' allowing countering enemy attacks and blowing them away. (press square before enemy attack hits)
Modes
- New 'Musou Battlefield' mode; allowing players to customize existing scenarios and share, rate, download and upload online.
See also
References