Warriors Orochi 3
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| Developer(s) | Koei, Omega Force |
| Publisher(s) | Koei |
| Series | Warriors Orochi |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 |
| Release | 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 Tecmo Koei) and Omega Force for the 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 Warriors Orochi 2. This title has currently only been made for release in Japan on December 22, 2011. It has not been confirmed whether it will be released overseas, but it is hinted however through its release on the Xbox 360.
Characters
Over 120 characters have been confirmed to be playable in this title. Character models will be taken from Dynasty Warriors 7 and Samurai Warriors 3, including the XL/Z expansions of both of these titles. This will mean that Guo Jia, Wang Yi, Pang De from DW as well as Aya Gozen, Masanori Fukushima and Gracia from SW will all be playable. Cut characters from DW such as Zuo Ci and Musashi Miyamoto, Kojiro Sasaki and Goemon Ishikawa from SW are also included in the title.
It has also been confirmed that the majority of Musou Orochi exclusive characters will be returning, meaning Fu Xi, Nu Wa, Taigong Wang, Minamoto no Yoshitsune, Sun Wukong, Himiko, Da Ji and Kiyomori Taira will all still be playable. Benkei and San Zang from Musou Orochi Z will also be in this title. Characters from other Koei franchises (Collaboration Characters) including Ninja Gaiden, Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War and Warriors: Legends of Troy will also appear and star in their own stages within the game. [1]
Based on the games story, the only characters initially avaliable are Ma Chao, Hanbei Takenaka and Sima Zhao. Orochi's role in this story is also unknown at this point.
The following are confirmed Musou Orochi 2 exclusive characters:
- Kaguya, The moon princess from Tale of the Bamboo Cutter. Wields 'Sakaki and Mirrors',
- Shuten Doji, Ruler of the Oni. Wields 'Giant Gourd'.
- Ne Zha, A heavenly general who fought the monkey king, Sun Wukong. Wields 'Beam Rings'
- Ryu Hayubusa, dragged into the distortion when chasing an evil presence. Wields 'Dragon Sword'.
- Jeanne d'Arc, dragged into the distortion when attempting to save a unit. Wields 'Spear'.
- Achilles, dragged into the distortion while getting pelted by arrows during the Trojan war. Wields 'Xiphos'.
Story/Plot
The story begins years after the events of Warriors Orochi 2, with a decisive battle against a multi-headed serpent known as Youja. This giant phantom serpent as well as the re-appearance of Kiyomori 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 - Takenaka Hanbei, Sima Zhao and Ma Chao to the past to save their fallen comrades.
The themes of the story include friendship, romance, loyalty and betrayal.
Introduces the new 'Character Bond' system. Bonds can be increased by talking to other warriors, holding banquets using the new 'Resturant' feature as well as using them in your team. Depending on the bonds between the characters, this will allow the story to change. It also enables the new action 'True Combination Attack' to be used with them as well as unlocking new stages and changing their quotes/attitude towards you.
Gameplay
The following is a list of old and new features included in this title:
- Weapon Shop feature returns.
- 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' involves timing attack with switching. (uses musou bar)
- Attack categories 'Speed', 'Power' 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)
- Support Attack returns. Chance of happening increases as bond increases with character.
- True Triple Attack involves all characters attacking together before finishing with an explosion. (requires full Combination gauge)
References
- ^ "Ryu Hayabusa Brings His Ninja Skills To Warriors Orochi 2". Siliconera. October 31, 2011. Retrieved November 01, 2011.
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