Samurai Warriors 2

Publisher: Koei

Platform: PS2

Category: Action / Adventure

Rating Info

Release Date: 22/09/2006

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Number of Players: 1-2

Samurai Warriors 2 Description

From KOEI, the developers behind the successful Dynasty Warriors series, comes Samurai Warriors 2, the sequel to Samurai Warriors which was released in the summer of 2004. Samurai Warriors 2 is a tactical action game that takes place in feudal Japan circa 1450. Gamers must take control of military commanders and engage in countless battles in an unfolding war. With more new features than you can shake a stick at, there should be enough to keep even the most ardent gamer amused. The game's new Skill System replaces the points-based system used in its predecessor. Also, new skills and moves are now acquired by learning techniques from an enemy officer, increasing in level or purchasing from the game's shop. The control system has been reworked to include new attacks. Each character now has two secret fighting techniques called Special Attacks. If you hold the R1 button on the PS2, your character will adopt a Special Stance. Pressing the Normal attack or Charge attack buttons will execute a Special attack. As your character level increases, these attacks will become more powerful. The variety of enemy forces has been increased dramatically, which adds to the overall gameplay. Graphics have been enhanced, enabling easier recognition of individual soldiers. Enemy soldiers also offer a greater selection of attacks, with different squads attacking in their own particular style. This makes for no two encounters ever being the same. There are five different modes of play, including the main Story Mode and a Free Mode which enables gamers to play any cleared stages. Vault Mode lets you view all weapons, items, steeds, guards and in-game movies you have acquired. In Survival Mode, players must fight their way through an endless castle to see how many floors they can clear. Finally, Sugoroku Mode is based on the Japanese board game of the same name. This is another new feature available in Samurai Warriors 2 and can be enjoyed by up to four players.

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Reviewed by: e3_silversurfer	Date: 15/11/2006	Rating:
Game is set during Japan's Feudal Warring Age and feature the struggles of the heroes and samurais during that time. Samurai Warriors 2 is a touch better than the first as it features a more "japanese" background music with a far more interesting combat system. Although the graphics engine is somewhat the same as before, the AI is much more cleverer and smart in a way that it flees and attacks you based on its individual morale. A little disappointing is that this time round, there is nothing much you can customize for your character and most of the skills and items must be purchased through a "shop". Although it is the same old bash them up kind of genre, it is worth a try and definately addictive once you get the combos and skill right.

Features

26 playable characters in all! 10 new warriors are ready for battle including the legendary Musashi Miyamoto, Ieyasu Tokugawa, the unifier of Japan, and the enigmatic ninja Kotaro Fuma.

Once forbidden techniques for each warrior are revealed! Set traps, summon ninja decoys, and more! Unleash powerful Linked Charge attacks and, for the first time ever, power up to three Musou gauges!

Castle warfare now blends seamlessly with field combat. Take control of castles on the battlefield to gain significant morale advantages.

Experience all new adventures and storylines in Story, Free, and Survival modes. Team up with friends for two-player Co-op play or compete against them at Sugoroku, a bonus party game for up to four players.

Over 70 cinematic sequences supervised by Shinsuke Sato, director of the cult hit The Princess Blade, and new music from noted fusion artist Minoru Mukaiya.

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