Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: PlayStation 2, Xbox 360
- Developers: Omega Force
- Publishers: Koei, Koei Tecmo
Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends: The Ultimate Musou Experience
Introduction
Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends is the fifth and final expansion in the Samurai Warriors series, and it is the definitive version of the game. It was released in 2007 for the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Xtreme Legends introduces new characters, weapons, and campaigns, making it the most complete and satisfying Samurai Warriors experience to date.
New Characters
One of the most significant additions to Xtreme Legends is the inclusion of three new playable characters:
- Shibata Katsuie: A fierce and loyal general who wields two hand axes.
- Sasaki Kojiro: A master swordsman who can summon an ex-dimensional sword during battle.
- Imagawa Yoshimoto: A powerful daimyo who returns to the series with an updated character design.
These new characters add even more variety to the already impressive roster of Samurai Warriors 2. Each character has their own unique playstyle and abilities, so players can find the one that best suits their preferences.
New Weapons
In addition to the new characters, Xtreme Legends also introduces a number of new weapons. These weapons give players even more options to customize their characters and find the perfect combination of stats and abilities. Some of the new weapons include:
- Hand axes: Shibata Katsuie’s signature weapons, which allow him to attack with incredible speed and agility.
- Ex-dimensional sword: Sasaki Kojiro’s special weapon, which can be used to unleash powerful attacks and summon illusions.
- Updated character designs: Imagawa Yoshimoto has received a new character design that is more in line with his appearance in other Samurai Warriors games.
New Campaigns
Xtreme Legends also includes two new campaigns:
- Battle of Okehazama: This campaign focuses on the battle between Oda Nobunaga and Imagawa Yoshimoto.
- Hideyoshi’s Shikoku campaign: This campaign follows Toyotomi Hideyoshi as he conquers the island of Shikoku.
These new campaigns add even more content to the already massive Samurai Warriors 2 experience. Players can now relive some of the most famous battles in Japanese history, and experience the stories of some of the most iconic samurai warriors.
Other Features
In addition to the new characters, weapons, and campaigns, Xtreme Legends also includes a number of other new features, such as:
- New difficulty modes: Xtreme Legends introduces two new difficulty modes: Easy and Hard. This makes the game more accessible to new players, while also providing a challenge for experienced players.
- New online modes: Xtreme Legends includes new online modes that allow players to compete against each other in a variety of different ways.
- Improved graphics and sound: Xtreme Legends features improved graphics and sound over the original Samurai Warriors 2. This makes the game even more immersive and visually stunning.
Conclusion
Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends is the ultimate Musou experience. It includes everything from the original game, plus a wealth of new content. With its new characters, weapons, campaigns, and features, Xtreme Legends is the definitive version of Samurai Warriors 2 and a must-play for fans of the series.
Review Score
8.5/10
Art
Cover Art
Screenshots
