Summary
- Release Year: 2009
- Genres: Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: Wii
- Developers: Nintendo EAD, Omega Force
- Publishers: Koei Tecmo, Nintendo
Samurai Warriors 3: A Review
Introduction
Samurai Warriors 3 is the third installment in the Samurai Warriors series, a spin-off of the Dynasty Warriors series. The game was released in 2009 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It was later ported to the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Windows.
Samurai Warriors 3 is set in the Sengoku period of Japan, a period of great political and military upheaval. The game features a cast of over 40 playable characters, each with their own unique story and motivations.
Gameplay
Samurai Warriors 3 is a hack-and-slash game in which the player controls a single character and fights their way through hordes of enemies. The game features a variety of different attacks, including regular attacks, charged attacks, and special attacks. Players can also use a variety of different weapons, including swords, spears, and bows and arrows.
One of the new features in Samurai Warriors 3 is the Spirit Gauge. The Spirit Gauge is a meter that fills up as the player defeats enemies. Once the Spirit Gauge is full, the player can unleash a powerful special attack. The type of special attack that is unleashed depends on the character that the player is using.
Another new feature in Samurai Warriors 3 is the ability to perform Ultimate Musou attacks. Ultimate Musou attacks are even more powerful than regular special attacks, and they can only be performed when the Spirit Gauge is full. Ultimate Musou attacks are unique to each character, and they can be very effective against large groups of enemies.
Story
Samurai Warriors 3 features a story mode that follows the events of the Sengoku period. The story mode is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different character or group of characters. The story mode is well-written and engaging, and it does a good job of bringing the Sengoku period to life.
Characters
Samurai Warriors 3 features a cast of over 40 playable characters. Each character has their own unique story, motivations, and fighting style. Some of the most popular characters in the game include:
- Nobunaga Oda: A powerful daimyo who seeks to unify Japan under his rule.
- Hideyoshi Toyotomi: A peasant who rose to become one of the most powerful men in Japan.
- Ieyasu Tokugawa: A daimyo who eventually succeeded in unifying Japan.
- Kenshin Uesugi: A skilled swordsman who is known for his military prowess.
- Masamune Date: A daimyo who is known for his distinctive eyepatch and his love of war.
Graphics
Samurai Warriors 3 features beautiful graphics that bring the Sengoku period to life. The game’s environments are lush and detailed, and the character models are well-animated. The game also runs very smoothly, even on older hardware.
Sound
Samurai Warriors 3 features a great soundtrack that perfectly captures the atmosphere of the Sengoku period. The game’s sound effects are also very good, and they help to create a sense of immersion.
Overall
Samurai Warriors 3 is an excellent action game that improves upon its predecessors in many ways. The new Spirit Gauge adds a new level of strategy to combat, and the Xtreme Legends expansions add even more content. Whether you’re a fan of the series or just looking for a great action game, Samurai Warriors 3 is definitely worth checking out.
Score: 8/10
Review Score
8/10
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