Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Adventure, Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat ’em up
- Platforms: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, Xbox 360
- Developers: Koei, Omega Force
- Publishers: Koei
Warriors Orochi 2: An Epic Crossover of Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors
Warriors Orochi 2 is a 2008 video game developed by Koei (now Tecmo Koei) and Omega Force for the PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, and PlayStation Portable. It is the sequel to Warriors Orochi, a crossover video game of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series. The game was released in Japan on September 4, 2008, and in North America and Europe on September 19, 2008.
Warriors Orochi 2 features a roster of over 90 characters from the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series, as well as a number of new characters created specifically for the game. The game’s story follows the characters as they team up to defeat the forces of Orochi, a powerful serpent who has conquered the world.
The gameplay in Warriors Orochi 2 is similar to that of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors games. Players control a single character and must defeat hordes of enemies in order to complete objectives. The game features a variety of new features, including the ability to switch between characters on the fly and a new “True Musou” attack that can be used to deal massive damage to enemies.
Warriors Orochi 2 was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its large roster of characters, its fast-paced gameplay, and its epic story. The game sold over 2 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling games in the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series.
Gameplay
Warriors Orochi 2 is a hack-and-slash game in which players control a single character and must defeat hordes of enemies in order to complete objectives. The game features a variety of new features, including the ability to switch between characters on the fly and a new “True Musou” attack that can be used to deal massive damage to enemies.
The game’s combat system is similar to that of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors games. Players can use a variety of attacks, including normal attacks, charge attacks, and special attacks. Players can also block and dodge enemy attacks.
One of the new features in Warriors Orochi 2 is the ability to switch between characters on the fly. This allows players to quickly adapt to different situations and to take advantage of the unique abilities of each character. For example, players can switch to a character with a long-range weapon to attack enemies from a distance, or to a character with a powerful crowd-control ability to clear out a group of enemies.
Another new feature in Warriors Orochi 2 is the “True Musou” attack. The True Musou attack is a powerful special attack that can be used to deal massive damage to enemies. The True Musou attack can only be used once per battle, so players must use it wisely.
Characters
Warriors Orochi 2 features a roster of over 90 characters from the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series, as well as a number of new characters created specifically for the game. The game’s roster includes some of the most popular characters from both series, such as Liu Bei, Zhao Yun, Nobunaga Oda, and Sanada Yukimura.
The new characters in Warriors Orochi 2 are all unique and interesting, and they add a lot of depth to the game’s roster. For example, there is a character named Da Ji, who is a powerful sorceress who can control the elements. There is also a character named Sima Zhao, who is a brilliant strategist who can use his intelligence to outwit his enemies.
Story
The story of Warriors Orochi 2 follows the characters as they team up to defeat the forces of Orochi, a powerful serpent who has conquered the world. Orochi is a formidable enemy, and the characters will need to use all of their skills and abilities to defeat him.
The story of Warriors Orochi 2 is told through a series of cutscenes and in-game dialogue. The cutscenes are well-produced and they do a good job of setting up the story and the characters. The in-game dialogue is also well-written, and it helps to flesh out the characters and their relationships.
Graphics and Sound
Warriors Orochi 2 is a beautiful game. The graphics are sharp and detailed, and the character models are very well-done. The game’s environments are also very impressive, and they do a good job of creating a sense of atmosphere.
The sound in Warriors Orochi 2 is also very good. The music is epic and sweeping, and it helps to set the tone for the game’s battles. The voice acting is also very good, and the actors do a great job of bringing the characters to life.
Overall
Warriors Orochi 2 is an excellent game. It features a large roster of characters, fast-paced gameplay, and an epic story. The game’s graphics and sound are also very good. Overall, Warriors Orochi 2 is a must-play for fans of hack-and-slash games.
Review Score
8.5/10
