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is a video game developed by Koei and Omega Force for the Sony PlayStation 2. It is the sequel to Warriors Orochi, a crossover video game of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series, and the most recent entry in the Warriors franchise. The game was released on September 23 in North America and September 19 in Europe. A version for the Xbox 360 was released on September 4, 2008 in Japan, and alongside the PS2 releases in North America and Europe.
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is a video game developed by Koei and Omega Force for the Sony PlayStation 2. It is the sequel to Warriors Orochi, a crossover video game of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series, and the most recent entry in the Warriors franchise. The game was released on September 23 in North America and September 19 in Europe. A version for the Xbox 360 was released on September 4, 2008 in Japan, and alongside the PS2 releases in North America and Europe. A PSP version has been released in Japan.
Plot and Characters
Following the defeat of Orochi taek at the end of the first game, the new land consisting of the warriors from the Three Kingdoms Era of China and the Sengoku Jidai of Japan found peace. It was, however, not destined to last. Former officers under the Orochi army broke away and formed their own armies, while others even not affiliated with Orochi began to create armies of their own as well. All the while, an evil plot is in motion behind the scenes, to revive the greatest evil the world has ever known: Orochi himself.
The first Warriors Orochi boasts a roster of 79 playable characters spanning both the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series. This game introduces a total of 13 new characters, including characters new to the Warriors franchise. Along with all the characters from the first game returning, 92 characters encompass the roster of Warriors Orochi 2.
Several existing characters from the Warriors games that did not appear in Warriors Orochi make their debut in the sequel. For the first time since Dynasty Warriors 3, Fu Xi and Nu Wa are playable, complete with updated character models. Additionally, because this game is released after Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends, Yoshimoto Imagawa's updated character model, Kojiro Sasaki, Katsuie Shibata, Toshiie Maeda , Motochika Chosokabe and Gracia are included.
In addition, there are other characters, new to the Warriors franchise, that appear as well:
- Taigong Wang, also known as Jiang Ziya, was a legendary military strategist and the most famous Prime Minister from the Zhou Dynasty of China. He is the one who can easily outmatch Da Ji's strategic thinking and ordered her execution personally in their own world. He uses a fishing rod as a weapon.
- Kiyomori Taira was a military general from the Heian Period of Japan. He is allied with Orochi and is part of his resurrection. He uses a set of gigantic prayer beads as a weapon.
- Yoshitsune Minamoto was another military general from the Heian Period, opposing Kiyomori. He can fight Lu Bu evenly match and even unscathed, which surprised Wu. He wields a lightsaber-like weapon that is attached to his arm and can fire energy projectiles with it.
- Sun Wukong, also known as The "Monkey King", is the main character from Journey to the West, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature (which includes Romance of the Three Kingdoms). As in every incarnation of him, he utilizes his famous Ruyi Jingu Bang as his weapon. In order to be released from confinement by Kiyomori, Sun Wukong fights for the Orochi army.
- Himiko was the ancient Japanese shaman queen known for her relationship with the Kingdom of Wei of China. She utilizes a set of energy-firing Dogu dolls. She has a sister-like relationship with Da Ji and both are very protective of each other.
- Orochi X (Shin Orochi in Japanese version) is the revived form of Orochi. Having been revived by Kiyomori Taira and Da Ji, this new form of Orochi is more powerful and evil than before. He utilizes his same scythe as his first form, but has a more powerful moveset.
There are also two characters, Dodomeki and Gyuki, that are playable only in Survival and VS modes only. They are modeled after two new classes of Orochi generic generals. Dodomeki is a speed-type character that shares a similar moveset to Kotaro Fuma, while Gyuki is a power-type character that possess a unique moveset.
Shu Story
When Da Ji has been spotted hiding out in Shi Ting, Liu Bei decides to set out himself with a small force to pay back his followers for their actions in the previous war against Orochi. Watching from the sidelines while this is going on is the mysterious strategist, Taigong Wang.
- Starters: Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, Xing Cai, Sun Shang Xiang, Ieyasu Tokugawa, Tadakatsu Honda, Inahime, Hanzo Hattori, and Yoshimoto Imagawa
- Affiliates: Taigong Wang, Zuo Ci, Zhao Yun, Wei Yan, Lu Xun, Mitsuhide Akechi, Gracia, Zhang Liao, Zhuge Liang, Yue Ying, Himiko
- Stages: Shi Ting, Saika Village, Nagashino, Wuhang Mountains, Jia Meng Gate, Odani Castle, Koshi Castle, and Wu Zhang Plains
Wei Story
The Wei story picks up from the ending of the first game. Cao Cao, having regained leadership of Wei following the previous war against Orochi, has set out to become a major power in the new land. He takes an opportunity to get some control when a strange army led by a monkey has been sighted in the Si Province. Alongside Cao Cao is the mysterious and enigmatic Nu Wa.
- Starters: Cao Cao, Nu Wa, Dian Wei, Zhang He and Kunoichi
- Affiliates: Xiahou Dun, Xiahou Yuan, Yuan Shao, Jiang Wei, Taishi Ci, Magoichi Saika, Toshiie Maeda, Cao Pi, Cao Ren, Zhen Ji, Pang Tong, Nagamasa Azai, Oichi, Mitsunari Ishida, Katsuie Shibata, Oda Nobunaga, Sun Wukong
- Stages: Si Province, Si Shui Gate, Shizugatake, Ji Castle, Komaki-Nagakute, Yamatai, Tong Gate, and Guan Du
Wu Story
In the Wu story, Sun Jian decided not to take part amidst the fighting and chaos. Instead, defenses are strengthened and scouts are sent out to monitor the situation for the time being. Soon though, scouts find that Lu Bu, once a member of the Orochi army, is in combat at Ru Xu Kou against a new and strange warrior, Yoshitsune Minamoto.
- Starters: Sun Jian, Sun Quan, Huang Gai, Zhou Tai, Ling Tong, Okuni, Ranmaru Mori, Ginchiyo Tachibana and Motochika Chosokabe
- Affiliates: Yoshitsune Minamoto, Zhou Yu, Xiao Qiao, Goemon Ishikawa, Meng Huo, Zhu Rong, Sun Ce, Da Qiao, Xu Zhu, Pang De, Ma Chao, Lu Bu and Diao Chan
- Stages: Ru Xu Kou, Kanegasaki, Nan Zhong, Itsukushima, Okehazama, Yang Ping Gate, Yamazaki, and Chi Bi
Samurai Story
After Orochi was slain at the end of the first game, former Orochi army member Dong Zhuo left his former allegiances to do whatever he pleases. The Samurai story begins with Sakon Shima, who stops Dong Zhuo from terrorizing Lou Sang Village.
- Starters: Sakon Shima, Musashi Miyamoto, Yoshihiro Shimazu, Huang Zhong, Guan Ping and Xu Huang
- Affiliates: Zhang Jiao, Shingen Takeda, Yukimura Sanada, Kojiro Sasaki, Kenshin Uesugi, Kanetsugu Naoe, Fu Xi, Sima Yi, Lu Meng, Gan Ning, Nobunaga Oda, Nohime, Nene, Hideyoshi Toyotomi and Kiyomori Taira
- Stages: Lou Sang Village, Ji Province, Hasedo, Chang Ban, Liang Province, Hu Lao Gate, Bai Di Castle, and Sekigahara
Orochi's Story
Unlike the other four stories, Orochi's own story and campaign are a prequel to the first game, explaining the events that lead up to the story of the first game.
- Starters: Orochi, Da Ji, Dong Zhuo
- Affiliates: Kotaro Fuma, Keiji Maeda, Zhuge Liang, Sun Ce, Sun Quan, Sun Shang Xiang, Zhou Tai, Da Qiao, Ieyasu Tokugawa, Inahime, Hanzo Hattori, and Masamune Date
- Stages: Odawara Castle (West), Cheng Du, Kawanakajima, He Fei, Edo Castle, Yi Ling, Mikatagahara, and Hinokawa
By the start of this game, Dong Zhuo, Lu Bu, and Masamune Date had left the Orochi army following the Serpent King's death. Kiyomori Taira, Sun Wukong and Himiko later joined the army.
There are two new classes of Orochi generic officers: A demonic-like boar class, named after types of minerals, and a demon ninja class, named after a variety of flora & fauna and species of spider.
New Gameplay Mechanics
The core gameplay of Warriors Orochi 2 follows the same premise as its predecessor; three warriors are selected and can be switched at will. However, this sequel introduces additional new concepts:
- Team assists: When the primary character is attacked, one of the standby characters will appear and assist the player. The assist attacks and effects depend on the class of the character (Power, Speed, Technique).
- Strategies When the play fulfills a certain requirement like defeating a certain amount of officers or enemies, a special strategy will be activated and are beneficial to allies.
- Triple attacks: When the ability is triggered, the two standby characters will appear and, together with the primary character, unleash a triple Musou attack.
These are some combination's of characters that have a special triple Musou attack unique to the team. Some of the combinations are:
- Taigong Wang, Fu Xi, Nu Wa
- Liu Bei, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei
- Sun Ce, Sun Quan, Sun Shang Xiang
- Nobunaga Oda, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Ieyasu Tokugawa
- Dian Wei, Zhou Tai, Ranmaru Mori
- Kunoichi, Hanzo Hattori, Kotaro Fuma
- Da Ji, Zhen Ji, No
- Orochi, Lu Bu, Tadakatsu Honda
- Xiahou Yuan, Huang Zhong, Ina
- Ieyasu Tokugawa, Masamune Date, Magoichi Saika
- Cao Cao, Sun Jian, Liu Bei
- Lu Bu, Wei Yan, Mitsuhide Akechi
- Zhuge Liang, Zhou Yu, Sima Yi
New Game modes
In addition to the Story, Free and Gallery Modes from the first game, there are other new modes of gameplay:
New Weapon Upgrades and Fusions
A feature introduced in the first Warriors Orochi, upgrading and modifying weapons has been given a new twist by fulfilling the requirement for a much better skill imbued on a weapon.
Treasure Hunt Side Quests
In addition to normal game objectives and missions on each map, hidden Treasures are placed on each map. Each map has different hidden Treasures.
Versus mode
A feature from Dynasty Warriors 4 and the original Samurai Warriors, Versus Mode pits two players against each other in four separate modes. Players can select teams of three characters different from each other.
Tag Team and Elimination
This mode pits two players against each other in a traditional fighting game (which the very first Dynasty Warriors is). Tag Team gives each player three characters as a team, while Elimination gives players one character each.
Tower
The objective of this game mode is to knock out more enemies than the opponent.
Steeple Chase
Steeple Chase resembles a traditional arcade style racing game. Two players ride horses and race to the finish line. Items are available in-game to give players added abilities.
Survival mode
Survival mode follows the same concepts of Tag Team. The difference is the number of computer opponents is infinite.
Dream Mode
In the all-new Dream Mode, players can select three of the available 92 characters in this game and play through a special scenario tailored to the chosen team. None of the characters that appear outside the Three Kingdoms and Sengoku periods are part of any teams. There are 28 stages total.
Stages
Twenty new stages are included in the sequel. Most of the stages were brought over from Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends and Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends. Most, if not all, stages from the first Warriors Orochi return in the stories, while others are used in Dream Mode stages.
Stages from Dynasty Warriors 5: Xtreme Legends
- Mt. Kunlun
- Chang Sha
- Lou Sang Village
- Yan Province
- Si Province
- Ji Castle
- Jia Meng Gate
- Yang Ping Gate
- Ru Xu Kou
- Han Shui
- Mai Castle
- Shi Ting
- Mt. Qi
- Nan Zhong
Stages from Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends
Stages new to the Warriors franchise
Costumes
Unlike the first game's character palette swaps, Warriors Orochi 2 will feature different costumes for each character. Each character has three costumes; the same 2 palette swap costumes as in the first game return, and a different costume that will either be their Dynasty Warriors 4 costume or their Samurai Warriors costume will be included for this game (with the exceptions of Oichi and Masamune Date). Characters that debuted after Dynasty Warriors 4 or the original Samurai Warriors get new alternate costumes entirely. To unlock these 3rd costumes, the characters must have their proficiency at level 10.
To promote Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce, the PSP version of Warriors Orochi 2 features the Musou Awakening forms of Zhao Yun, Xiahou Dun and Sun Shang Xiang as usable costumes, unlocked by completing the story modes.
Reception
As of July 9, 2008, the game has sold 946,131 copies in Japan, according to Famitsu.
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