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Dynasty Warriors 6 image and info palooza photo

On a whim, I decided to check out the lovely KOEI resource site, KOEI Warriors and saw that over the weekend, those fine followers of all things hack n' slash have put up a veritable treasure trove of goodies for the Dynasty Warriors cult on Destructoid to drool over. Dynasty Warriors 6's official site launched just yesterday and with it came a few tidbits of information alongside screenshots and a few CG artworks of the traditionally reimagined characters. From the looks of things, the cast members have undergone some dramatic facelifts since the last sequel, moreso than usual. Check out the new-look Lu Bu, I think you'll agree he's considerably more epic than ever before. Also of note to fellow DW buffs are the silver-maned Sun Jian and a rather emo-haired Xiahou Dun.

Along with the new screenshots, the KOEI Warriors have a tiny slice of information regarding the game's new focus on player freedom. 'Renbu' is the apparent name of DW6's new system, and it's being said that not only does the chance exist for limitless combo opportunities, you'll be given the ability to create your own moveset as well. Some of the images also hint at new gameplay elements, with shots of Zhao Yun climbing a ladder (yes, it's a first for the series) and appearing to swim. Of course, hearing something about online multiplayer and an Xbox 360 release would be even more interesting to me, but I'll take what I can get. Now excuse me while I sit in the corner and be very, very excited for this game.


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Roflcopter Pilot's Avatar
Roflcopter Pilot at 07/22/2007 18:02
Ehh, the gameplay will still be it's repetitive self.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/22/2007 18:04
I know. I'm so excited.
pheonix-blood's Avatar
pheonix-blood at 07/22/2007 18:05
i came. i love Dynasty Warriors!
Shah's Avatar
Shah at 07/22/2007 18:05
Still looks like the lame, old graphics engine used for the previous games, too...
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/22/2007 18:06
No it doesn't.
Shah's Avatar
Shah at 07/22/2007 18:09
http://www.destructoid.com/elephant//ul/11573-noscale-Image21.jpg

Fuck yeah it does? I'm talking about gameplay graphics pal.
Niero's Avatar
Niero at 07/22/2007 18:14
I hope they add a little variety to the buttonmashing formula I loved on the ps2. I wanted to play Gundam on the ps3 for eternity but I got tired fast, I hope they speed it up a notch too
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/22/2007 18:15
Yeah. It looks superior to Dynasty Warriors 5, pal.

I think you are too blinded by the win to see it.
gomeja's Avatar
gomeja at 07/22/2007 18:15
Hope there's an improved character creation system.
Crunshii's Avatar
Crunshii at 07/22/2007 18:19
this is a pretty kool pic
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 07/22/2007 18:19
Yes! Now they only need to map heavy attack to X, quick attack to Y, jump to B and musou to A and ladies and gentlemen: the next generation is here!
Magesx's Avatar
Magesx at 07/22/2007 18:20
So I get to hit things? With a sword?

FUCKING YES
Shah's Avatar
Shah at 07/22/2007 18:21
Um, if it wouldn't look superior to DW5, I'd feel ashamed for Koei because I believe they can deliver quality if they want to.

This doesn't change the fact that it still isn't worthy of a "next-gen" logo visually. It's the same fucked up engine in hi-res with boring models and environments.

Heck even N3 looks superior to this game which is released what, 1 or 2 years later.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/22/2007 18:22
Yep, this is going to be the greatest game ever made. I agree.
Justice's Avatar
Justice at 07/22/2007 18:23
Jim you are hilarious with your devotion and dedication
Shah's Avatar
Shah at 07/22/2007 18:25
Whatever. Don't get me wrong, I like the DW games and the simplicity in the gameplay, but they could spend some time on developing an up to date graphics engine.

Hiding it will not change the truth Jim.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/22/2007 18:27
Shah ... you must be new here, right? Just sit back, settle down and go with the flow.

In other news, the President of the United States of America just awarded Dynasty Warriors 6 the "President's Choice" award for "Most amount of ass kicked by a game that he has played".
Shah's Avatar
Shah at 07/22/2007 18:30
Indeed I am. I am not new to having an opinion though.

*sits back*
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/22/2007 18:33
Shah, the point is, I'm mostly playing with you. I know damn well what DW's faults are, but for my continued defense, please see Justice's post.
Shah's Avatar
Shah at 07/22/2007 18:34
That, I know. And I like being played. Don't stop <3
Jordan Grim Devore's Avatar
Jordan Grim Devore at 07/22/2007 18:35
I know that Gundam demo hit PSN, but did it ever make it onto Live? I wanted to try it out.
EternalDarkWing's Avatar
EternalDarkWing at 07/22/2007 18:35
I am Cao Pi.
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 07/22/2007 18:35
N3 showed us how you can fuck up a Dynasty Warriors clone. First, you remove horses. Then, you set the walking speed to that of the average player who can enjoy it: 78 with Parkinson's. Finally, you remove Zhou Yun. Tadaaaaa: failure.

DW6 will indeed be the greatest game ever made, because it has horses and Zhou Yun. It will also allow me to marry Jim Sterling.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/22/2007 18:37
Do you realize that if this became a PS3 exclusive, I would actually BUY a PlayStation 3 for it? I am that obsessed right now.
Shah's Avatar
Shah at 07/22/2007 18:42
Obsessed with ancient Japanese violence huh? I know that too well. Luckily I was only able to get my filthy hands on DW4:Empires for the PC.

Rest awaits 360.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/22/2007 18:45
It's Chinese, btw. I've read the book that it's based on, too. Fucking marvellous read if you can take near 2000 year old writing style.
pheonix-blood's Avatar
pheonix-blood at 07/22/2007 18:49
romance of the 3 kingdoms. its an amazing book.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/22/2007 18:53
Fucking right. Only downside is that it makes me want KOEI to put a Deng Ai character in the game so fucking badly.
Trevor McGee's Avatar
Trevor McGee at 07/22/2007 18:54
Meh, I enjoyed the first one, but they're just fucking beating a dead horse with this series now. It hasn't been very fun or interesting since the first one for me, so what's so different about this one? Slightly more impressive looking and perhaps more enemies on screen? Whooptie doo. Not worth it.
Shah's Avatar
Shah at 07/22/2007 18:55
It's Chinese? No shit? How come I didn't notice? :(
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/22/2007 19:01
Because all Asians look the same to you?
Shah's Avatar
Shah at 07/22/2007 19:03
Hey, that may be it. Other than that, weren't Samurais common for both Jap and Chi?
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 07/22/2007 19:06


Btw Jim, I once tried to get into the chinese tv-series of Romance of the Three Kingdoms. But they didn't sub the locations nor the poems... Which made it feel like Dynasty Warriors' storytelling. Maybe one day they will redo it in HD though.
In the mean time, we will have John Woo's Dynasty Warriors 6 The Movie!!!!
Zero_armada's Avatar
Zero_armada at 07/22/2007 19:06
Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill
I love killing! :D
pheonix-blood's Avatar
pheonix-blood at 07/22/2007 19:13
the books are difficult to understand, what with KOEI changing the names to try and confuse us! damn them!
drunkenshaolin's Avatar
drunkenshaolin at 07/22/2007 19:22
have too keep my eye out for this 1
Mister Disco's Avatar
Mister Disco at 07/22/2007 19:34
Fuck yes! Ancient China, I have returned!

This was originally built to be a PS3 game (I remember the announcement a couple years ago), but it will most certainly see a 360 release. I wouldn't be surprised if they hit simultaneously over here in the States, much like DW:Gundam will.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/22/2007 19:41
I hope so. I tried to swear off the DW series a while ago, but I've been re-infected yet again and I really, really can't wait to play it. I'd rather have it on 360 though.
Mister Disco's Avatar
Mister Disco at 07/22/2007 19:56
I'd prefer 360, too. And, don't be ashamed of the KOEI love, Jim. Embrace it! Those whiners can bitch about repetitive gameplay all they like. Is it really that different from picking attack options off a menu? Most games feature repetitive gameplay. At least in this you get to mow down thousands of peons in style :D
TheMayor's Avatar
TheMayor at 07/22/2007 20:29
I've loved the series since Dynasty Warriors 3. But not as much as Jim.

Screens look interesting enough, and I'm almost done with Ninety Nine Nights, which is kind of almost the same thing, but not as good.

....I'm going to buy this
DrkAdonis's Avatar
DrkAdonis at 07/22/2007 21:43
Jim. I am your loyal follower in that which is DW loyalty and obsession. I've loved this game for as long as I can remember. Hell, I even played the Romance of the Three Kingdom games before DW was even around!

Keep on keeping us posted with updates, man. I drool every time you make a sweet post like this!
JLanphear's Avatar
JLanphear at 07/22/2007 22:22
Good lord this game looks so fucking pretty. Jim, your dedication is rivaled by few, and admirable as none.

Also, I can't believe KOEI ACTUALLY made Lu Bu even more frightening. I didn't think it was possible. I already scream with absolute panic and agony, soiling myself when he appears as it is.
SourGr8pes's Avatar
SourGr8pes at 07/22/2007 22:44
Xiahou Dun looks like he'll be cutting more of his wrists than enemy hordes
Robert's Avatar
Robert at 07/22/2007 23:57
I freakin love these games.

threekingdoms.com for anyone who wants to read the entire book without buying it. Free win!

They BETTER expand the game past 234 AD. We need Deng Ai vs. Jiang Wei. And Ding Feng. And aw crap it's already happened, I'm gonna troll DW message boards for months now. :(
boxhound's Avatar
boxhound at 07/23/2007 00:25
Wow! Lu Bu's armor looks freaking sick! Great, now Koei is going to take more money out of my pocket. :(
hoi1ma's Avatar
hoi1ma at 07/23/2007 04:02
I HATE G4 TV, I am Cao Pi, I am Cao Pi, I am Cao Pi. Fuck you G4 !!! you just insult a real name that is Chinese.
Come to think of it, it does sound hilarous, I love all musuo games up to musou orochi, seeing this makes me extremely excited. I will get last lvl weapons if lvl 4 aint last, and all status up item maxed. I love the way how i can use upgrade items on an untrain character, make them extremely strong in the beggining.
You know, I dont think I can ever get sick of any musuo games for the rest of my gaming life.
Robert's Avatar
Robert at 07/23/2007 09:57
Agreed.

Now that I think of it, though, Zhao Yun is starting to look exactly like whats-his-name Sanada from the SW games. Yukimura.
PwnDaddy's Avatar
PwnDaddy at 07/23/2007 13:01
*drools*

I agree with you here Jim, this is definitely the next-gen attempt. DW5 wasn't really all that impressive (I have the empires one for 360) graphically, and empires is alwasy a little different than the originals. But this and DW:G are gonna make my wallet squeal like a piggy.

And dibs on Sun Ce. Tonfa ownage!!
Roryzilla's Avatar
Roryzilla at 07/24/2007 18:38
Ninety-Nine Nights looks better. This will play better. Jim, can you imgaine if Epic made lovey-dovey with Koei and made a super advanced graphics engine for dynasty warriors alone? Then everyone would witness the true power of win.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 07/25/2007 13:52
That would be TRIUMPHANT!
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