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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Ehh, the gameplay will still be it's repetitive self.
I know. I'm so excited.
i came. i love Dynasty Warriors!
Still looks like the lame, old graphics engine used for the previous games, too...
No it doesn't.
http://www.destructoid.com/elephant//ul/11573-noscale-Image21.jpg
Fuck yeah it does? I'm talking about gameplay graphics pal.
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
Yeah. It looks superior to Dynasty Warriors 5, pal.
I think you are too blinded by the win to see it.
Hope there's an improved character creation system.
this is a pretty kool pic
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!
So I get to hit things? With a sword?
FUCKING YES
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.
Yep, this is going to be the greatest game ever made. I agree.
Jim you are hilarious with your devotion and dedication
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.
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".
Indeed I am. I am not new to having an opinion though.
*sits back*
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.
That, I know. And I like being played. Don't stop <3
I know that Gundam demo hit PSN, but did it ever make it onto Live? I wanted to try it out.
I am Cao Pi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
romance of the 3 kingdoms. its an amazing book.
Fucking right. Only downside is that it makes me want KOEI to put a Deng Ai character in the game so fucking badly.
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.
It's Chinese? No shit? How come I didn't notice? :(
Because all Asians look the same to you?
Hey, that may be it. Other than that, weren't Samurais common for both Jap and Chi?
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!!!!
Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill Kill
I love killing! :D
the books are difficult to understand, what with KOEI changing the names to try and confuse us! damn them!
have too keep my eye out for this 1
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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.
Xiahou Dun looks like he'll be cutting more of his wrists than enemy hordes
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. :(
Wow! Lu Bu's armor looks freaking sick! Great, now Koei is going to take more money out of my pocket. :(
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.
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.
*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!!
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.
That would be TRIUMPHANT!
Indubitably.
does anyone know whether you can creat a character or not cause it would be ace if you could p.s i agree with the main title " lu bu will RAPE you" with the weapon he has i aint surprised that was put with the title :P
I love dynasty warriors, I have all of the games from 1 - 5 including the empires lol, I have completed them all except for 5 empires, I will be well gutted if they stopped brnging them out, cannot wait for dynasty warrior 6 to come out on PS2 (hopefully).
Brilliant game overall, rated: 10 out of 10!, my favourie player has to be Zho Ci, the mysertious character who's weapon is actually fairly equal to Lu Bu's so e isn't all that scary as people say in my opinion lol.
James.
i love koei products because its so cool
the thing love most is dynasty warriors i have played every single dynasty warriors game i own dynasty warriors 2 3 4 5 and 5 empires, 5 xl. and i played all tatacs games plus samurial warriors 1 2 and empires plus samurial warriors xl
thats how much i love it
ya i cant wait for this game but ya i also would prefer it on 360 but did u guys see the new trailer for it? looks fuckin sweet i cant wait for it i really cant
Theres one charecter that has changed that i dont know about
who here thinks diao chan is hot