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Warriors Orochi 3 (commonly known as 無双OROCHI 2 or Musou OROCHI 2 in Japan), is a 2011 hack and slash video game developed by Tecmo Koei and Omega Force for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
This is the fourth installment of the crossover series Warriors Orochi - the combination of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series - and serves as a sequel to Warriors Orochi 2.
The game was released in Japan on December 22, 2011, in Europe on April 6, 2012, and North America on March 20, 2012 (PlayStation 3) and March 27, 2012 (Xbox 360). It was later re-released onto the PSP in Japan only on July 19, 2012, then released again along side the release of the Wii U world wide.
OverviewEdit
Set several years after the events of Warriors Orochi 2, with a decisive battle against a multi-headed serpent known as the Hydra. the Hydra, as well as the re-appearance of Kiyomori, has once again thrust the once peaceful world back into chaos. Many warriors are killed, and the serpent appears to be unbeatable. However, the Moon Princess Kaguya appears and uses the power of time travel to send back the last remaining generals - Hanbei Takenaka, Sima Zhao and Ma Chao - to the past to save their fallen comrades.
The main focus of this title is the complete eradication of Orochi's forces. Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors characters are also given the choice to return to their time lines.
Link to the Dead or Alive SeriesEdit
Characters from other Tecmo Koei franchises appeared in this title as playable guest characters, or 'Collaboration Characters.' Two of these characters included Ryu Hayabusa, who was representing his original series Ninja Gaiden, and Ayane representing Dead or Alive (although her physical appearance and fighting style are based on how she is in Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2). Other Collaboration Characters include Joan of Arc from Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War,, Achilles from Warriors: Legends of Troy, and Nemea from Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll.
Other Dead or Alive elements have been used in Warriors Orochi 3 as well. The timeline that Ayane is taken from in the events of Warriors Orochi 3, into the alternate dimension created by the demon Orochi, is from after the events of Dead or Alive 4 and the fourth Dead or Alive World Combat Championship and sections of the Seaside Paradise stage from said game can be seen as parts of the battlefield during the Battle of Hasedō. Ayane's musical theme is a remix of her Dead or Alive 2 theme, Tehu Tehu.
In the WiiU port of the game, Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper, a new mode called Duel Mode was included. Players taking to an arena and fighting each other in teams of 3 vs 3, with special ability cards to perform special attacks. In the PS3 and PSVita re-release, Musou Orochi 2 Ultimate, a new stage based off the D.W.A. Coliseum is included for this mode. It also serves as Kasumi's cross over stage during normal game play, merged with the historical battle of Yan Province. Kasumi's theme song in Ultimate is a remix of her theme Hitohira.
Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate Collaboration CostumesEdit
Those who purchased first-print versions of Musou Orochi 2 Ultimate received a downloadable serial code for Warriors Orochi inspired costumes for the following characters in Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate:
- Kasumi dressed as Gracia.
- Ayane dressed as Wang Yuanji.
- Momiji dressed as Sanzang.
These costumes were later made available for purchase.
UpdatesEdit
Musou OROCHI 2 SpecialEdit
PSP release for Japan only. Includes two new characters Rachel from the Ninja Gaiden series, as well as Seimei Abe from Japanese lore. This also comes with a special stage and theme for Rachel, and new theme for Seimei Abe.
Warriors Orochi 3 HyperEdit
Wii U release available in all regions. It was Koei's launch title for the Wii U's release world wide. Includes all the bonus content that was added in Special, as well as new content. Two new characters, Momiji from Ninja Gaiden and Shennong from Chinese mythology. This also comes with a special stage and theme for Momiji, and new theme for Shennong.
Warriors Orochi 3 UltimateEdit
PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita update released on September 26, 2013 in Japan. It contains all the features and characters from Hyper, as well as new content. It has Xu Shu from Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires added to the cast, Sterkenburg from Gust's Atelier RPG series, Sophitia from Namco's Soulcalibur IV, and even includes Dead or Alive's very own Kasumi. It also includes all new characters; Yinglong the Chinese holy dragon deity of rain, and Mae Tamamo, a fox demoness well known throughout Japanese mythology.
A PlayStation 4 version was released in Japan on June 26, 2014. North American and European releases will follow in September 2014 for PS3, PS4, Vita, and Xbox One.
GalleryEdit
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Ayane Render - Default Costume Ayane Render - Second Costume Ayane Render - DLC Costume Ayane Screenshot - Ayane's stage Ryu Render - Default Costume Ryu Render - Second Costume Ryu Render - DLC Costume Ryu Screenshot - Ryu's Stage Ayane Promotional Screenshot Ayane Promotional Screenshot Ryu Promotional Screenshot Ryu Promotional Screenshot Ayane Screenshot, with Yoshitsune Minamoto Ryu Screenshot, with Kiyomori Taira |
Musou OROCHI 2 Special (PSP) |
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Rachel Render - Default Costume Rachel Render - Second Costume Rachel Screenshot - Rachel's Stage Rachel Promotional Screenshot |
Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper (Wii U) |
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Momiji Render - Default Costume Momiji Render - Second Costume Momiji Screenshot - Momiji's Stage Momiji Promotional Screenshot |
Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate (PS3/PS4/Vita/Xbox One) |
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Kasumi Render - Default Costume Kasumi Render - Second Costume Kasumi Screenshot - Kasumi's Stage Kasumi Promotional Screenshot |
Gameplay Demos |
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WO3-Ayane Play Demo WO3-Ryu Play Demo WO3U-Rachel Play Demo WO3U-Momiji Play Demo WO3U-Kasumi Play Demo |
External LinksEdit
Warriors Orochi 3Edit
- Koei Wiki: Warriors Orochi 3 & DLC Page
- Official North American Website & DLC Website
- Official European Website & DLC Website
- Official Japanese Website & DLC Website
Musou OROCHI 2 SpecialEdit
- Koei Wiki: Musou OROCHI 2 Special & DLC Page
- Official Japanese Website & DLC Website
Warriors Orochi 3 HyperEdit
- Koei Wiki: Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper & DLC Page
- Official Japanese Website & DLC Website
Warriors Orochi 3 UltimateEdit
- Koei Wiki: Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate & DLC Page
- Official Japanese Website & DLC Website
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Developer(s) | Omega Force |
Publisher(s) | Koei |
Director(s) | Minoru Honda |
Designer(s) | Atsushi Ichiyanagi |
Series | Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors, Warriors Orochi |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, PlayStation Portable, Microsoft Windows |
Release | PlayStation 2, Xbox 360
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Genre(s) | Hack and slash |
Mode(s) | Multiplayer |
Warriors Orochi (無双オロチMusō Orochi) is a beat 'em up video game for PlayStation 2 and Xbox 360, developed by Koei and Omega Force. It is a crossover of two of Koei's popular video game series, Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors (specifically Dynasty Warriors 5 and Samurai Warriors 2) and the first title in the Warriors Orochi series.
The game was released on March 21, 2007, in Japan, September 18 in North America, September 21 in Europe, September 27 in Australia and September 28 in New Zealand. The game came out for the Xbox 360 in Japan on September 13, and the European version came out on the same date as the PlayStation 2 version in the North America. The game was ported to the PlayStation Portable, released in Japan on February 2008, March 25 in North America, and March 28 in Europe.[1] A PC version was released in North America on March 25, 2008.
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Plot[edit]
The fictional events of the game begin when the Serpent King Orochi created a rift in time and space. By creating a twisted new world and bringing together warriors from the Three Kingdoms era of China and the Warring States period of Japan (more than 1,000 years apart in history), Orochi wished to test the might of the warriors of these two eras.
The story is told in four separate but related subplots. Each subplot starts the player with three characters. More characters are unlocked as the player progresses through the story or satisfies certain conditions in certain stages. Each subplot is named after one of the Three Kingdoms, and one from the perspective of the Samurai Warriors characters. Characters from different factions band together in each subplot to confront Orochi. Because of the storyline, most of the characters have split from their respective factions in the original games and have been forced into other scenarios. However, the character selection screen still places all the characters in their original positions.
Shu story[edit]
In the Shu Han story, the Shu forces were in shambles after their battle with Orochi. Many Shu officers were captured by Orochi, went missing, or joined other forces. Zhao Yun was captured by Orochi's forces and held prisoner in Ueda Castle. He is later rescued by Zuo Ci, Yoshihiro Shimazu and Xing Cai. Zuo Ci revealed startling news to Zhao Yun, which led him to embark upon a quest with help from unexpected allies.
Wei story[edit]
In the Kingdom of Wei story, Cao Cao had disappeared in his battle against Orochi's forces. His son, Cao Pi, took up leadership of the Wei clan and allied himself with Orochi, under the offer sent by his strategist, Da Ji. There were a few Wei officers who refused to surrender, or ended up joining other forces opposing Orochi. Under the new alliance, Orochi orders Cao Pi to suppress all those who oppose him. Though Cao Pi obediently obeys Orochi's every command, he has an ulterior motive that he is planning as the story progresses.
Wu story[edit]
In the Kingdom of Wu story, Orochi uses the captive Sun Jian and other Wu officers to blackmail the Sun family into servitude. Orochi demanded that rebel leaders and officers be turned over in exchange for the release of the captives. Sun Ce is the first to rebel against Orochi, under the guidance of Sakon Shima, and much to the disapproval of his siblings, Quan and Shang Xiang.
Samurai Warriors story[edit]
In this story, Nobunaga Oda, Shingen Takeda, and Kenshin Uesugi each maintained a resistance force against Orochi's army. Even in this most dire of circumstances, the three daimyōs refuse to work together against Orochi. Each of them were focused on assimilating smaller resistance forces spread throughout the land into their own forces.
Orochi Army[edit]
The Orochi Army consists of pale-skinned troops that behave similarly to regular troops of the protagonist forces. Several major characters from both Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors either aligned themselves or were subverted by Orochi, fighting in his name. Orochi's main headquarters is at Koshi Castle, where the final confrontation takes place for all four stories in the game.
In the original Japanese version, the Orochi officers are named after various legendary monsters (youkai) in both Chinese and Japanese folklores, while the English version has them named after various species of snakes (using their common names) as a pun to Orochi being the Serpent King. The Orochi officers all share the same character model, and are unplayable enemy characters.
Characters[edit]
A total of 79 characters encompasses the roster of Warriors Orochi: 48 from Dynasty Warriors, 29 from Samurai Warriors (including Yoshimoto Imagawa, Kunoichi and Goemon Ishikawa from the first Samurai Warriors, left out in its sequel), and two new characters: the titular character and primary villain, Orochi (远吕智/八歧大蛇) the Serpent King and the mythological beast of Yamato; and Da Ji (妲己), the villainous concubine of King Zhou of Shang from Fengshen Yanyi. Orochi wields a very large scythe, named 'Eternal Agony', while Da Ji fights with two floating orbs, called 'the Orbs of Ruin'.
Bluebeam revu x64 extreme crack download. There are many generic, non-playable officers who are also part of the game, all taken from the Samurai Warriors and Dynasty Warriors games. There are also exclusive non-playable officers that are in Orochi's forces.
* Denotes new characters to the series
Bold denotes default characters
Shu | Wei | Wu | Other | Samurai 1 | Samurai 2 |
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Guan Ping | Cao Cao | Da Qiao | Da Ji* | Goemon Ishikawa | Ginchiyo Tachibana |
Guan Yu | Cao Pi | Gan Ning | Diao Chan | Hanzō Hattori | Hideyoshi Toyotomi |
Huang Zhong | Cao Ren | Huang Gai | Dong Zhuo | Kenshin Uesugi | Ieyasu Tokugawa |
Jiang Wei | Dian Wei | Ling Tong | Lu Bu | Keiji Maeda | Ina |
Liu Bei | Pang De | Lu Meng | Meng Huo | Kunoichi | Kanetsugu Naoe |
Ma Chao | Sima Yi | Lu Xun | Orochi* | Magoichi Saika | Kotarō Fūma |
Pang Tong | Xiahou Dun | Sun Ce | Yuan Shao | Mitsuhide Akechi | Masamune Date |
Wei Yan | Xiahou Yuan | Sun Jian | Zhang Jiao | Nobunaga Oda | Mitsunari Ishida |
Xing Cai | Xu Huang | Sun Quan | Zhu Rong | Nō | Musashi Miyamoto |
Yue Ying | Xu Zhu | Sun Shang Xiang | Zuo Ci | Oichi | Nagamasa Azai |
Zhang Fei | Zhang He | Taishi Ci | Okuni | Nene | |
Zhao Yun | Zhang Liao | Xiao Qiao | Ranmaru Mori | Sakon Shima | |
Zhuge Liang | Zhen Ji | Zhou Tai | Shingen Takeda | Tadakatsu Honda | |
Zhou Yu | Yukimura Sanada | Yoshihiro Shimazu | |||
Yoshimoto Imagawa |
Gameplay[edit]
The following are some new game play mechanics added exclusively to Warriors Orochi:
- Players can take any three characters from the Dynasty and Samurai Warriors lineup into battle, forming a party, as seen in Marvel vs. Capcom. Players can switch between the characters in their party any time during battle. Those that are inactive are invisible, during which their health and Musou energy regenerate. If one character is defeated, the game ends in defeat, even if the player's other two characters are still intact.
- All characters are grouped into one of the following character classes: Power, Technique and Speed. The first type hits hard and relatively (but not completely) slow; the second type demonstrates more 'fancy' fighting moves with moderate strength and speed, and is able to perform a 'counter-strike'; the third type usually attacks and moves faster than the previous two types, and is the only type that can double jump (see below).
- All characters have a new move called an Enhanced Strike. This move consumes Musou energy with all Power characters and sometimes with characters of other classes, and varies by character and their class.
- All characters have specific personal items that can be acquired by completing character-specific objectives. This also unlocks special features. These replace the final weapons of previous games, which had similar requirements, but are only another more powerful weapon in the game.
- Weapon improvements are performed with the new Weapon Fusion system. Players can combine attributes of multiple weapons of one character into one more powerful weapon.
The core game play combines elements from Dynasty Warriors 5 and Samurai Warriors 2. Many of these elements have been revised for Warriors Orochi:
- Character selection screen: Dynasty Warriors characters are divided by their respective kingdoms. Samurai Warriors characters are divided by which game they made their first appearance.
- Correct pronunciation of names: Unlike the Dynasty Warriors games, the English-language version of Warriors Orochi utilizes the correct pronunciations of certain Three Kingdoms officers. The best example is Cao Cao, who in Dynasty Warriors is pronounced as 'cow cow'. Cao Cao is now 'ts'au ts'au' following traditional Chinese pronunciation. This new pronunciation method also applies for Cao Pi, Cao Ren, and Xing Cai.
- Art gallery: Showcases CG art and trailers from past Warriors games. Trailers are removed from the US PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, PSP and PC versions.
- Chaos difficulty: This highest difficulty level is available in Warriors Orochi at the start. Dynasty Warriors 5 and Samurai Warriors 2, in comparison, offered the Chaos difficulty only after completing special requirements.
- Game soundtrack: Composed of the original music from both Dynasty Warriors' rock-based soundtrack and Samurai Warriors' techno-based soundtrack. A few new songs were created exclusively for Warriors Orochi. Lu Bu's theme song is given a rearrangement combining both rock and techno music styles.
- Multiplayer: Player 2 uses same team as Player 1, albeit with a swapped palette.
- Game stages: Recycles stages from both games, some of which are modified by Orochi's supernatural influence. Such stages have burnt ground and 16th-century Japanese buildings placed on some Dynasty Warriors stages. Koshi Castle, a stage made exclusively for this game, is the location of the final battle against Orochi for all stories.
- Equipment: Abilities acquired by characters during the game are equipped, as seen in Samurai Warriors 2. Using an element from the first Samurai Warriors game, a limit is placed on the number of Abilities equipped at one time.
- Camera control: Players are given complete control over the game camera, similar to Samurai Warriors 2.
- Special attacks: Following Samurai Warriors 2 to an extent, characters perform their own Enhanced Strikes, varied by characters and their classes.
- Weapon deadlocks: No indication as to which character holds the advantage during a deadlock, following Dynasty Warriors 5. In Samurai Warriors 2, a tug-of-war-style bar is displayed during a deadlock, indicating which character holds the advantage.
- Double jumps: Expands on the concept of Samurai Warriors 2. All Speed-class characters in Warriors Orochi can perform an Aerial Thrust, which keeps them in the air but propels them forward (or in a given direction as per player control); this can be used for example to avoid certain attacks or to reposition on the fly.
- Additional attacks: This is the ability for characters to perform hits beyond the standard six. Characters in Warriors Orochi gain this ability with experience, following Samurai Warriors. Dynasty Warriors characters also gain an additional three attacks after their regular combo once they reach a high proficiency; the attacks are the same as the 'Evolution' attacks from the Dynasty Warriors PSP games.
- Fourth weapons: These are the most powerful weapons a character can possess. They are obtained in Hard mode on a stage rated 3-stars or higher, or any stage in Chaos mode. Fourth weapons contain random elements. Lu Bu and Tadakatsu Honda possess the strongest of those weapons, both with Strength values up to 100.
- Calling horses: An ability exclusive to Yukimura Sanada and Keiji Maeda in Samurai Warriors 2, any character can perform this ability in Warriors Orochi. If the player character(s) did not start the game on horseback, however, s/he will be only able to call a low-level steed.
- Special mounts: Only the Red Hare from Dynasty Warriors 5 and Matsukaze from Samurai Warriors 2 are present when a player acquires a Level 10 Cavalier ability in the game. They can also be found mid-game by defeating either a mounted Lu Bu or Maeda Keiji.
- Facial expressions: All characters, including the Dynasty Warriors characters, display different facial expressions in their in-game avatar when speaking, following Samurai Warriors 2.
- Base captains: Following Samurai Warriors 2, base captains carry shields, allowing them to withstand several hits before taking damage.
- Objectives: Following Dynasty Warriors 5, some stages have certain objectives that, if completed successfully, greatly help the player in winning the stage. Not implemented is a feature from Samurai Warriors 2, which awards the player additional gold if objectives are completed successfully.
The following elements were not incorporated into Warriors Orochi:
- Musou Rage from Dynasty Warriors 5.
- Musou refill from attacking Dynasty Warriors 5.
- Use of bow and arrow from Dynasty Warriors 5 (except the character that already had bow as weapon).
- Bodyguards from Dynasty Warriors 5.
- Dodge Roll from Samurai Warriors 2.
- Special Stances from Samurai Warriors 2. They are included in Warriors Orochi as Enhanced Strikes.
- Multi-tiered Musou Gauges from Samurai Warriors 2.
- Counter Attack (performed on the PlayStation 2 version by holding the guard button and pressing the charge button) from Dynasty Warriors 5. Only Technique-type characters can counterattack by pressing the R1 button (PlayStation 2 version) when attacked.
- The Create-A-Warrior system from Dynasty Warriors 5: XL/Empires and Samurai Warriors 2:Empires
- The Double Jump ability of the ninjas from Samurai Warriors 2, although characters with the speed abilities can jump forward after the first normal jump.
Reception[edit]
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Warriors Orochi was met with average to very mixed reception. GameRankings and Metacritic gave it a score of 65% and 62 out of 100 for the PSP version;[21][25] 57% and 53 out of 100 for the Xbox 360 version;[22][26] 54% and 55 out of 100 for the PlayStation 2 version;[20][24] and 52% and 51 out of 100 for the PC version.[19][23]
As of May 21, 2008, the game sold over 1.5 million units worldwide.[27]
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References[edit]
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External links[edit]
- Official Warriors Orochi website(in English)
- Official Musou Orochi website(in Japanese)
- Official Musou Orochi - Maou Sairin website(in Japanese)
- Warriors Orochi at MobyGames
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Achievement List
A Collector's Tail (secret) | Found Kyu-bi's nine tails and defeated them. | 35 |
A Deadly Encounter (secret) | Defeated an Otherworld Invader in Gauntlet Mode. | 10 |
A Helping Hand | Completed a request for the first time in Gauntlet Mode. | 10 |
A New Bond is Formed | Summoned an ally for the first time in Gauntlet Mode. | 10 |
All Together Now | Changed your character's battle style. | 10 |
Another World | Cleared Gauntlet Mode for the first time. | 35 |
Arrival in the Depths | Cleared 5 straight stages in Gauntlet Mode. | 10 |
Battle Novice | Played a match online or with another player for the first time in Duel Mode. | 10 |
Card Collector (secret) | Obtained all of the Strategy Cards in the game. | 70 |
Charitable Contributions | Completed all of the requests within Gauntlet Mode. | 35 |
Dancing Across the Sky | Used an aerial Special Attack. | 10 |
Divine Mirror Fragment (secret) | Cleared the stage 'The Imprisonment of Tamamo' in Story Mode. | 10 |
Doorway to the Truth (secret) | Cleared the stage 'Rescue of the Mystics' in Story Mode. | 10 |
Duel Novice | Played a match against the CPU for the first time in Duel Mode. | 10 |
Experience Rush | Obtained a Scroll of Enlightenment. | 10 |
Fashionable Dresser | Changed the color of an officer's costume. | 10 |
Fleeing Foxes (secret) | Cleared the stage 'Escape from the Mystic Realm' in Story Mode. | 35 |
Friends Reunited (secret) | Unlocked Yinglong as a playable character. | 10 |
Getting Started | Cleared a battlefield in Musou Battlefields for the first time. | 10 |
Heroes from Beyond (secret) | Unlocked Momiji, Kasumi, Sterkenburg and Sophitia as playable characters. | 10 |
In Search of the Nine-tailed Fox (secret) | Found Kyu-bi's tail and defeated it for the first time in Story Mode. | 10 |
Learning a Craft | Used the Craft command for the first time. | 10 |
Linked Musou | Used a special Triple Rush attack. | 10 |
Lonely Vengeance (secret) | Cleared the stage 'Revenge of the Fox' in Story Mode. | 35 |
Master Craftsman (secret) | Used the Craft command 100 times. | 35 |
Master Promoter | Promoted a single officer a total of 3 times. | 10 |
Newfound Strength (secret) | Obtained a Mystic Weapon for the first time. | 10 |
One Warrior Vs. Ten Thousand (secret) | Defeated 10,000 enemies. | 35 |
Otherworldly Bonds (secret) | Maxed out the Bonds with one of the following officers | Momiji, Kasumi, Sterkenburg or Sophitia. | 35 |
Perfect Coordination (secret) | Performed all of the special Triple Rush attacks. | 70 |
Return from the Mystic Realm (secret) | Cleared the stage 'War against the Serpent King' in Story Mode. | 10 |
Stay in Formation | Performed a Formation Attack in Gauntlet Mode. | 10 |
Strategy Card Novice | Used a Strategy Card for the first time in Duel Mode. | 10 |
Survival Novice | Played Survival for the first time in Duel Mode. | 10 |
Survivalist | Made it through 50 Survival battles in Duel Mode. | 35 |
The Conqueror's Den | Cleared all of the stages within Gauntlet Mode. | 35 |
The Divine Mirror's Whereabouts (secret) | Cleared the stage 'Battle of Itsukushima' in Story Mode. | 10 |
The Imprisoned Nine Tails (secret) | Cleared the stage 'Showdown at Odawara Castle' in Story Mode. | 35 |
The Mounted Trinity | Performed a mounted True Triple Attack. | 10 |
The Ties that Bind | Unlocked all of the playable characters within Gauntlet Mode. | 35 |
The Ultimate Musou | Used a True Musou Burst. | 10 |
True Warrior | Accomplished all of the Achievements in the game. | 90 |
Unlimited Power (secret) | Obtained all of the Mystic Weapons. | 70 |
Welcome to the Lion's Den | Cleared a stage for the first time in Gauntlet Mode. | 10 |
Warriors Orochi 3 | |
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Developer(s) | Omega Force |
Publisher(s) | Tecmo Koei |
Director(s) | Shigeto Nakadai |
Designer(s) | Tomohiko Aoki |
Programmer(s) | Hiroshi Noda |
Composer(s) | Masato Koike Miki Fujii |
Series | Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors, Warriors Orochi |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 3 PlayStation 4 PlayStation Portable PlayStation Vita Nintendo Switch[1] Wii U[2] Xbox 360 Xbox One[3] |
Release | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
PlayStation Portable Wii U
Ultimate
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch |
Genre(s) | Hack and slash |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Warriors Orochi 3, originally released as Musō Orochi 2 (無双オロチ 2Musō Orochi Tsū) in Japan, is a 2011 hack and slash video game developed by Tecmo Koei and Omega Force for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. This is the fourth installment of the crossover series Warriors Orochi, a combination of the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series. This installment serves as a sequel to Warriors Orochi 2. The game was released in Japan in 2011, in Europe in 2012, and in North America in 2012 (PlayStation 3, Xbox 360).
There are two ports of the game: Musou Orochi 2: Special, released in 2012 for PlayStation Portable exclusively in Japan, and Warriors Orochi 3: Hyper, which was released as a launch title for the Wii U for Japan, North America, and Europe. An updated version, Warriors Orochi 3: Ultimate (Musou Orochi 2: Ultimate), was released for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita in Japan in 2013 with PlayStation 4 and Xbox One ports released in 2014. The four ports were also released in North America and Europe in 2014. An additional port for the Nintendo Switch was released in 2017.
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Gameplay[edit]
The gameplay of Warriors Orochi 3 is similar to that of the two titles that the Warriors Orochi 3 takes its characters from: namely Dynasty Warriors 7 (specifically, Dynasty Warriors Next) and Samurai Warriors 3. Characters from either of these series play similar to how they play in their respective source games, but with a number of changes to unify the two different games together, including:
- Dynasty Warriors characters are solely armed with one weapon, and cannot switch to another one; however, the weapon given to each character is their EX weapon from the series. Characters who have changed their EX weapons in Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires (which was released after Warriors Orochi 3, but before Ultimate) retain their older EX weapons in Ultimate instead of changing to their new EX weapons.
- Dynasty Warriors characters are restricted to one Musou attack. Characters with a ground and aerial Musou attack in Dynasty Warriors 7 retain their ground Musou attack, while characters having two ground Musou attacks may retain either of theirs as their Musou attack.
- As movesets are determined by weapon in Dynasty Warriors 7 rather than by character, characters sharing the same weapon in Dynasty Warriors 7 have altered charge attacks to differentiate them from each other.
- Samurai Warriors characters perform their Ultimate Musou attack in situations where the True Musou attack is available, to compensate for the lack of the Spirit Gauge.
- Samurai Warriors characters gain new Switch attacks, akin to weapon switching in Dynasty Warriors 7, for their use in Switch Combos.
For characters who are from neither of the two series, whether or not the character is of Japanese origin determines whether their Musou attack corresponds to that of the Dynasty Warriors or the Samurai Warriors cast. Characters new to Warriors Orochi also have movesets based on their overall character type in this regard: for example, some of non-Japanese origin characters like Nemea, whose moveset is based on a Dynasty Warriors 7 weapon unused by anyone in that roster, have an EX attack like Dynasty Warriors characters, while some of Japanese-origin characters like Kaguya has the longer, standard attack chain reminiscent of a character from the Samurai Warriors roster.
Gameplay takes place on modified versions of stages taken primarily from Dynasty Warriors 7 or Samurai Warriors 3 (in addition, some downloadable content and story elements in Ultimate take place in stages taken from Warriors Orochi 2); a select number of stages relevant to the story are new stages. Each of the new 'collaboration characters' (Ryu Hayabusa, Ayane, Joan of Arc, Nemea, Achilles, Rachel, Momiji, Kasumi, Sterkenburg, and Sophitia) is also associated with a stage taken from either Dynasty Warriors 7 or Samurai Warriors 3, with graphical modifications made to resemble their game of origin. Much of the stage music is taken from earlier Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors, or Warriors Orochi games; each of the collaboration characters is also associated with a unique theme.
New mechanics for the Warriors Orochi series include:
- In addition to Power, Speed, and Technique, a new character attack type, 'Wonder', is available.
- Like Dynasty Warriors 7, there is a central base from which characters organize their missions. The base initially contains a weapons dealer and a network assistant for multiplayer play, but can be expanded to include a teahouse.
- A modified version of the Bond system from Dynasty Warriors 7 is introduced. Bonds between two characters are formed through being allied in battle, being opponents in battle, being teammates in battle, or by completing a mission set forth by an ally in battle (however, failure to complete a mission weakens the bond between two characters). As new chapters are unlocked, bonds between characters may be raised by paying gems at the teahouse.
- Each character is associated with a number of other characters considered to be 'special relationships'; as the bond between the two characters increase, new support conversations may appear whenever the player controls either character in the central base. Special relationships span many different types, including family, adversarial, based on earlier Warriors Orochi series titles, or based on events in Story Mode.
- As with Dynasty Warriors 7, the morale gauge is no longer present.
- As with Samurai Warriors 3, each character is associated with four levels of weapons; a fifth level of weapon is available in Ultimate by fulfilling certain stage conditions on hard, as with past Warriors games.
- Players may switch characters as they are attacking. This technique, known as a 'Switch Combo', allows the combo counter of the outgoing character to be transferred to the incoming character, who performs a special switch attack when they are switched in. This, however, consumes a portion of the incoming character's Musou gauge. There is also a variation called the 'Triple Rush' attack which is only available in the Ultimate update.[9] A team of 3 specific characters will also result in creating a unique attack within the 'Triple Rush' feature.
- Characters may perform new attacks such as 'Break Guard' and 'Dash Chain'.
- A new gauge has been introduced, the True Triple Attack gauge, which fills as a player deals damage to enemies. For a short period of time after the True Triple Attack is initiated, all enemies will move in slow motion. The strength of the True Triple Attack is determined by the overall bond between the three characters.
- Two-player co-op is available with both players permitted to use different teams. For Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper, the Wii U Gamepad may be used for one of the players, allowing the other player to play in full-screen.
- A new mode, 'Musou Battlefield', allows the modification of existing stages and sharing of modifications online. Players have a limited number of 'edit points', where they may replace characters, add more aggressive enemy behaviour, and alter game audio. Ultimate removes the need for edit points to alter the changes and the players can also customize the battle quotes and combat notifications in-game.
- Hyper has a new Duel Mode, allowing players to battle each other in three-on-three battles. Players must choose in addition four Strategy Cards, which may be activated over the course of a duel: each Strategy Card costs a number of Battle Points (gained over time during a battle) per use. Each character has two Strategy Cards available for use; one is made available by unlocking the character, while the second is made available through other means.
- Ultimate adds a new Gauntlet Mode, where players can set a party of five characters instead of three.[9]
- Downloadable content, allowing for new character costumes, scenarios, weapons, and music, is available for all platforms. Downloadable content from Dynasty Warriors 7 and Samurai Warriors 3 cannot be used in Warriors Orochi 3; the same content must be repurchased for specific use by this game.
Characters[edit]
All characters from Warriors Orochi 2 and Musou Orochi Z return in this game. Unlike the first two games (which the costumes for the characters from Dynasty Warriors 5 and Samurai Warriors 2 are used), the costumes for the characters are taken from Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends and Sengoku Musou 3 Z. Characters not present in either game use visuals from the last game in which they appeared.
Four new characters were initially available in the original PlayStation 3 version. An additional seven were added through various expansions of the game:
- Kaguya (かぐや) (Technique); A graceful and elegant young mystic who descends to the dimensional world following the chaos wrought upon by the Hydra. Armed with the miraculous ability to traverse time, she helps the three remaining heroes to save their comrades from certain death and to fight back against the bewitched serpent beast. Throughout the game, she begins to develop a sense of friendship with humanity, which helps against her initially repressive side. Wields sakaki and mirrors.
- Shuten Dōji (酒呑童子) (Wonder); A mighty warrior of strength and intimidating presence. The two horns extending from the top of his head suggest something superhuman about him, but he himself knows nothing of his own identity, save for his name. Driven by the desire to understand who he is, he takes to the battlefield. Eventually, it is revealed that he is actually a part of Orochi's soul, separated from him when he was reborn as the Hydra, and thus is vital for the Coalition to fight back the serpent beast. Wields a giant gourd.
- Nezha (哪咤) (Speed); A young mystic born between the human and mystic realms. After initially being killed in an earlier battle, he is resurrected by the high mystic Susano'o as his aide, helping him to capture Da Ji, although his ways of finding becomes some sort of terror against humanity. The prequel chapter reveals that he was actually killed by Orochi. Wields four discs known as Elephant Rings (bladed rings attached to the wrists and ankles). In his human form, only available in the Ultimate update, he wields the Fire Tip Lance.
- Susano'o (素戔嗚) (Power); The leader of the Mystic Army who has finally deigned to make an appearance in this land of turmoil. He has unwavering confidence in his own strength, and the complete trust of his subordinates. This leads, however, to a contemptuous attitude towards human beings. He is pursuing Da Ji in order to thwart her plans to resurrect Orochi, although his apathetic and militaristic attitude to find her becomes a sort of amusement to the mystics. Wields the Ama-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi.
- Seimei Abe (安倍清明) (Wonder) ; A member of the aristocratic Abe clan, a clan which has ties to the Japanese imperial throne. Disgusted by humanity and their vanity, he willingly entered the dimensional realm through time distortion. Wields a wood folding fan and a white fox spirit. (Available in Special, Hyper, and Ultimate only)
- Shennong (神農) (Wonder); One of the Three Sovereigns who is renowned for having taught China not only the practice of agriculture, but also the use of herbal drugs. He was content to stay in the mystic realm until he notices the humanity's struggle in the dimensional realm. He decides to descend with the other mystics to provide help for humanity. Wields Zhebian (Red Whip). (Available in Hyper and Ultimate only)
- Mae Tamamo (玉藻前) (Wonder); A legendary kitsune who is said to be the most beautiful and intelligent woman in Japan. After the Hydra had been defeated, she appears in the dimensional world in rock form, which is eventually found by the Orochi Army. Armed with scrolls and the mysterious sacred mirror, she enjoys toying the warriors before allying herself with Da Ji and the resurrected Orochi, while hiding her own personal agenda. Mae's true form is actually the mythical nine-tailed fox, Kyūbi no Kitsune. (Available in Ultimate only)
- Yinglong (応龍) (Power); A powerful mystic entrusted with exterminating demons in the mystic realm. He appears in the 'Tale of the Former Day' prequel chapter, set long before the events of the series starts. Following an event in which he rebelled against the Tiandi and broke his sacred mirror, he was transformed into Orochi, who would become the main antagonist of the series. Wields Twin Dragon Sword. (Available in Ultimate only)
- Kyūbi no Kitsune (九尾の狐) (Wonder); The mythical nine-tailed fox, in actuality the true form of a fox spirit, Mae Tamamo. Wields her nine tails and robes. (Available in Ultimate only)
- Hundun (渾沌) (Power); One of the Four Fiends, considered the source of primordial chaos in Chinese mythology. He does not appear in the story, but instead appears as the final boss of the game's Gauntlet Mode. Wields four hatchets. (Available in Ultimate only)
- Hydra (妖蛇); The 'world will' of Orochi's raw power, taking the form of a giant eight-headed serpent beast dubbed as 'Hydra' (Youja in Japanese). It was born after Orochi was defeated at the end of the second game. Its appearance has caused disasters and the deaths of warriors in the dimensional realm. It is unplayable in the game, serving only as the game boss.
The game also include collaboration characters from other Tecmo Koei franchises; Ninja Gaiden, Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War, Warriors: Legends of Troy, Dead or Alive, Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll, and Atelier as well a character from outside the Tecmo Koei property; Soul from Namco Bandai. Those characters appear and star in their own alternate version of stages within the game.[10][11] The following collaboration characters are:
- Ryu Hayabusa (Power); A young member of the Hayabusa ninja clan, and heir to the Dragon lineage. While battling the forces of evil with the legendary Dragon Sword, he was suddenly dragged into the fissure in time and space which appeared at the same time as the Hydra. But even in this alternate universe, he continues his fight against evil. Ryu wields the Dragon Sword and appears at Anegawa.
- Joan of Arc (Wonder); Maid of Orleans, and national heroine of France. A kind young woman with a strong sense of justice, she vowed to stand up and fight for the people of France in the Hundred Years' War. On the field of battle, she saw a unit of her forces sucked into the rift in time and space, and in an attempt to rescue them, she too was transported to this alternate universe. Joan wields a lance and appears at Mt Dingjun.
- Achilles (Power); Wields a xiphos and appears at Nanzhong.
- Nemea (Technique); Pulled into the dimensional realm after the events of Trinity: Souls of Zill O'll. Nemea wields a spear and appears at Kyushu.
- Rachel (Power); While doing her usual rounds, she was suddenly sucked into the dimensional realm through time distortion. Rachel wields Inferno Hammer and Type 666 Heavy Machine Gun and appears at Jiangdong. (Available in Special, Hyper, and Ultimate only)
- Kasumi (Speed); While tracking her clone, Alpha-152, she was sucked through time distortion and arrived at the dimensional realm. Wields a wakizashi named 'Shrouded Moon' and appears at Yan Province. (Available in Ultimate only)
- Ayane (Speed); Mysteriously teleported to the dimensional realm after the events of Dead or Alive 4. Ayane wields the Fūma Kodachi and appears at Hasedo.
- Momiji (Technique); Appeared in the dimensional realm through time distortion while guarding her post. Wields Heavenly Dragon Naginata and Heavensong Bow and appears at Wan Castle. (Available in Hyper and Ultimate only)
- Sterkenburg Cranach (Power); Mysteriously transported to the dimensional realm after the events of Atelier Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland. Wields Longsword and appears at Xu Province. (Available in Ultimate only)
- Sophitia Alexandra (Technique); While going home with her child after the events of Soulcalibur IV, she was sucked to the dimensional world through time distortion. Wields Omega Sword and Elk Shield and appears at Liaodong. (Available in Ultimate only)
In addition to all 96 characters from Warriors Orochi 2 and Musou Orochi Z, there are a total of 145 characters in this game.
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Bold denotes default characters.
Wei | Wu | Shu | Jin | Other 1 | Other 2 | Samurai 1 | Samurai 2 | Samurai 3 |
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Cai Wenji | Daqiao | Bao Sanniang | Deng Ai | Da Ji | Achilles* | Hanzō Hattori | Ginchiyo Tachibana | Aya |
Cao Cao | Ding Feng | Guan Ping | Guo Huai | Diaochan | Ayane* | Hideyoshi Toyotomi | Ieyasu Tokugawa | Goemon Ishikawa |
Cao Pi | Gan Ning | Guan Suo | Sima Shi | Dong Zhuo | Benkei | Kenshin Uesugi | Ina | Gracia |
Cao Ren | Huang Gai | Guan Yu | Sima Yi | Fu Xi | Dodomeki | Keiji Maeda | Kanetsugu Naoe | Hanbei Takenaka |
Dian Wei | Lianshi | Huang Zhong | Sima Zhao | Kiyomori Taira | Gyuki | Kunoichi | Kotarō Fūma | Kai |
Guo Jia | Ling Tong | Jiang Wei | Wang Yuanji | Lu Bu | Himiko | Magoichi Saika | Mitsunari Ishida | Katsuie Shibata |
Jia Xu | Lu Meng | Liu Bei | Xiahou Ba | Meng Huo | Hundun** | Masamune Date | Motochika Chōsokabe | Kanbei Kuroda |
Pang De | Lu Xun | Liu Shan | Zhong Hui | Nu Wa | Joan of Arc* | Mitsuhide Akechi | Nagamasa Azai | Kiyomasa Katō |
Wang Yi | Sun Ce | Ma Chao | Zhuge Dan | Orochi | Kaguya* | Nobunaga Oda | Nene | Kojirō Sasaki |
Xiahou Dun | Sun Jian | Ma Dai | Sun Wukong | Kasumi** | Nō | Sakon Shima | Masanori Fukushima | |
Xiahou Yuan | Sun Quan | Pang Tong | Taigong Wang | Kyūbi no Kitsune** | Oichi | Tadakatsu Honda | Muneshige Tachibana | |
Xu Huang | Sun Shangxiang | Wei Yan | Yoshitsune Minamoto | Mae Tamamo** | Okuni | Toshiie Maeda | Musashi Miyamoto | |
Xu Zhu | Taishi Ci | Xingcai | Yuan Shao | Momiji** | Ranmaru Mori | Yoshihiro Shimazu | Motonari Mōri | |
Zhang He | Xiaoqiao | Xu Shu** | Zhang Jiao | Nemea* | Shingen Takeda | Yoshimoto Imagawa | Ujiyasu Hōjō | |
Zhang Liao | Zhou Tai | Yueying | Zhurong | Nezha* | Yukimura Sanada | |||
Zhenji | Zhou Yu | Zhang Fei | Zuo Ci | Nezha (Young)** | ||||
Zhao Yun | Orochi X | |||||||
Zhuge Liang | Rachel** | |||||||
Ryu Hayabusa* | ||||||||
Sanzang | ||||||||
Seimei Abe** | ||||||||
Shennong** | ||||||||
Shuten Dōji* | ||||||||
Sophitia Alexandra** | ||||||||
Sterkenburg Cranach** | ||||||||
Susanoo* | ||||||||
Yinglong** |
Plot[edit]
Several years after the events of Warriors Orochi 2, the warriors of the Three Kingdoms era of China and the Sengoku period of Japan have begun to rebuild their lives in the twisted dimensional world after Orochi's permanent death. The peace is not to last for long though, as a monstrous eight-headed serpent beast known as Hydra appears and massacres the warriors. Combined with the resurrection of Kiyomori Taira and the reappearance of Da Ji, who brainwashes the remaining heroes, the warriors are left in shambles. The remaining three heroes – Ma Chao, Sima Zhao, and Hanbei Takenaka – are about to be defeated if not for the intervention of the Moon Princess, Kaguya, who claims to have been sent from the mystic world to help the warriors. She uses her time travel ability to send the three back in time, so they will be able to save their comrades from certain doom.
After securing the more strategic places like Odawara Castle, the coalition are informed by mystic Taigong Wang that they can defeat the Hydra using a special weapon called 'Yashio'ori'; however, they will need the time and power to build such a weapon. The coalition capture an amnesiac mighty warrior, Shuten Dōji, who is later revealed to be an offshoot of Orochi who was born at the same time as Hydra; in reality, he is the world's will of Orochi's power, as well as Da Ji herself, who reluctantly joins after the coalition have her friend, Himiko as an unwitting hostage. Because of the time required to build multiple Yashio'ori, the coalition have to return to the distant past when the Hydra had yet to appear in the world, which they fulfill through Da Ji's power, as she has been in the dimensional world the entire time (the other mystics have only appeared when the Hydra had made its appearance). Upon arriving, the coalition have to protect Da Ji from the anti-Orochi forces as well as an army of mystics led by Susanoo, who has dedicated his job to hunt Da Ji. They eventually gain their trust, and with the help of them, the coalition build multiple Yashio'ori powered by Shuten Dōji's essence, while also preparing for the upcoming grand battle with the Hydra.
In the final chapter, the coalition confront the Hydra again, who is defeated with the help of Yashio'ori. The Hydra then reforms to eight Orochi clones and later a final Orochi X form. While battling them, the coalition also have to gain the trust of Susanoo, who is not yet willing to let the problem fall into the mortal's hands. The game has three endings, which are unlocked through certain requirements. The 'Normal' ending has the coalition finally being able to destroy Hydra. The 'Good' ending is essentially the same, although the warriors then make pledge to rule the land together in peace. In the 'True' ending, after Orochi X is defeated, the dimensional world begins to crumble, as Orochi's existence is the only thing that supports the world; defeating him means the end of the world. The mystics band their powers to send the warriors back to their own original time, saving them at the cost of their memories in the dimensional world.
The expanded story in the Ultimate update is continued from the 'Good' ending of the original game, thus forgoing the 'True' ending. Da Ji and the rest of the Demon Army have broken out from the coalition and are now traversing the dimensional world. They are attracted to a magical stone they found during their journey, which is revealed to be the sealed form of Mae Tamamo, a mystic who possesses a mysterious mirror, the Shinkyō, which has the ability to seal anyone who comes into contact with it and to create doppelgangers. Allying herself with Da Ji, Tamamo seals many warriors of the Three Kingdoms and Sengoku period and create doppelgangers of them, causing chaos and conflict within the Coalition. The mystics, who have gone to the mystic realm since the Hydra's defeat, descend once more to help the warriors. Depending on the progression, the player may finish the game's story in Chapter 6, which ends in the release of the sealed warriors and Tamamo's defeat and subsequent sealing as the stone again by the mystics. Otherwise, while the sealed warriors are released, Tamamo is not yet defeated, and the story continues to Chapter 7.
In an attempt to stop Tamamo from causing further conflicts, the warriors will need her own magic mirror, the Shinkyō to seal her. Through Kaguya's powers combined with Fu Xi's memories, the warriors travel far back in time in the mystic realm, when Orochi had not existed yet. The mystic realm is ruled by Tiandi, who is the original possessor of the Shinkyō and had used it to seal demons. The warriors meet with the mystic Yinglong, who is fooled by Tamamo into believing that the Emperor had used the Shinkyō to control the demons. He starts a rebellion against the Emperor and eventually manages to steal the mirror, This act causes him to be corrupted by the mirror's evil power, which transforms him into Orochi, who proceeds to go to the human realm to commit various evil acts after having killed the half-mystic Nezha. The Emperor, having learned of Tamamo's plans, gratefully lends the warriors the Shinkyō. Back in the present time, the warriors use the mirror against Tamamo, but this only makes her revert to her true form, the Kyūbi no Kitsune, who confronts the warriors in the final battle. The Ultimate update has two endings in addition to the three mentioned above, the first of which is the aforementioned 'Normal' ending where Tamamo is sealed without having reverted to her true form. In this ending the warriors continue to live their life in peace in the dimensional world. The second ending is similar to the 'True' ending of the original game, where, after having sealed Kyūbi, the mystics band their powers to send the warriors to their original timeline; however, the dimensional world seems to stay intact, unlike the original game.
Release[edit]
The game was originally released in Japan on December 22, 2011, in Europe on April 6, 2012, and in North America on March 20, 2012 (PlayStation 3), and March 27, 2012 (Xbox 360).[12][13] Simultaneous store front meetings in Japan took place at the end of November until mid December for Dynasty Warriors Next and Musou Orochi 2. Attendees could obtain an original clear file for Musou Orochi 2 and play demos for both games at these meetings. Early buyers received a downloadable serial code granting Santa costumes to Mitsunari Ishida, Wang Yuanji, and Da Ji. The Treasure Box release includes a calendar which has characters represent the months and days individually, an original soundtrack, and an exclusive downloadable serial code for Ma Chao's weapon. Consumers who used Gamecity's shopping service had the option of obtaining a Three Kingdoms or Warring States themed hat.
Musou Orochi 2: Special[edit]
A PSP port, titled Musou Orochi 2: Special was announced on May 8, 2012, and was released on July 19, 2012, exclusively in Japan.[14] Two additional characters were added: Rachel from the Ninja Gaiden series and a new character named Seimei Abe. A new Battle Royale Mode was included with support for up to four players. All characters, modes, and features from the original game were retained in this port. Ten PSP customizable themes based on characters are offered for players who pre-order the title. Players can automatically unlock all characters by inserting their saved data from Musou Orochi 2.[15]
Warriors Orochi 3: Hyper[edit]
The Wii U port of the game, Warriors Orochi 3: Hyper (Musou Orochi 2: Hyper in Japan) was announced at the 2012 Tokyo Game Show as one of the launch titles for the console.[16][5] Unlike past releases, this port launched outside Japan first. Hyper features a new multiplayer mode called 'Duel Mode' in which players battle enemies using three-man teams. Players will also have the option to play the game using a Wii U Pro Controller or the Wii U GamePad. The GamePad can be used to display an expanded mini-map. Local co-op includes an option that allows each player to have a full screen to play on, with one player using the TV screen while the other uses the GamePad's screen. The single player game can also be played on the GamePad's screen without the use of a TV. The game includes all characters from Special, including Rachel and Seimei Abe and adds two new characters: Momiji from the Ninja Gaiden series and a new original character, Shennong.
Warriors Orochi 3: Ultimate[edit]
An update to the original game, Musou Orochi 2: Ultimate was released for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita on September 26, 2013.[6] The PlayStation 4 version was released in Japan on June 26 and September 4, 2014, respectively,[7] featuring improved graphics and lighting among other enhancements. The game was released in North America and Europe in 2014 on September 2 and September 5, respectively[3] with an additional Xbox One port, which was also released in Japan as a launch title. It was also released for the Nintendo Switch on November 9, 2017 to commemorate Omega Force's 20th anniversary.[1]
The update includes all new features from the Hyper version. It also retains the four new characters added in that game: Rachel, Seimei Abe, Momiji, and Shennong as well as the game debut of Xu Shu, a Dynasty Warriors character who first appeared in Dynasty Warriors 7: Empires. New characters are also added, including Mae Tamamo, Yinglong, a younger incarnation of Nezha, Kyūbi no Kitsune, Hundun, Kasumi from the Dead or Alive series,[17] Sterkenburg Cranach from the Atelier Arland series, and Sophitia Alexandra from the Soulcalibur series. The game expands on the original game's story by adding two new stories: 'The Tale of the Latter Day', which takes place after the defeat of Hydra in the original game, and 'The Tale of the Former Day', which is a side story that explains Orochi's origins as well as his secret with Da Ji.[9] New stages are also added, including side stories to expand on the characters not prominently featured in the main story, alternative events on specific stages, and the chance to play stages through the enemy's perspective.
Reception[edit]
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Warriors Orochi 3 and its expanded versions received generally positive reviews. The original version of Musou Orochi 2 sold 200,526 copies in its first three days of release.[28] It was rated by Famitsu with a 9/8/8/9, for an averaged rating of 34/40.[26]
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External links[edit]
- Official Warriors Orochi 3 website (Europe)
- Official Warriors Orochi 3 website (North America)
- Official Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate website (North America)
- Official Musou Orochi 2 website(in Japanese)
- Official Musou Orochi 2 Ultimate Website(in Japanese)