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Jan 10 2005
Dynasty Warriors Review
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Why not make a game where you can fight hundreds and hundreds...of people?
This game is based on a playstation 2 game known as "Dynasty Warriors". Koei (the company) decided to create a game that involves Asia's historical wars presented in a mystical magical way.
In a time of great needs, kings would rise and a hero...well, let's cut the crap shall we. Koei's other intention was to test the power of a gaming console and it sets to do the same for the PSP.
This is a non-stop action game that pits you in the middle of war. What type? Couldn't tell you... Why? Don't know. What for? Don't really care, cause it boils down to the action plus the fact I don't speak or read Japanese.
What I do now, is that your placed on a map divided into sections and in order to win them, you have to fight hordes of enemies until they're defeated. Meanwhile, other sections of the map are in a continuous battle with or without you.
Each section varies on the time completed. It just depends how good your doing clearing out the enemies. The menu navigation can be tough with no english inside (even the loading is japanese). From what I see, the menu is based on setting up side-kicks to help you and being able to plan your strategy.
The load time aren't too bad, considering the amount of enemies that can appear on such a small handheld. Each section thereafter requires minimal loading. Once your in the game it's simple enough, run around and kick some ass.
The layout of the keys are simple. Jump, hit, special, 1st person (bow) and block. You will be constantly hitting that square button as your its your only way to win.
Graphically, it's a bit of a hit and miss. Character models look great. There are enemies as much as the eye can see. While that sounds interesting and is even impressive, it brings about a few flaws. The depth of horizon or bacgkround is limited. Enemies constantly dissapear and re-appear depending how much is happening in front of you. You will experience slowdown if the screen is filled up with bodies and you continue to use your special moves over and over. Finally, it can be all too repetitive.
On the bright side, it's fun to pick up and dive into a quick battle. You get to mount a horse and ride through enemeies (if thats what you call fun). And one level can last a lifetime. You also get a display of enemies killed which will continue to climb as you play (see how many you can kill).
All in all, it's still impressive to see the PSP handle this kind of game, however, it does carry those flaws. Is it enough to justify as a good game? Well, if your a fan of the previous versions, I'd say go for it, it's more or less the same (although the text is 100% Japanese). For those of you who haven't played it, well, think about an arcade game like final fight and throw in about 300 enemies or so (including sub-boss and main boss fights) and if that makes you excited then by all means, your in for a treat.
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This is one of the games i WILL be getting when the PSP is released in Australia. Dynasty Worriors and GTA are the games that are standing out in my mind. But, Grand Tourismo Mobile looks unbeatable.
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11/28/05
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japzkyooti
| California USA
I love the PS2 ones but wouldn't it be a little more difficult on the psp?? I'm not sure... I want one... but just not sure yet.
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