Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce | Xbox 360

About the Game

KOEI brings us again a new addition to the Dynasty Warriors series. This installment still features the same storyline based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms , with the various officers as playable characters. The character list and appearances are the same as in Dynasty Warriors 6 , meaning some of the previous game 's characters are not available. The difference in this one is that players are allowed to choose only one character for the chosen force (either Wei, Wu or Shu) who starts in a village that will act as the hub, or camp, from which the battles are accessed.

Story & Setting

By looking at the quest board or talking to the guard at the village's gate, main missions or requests can be chosen.

Gameplay & Core Systems

By completing story missions, some characters are added and can be played as without starting a new game, meaning all acquired weapons, items and materials will be kept. Apart from the main weapon, one sub weapon, chosen from many weapon types, can be equipped. Both weapons can be switched anytime during battle, to accommodate the situation. A new addition is the Chi system, which allows to set special abilities to the character by equipping them in the four available slots (the two arms and legs). Weapons can also be customized by adding Orbs that give different abilities, such as elemental properties.

Standout Features

• KOEI brings us again a new addition to the Dynasty Warriors series.
• Romance: This installment still features the same storyline based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms , with the various officers as playable characters.
• By completing story missions, some characters are added and can be played as without starting a new game, meaning all acquired weapons, items and materials will be kept.
• The chosen character can be customized in various ways.
• Apart from the main weapon, one sub weapon, chosen from many weapon types, can be equipped.
• Both weapons can be switched anytime during battle, to accommodate the situation.
• A new addition is the Chi system, which allows to set special abilities to the character by equipping them in the four available slots (the two arms and legs).
• Weapons can also be customized by adding Orbs that give different abilities, such as elemental properties.

Modes & Ways to Play

Other new additions to the battle system are the possibility to have aerial battles, and the main feature of the game: the Fury Mode, unleashed when the Fury gauge (replacing the traditional Musou gauge) is full. Multiplayer is available only via ad hoc connection and supports up to four players.

Player support includes Co-Op and 2-4 Players.

Presentation & Atmosphere

Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.