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(More customer reviews)I've played Dynasty Warriors since 4 Hyper, so I haven't played them all, but I've played a lot. Recently more than average time on Dynasty Warriors online, which is a whole different ballgame than the console versions.
Now on with it...
Dynasty Warriors 7 has updated graphics and is beautiful. I can't take advantage of the 3D stereoscopic abilities but on my projector it looks really nice. The fluid cut scenes blend seamlessly with the action in story mode. The music is great and you can select which track will play (or random) in conquest mode.
Story Mode: Select your favorite faction and proceed through Wei, Wu, Shu, or Jin. Each stage is different and generally has a clear purpose. You cannot select your character, it depends on the level you are playing. Personally I like this, you get experience with various move sets and weapons. Talk to various people in cities and build/modify weapons, etc.
Cons: One player only
Chronicle Mode: Unlock various stages which form a grid of the map of China. Completing one stage unlocks adjacent stages. Stages have various purposes; unlock a character, get a special weapon, unlock a city, normal battle, etc. Stop in to cities and upgrade/forge weapons (add seals), pay allies to aid you/get animals, answer questions at the scholar for special items/achievements, etc. Tons of stages! You can switch to an unlocked character using the X button at the battle select screen. Unlimited saves mid-battle (Though you cannot restart in the middle of a battle if you fail).
Cons: Load screens take time
Cannot lock onto a general and sometimes they move out of view. An orange arrow shows what direction they are in.
I found myself wishing the enemy generals had a musou bar indicator. The real damage you take from them is from their musou, and if you're just starting your combo when they start their musou, you WILL be hit.
-XP is in the form of skill points and allows you to add skills to your player. This must be done individually for each player, not combined. Done by killing generals and collecting items from KO'd generals (Attack+, Defense+, etc)
-Seals can be unlocked for weapons and added to them. This is the weapon upgrade system and seals unlocked apply to all weapons.
-Find/purchase higher level weapons. Use the Blacksmith to forge them and unlock seals. Takes time but can unlock multiple seals at once using numerous slots at the blacksmith.
-One player can use ANY 2 weapons. Their main weapon has a special EX attack. This can be viewed in the start menu by clicking on "moveset". Upgrade skills to obtain more combo attacks and increase to 2 musou bars! Also can unlock an aerial musou through gaining skills.
-User can carry 2 weapons at once and switching executes a special attack dependent on the weapon type you are switching from.
-Expertise stars determine your ability to use an item. Can gain stars but some cannot be used well no matter what.
-Gain allies by talking to them and they will join you in battle if you select so. Takes time to build the bond and allow this, but not too long. Can hire some for 1000 gold and they join for one battle.
-Animals include Horse, Panda, Elephant, Wolf, Hawk, tiger. Some are ride-able and some fight for you.
-36 different movesets.
-Ability to change outfits as you unlock them.Online play
-To play online (only conquest mode) press the start button and select "online play". If you want to play with a friend you know form a party first. Then click on the battle you want to fight and select to recruit an ally from a party. You can also recruit from anybody by leaving it open for anyone to join. You can also join a random battle.
-You can see others on the map in the form of golden swords over a hex. They are recruiting and you can join in.
-Only 2 players :(
-2 player split screen for local play. Second player hits the start button to join at the battle select screen.
-NO PVP mode. Only coop.
-When a power-up is dropped, both players can get it, though the power-up may not be the same for both, it does not disappear for the other player if you grab it.
*At the time of this review there is some lag in the form that the other player may see you doing something which you've already completed. Sometimes enemies killed remain on the screen for the other player, or you will appear to walk through a wall. This may be repaired in a future patch. I noticed no frame rate drops, still very smooth gameplay.
This game, IMHO requires more skill than DW Strikeforce and all previous actually with the exception of Dynasty Warriors Online (if you want to master combos, EX attacks, weapon switching, and musou all in sequence). DWO is PVP oriented so it is unrivaled in the required skill to play as you are fighting other people. That being said, you can always set it to easy mode and PWN everybody if you so desire, though the rewards will be reduced. There are 5 difficulty settings from very easy up to chaos. Chaos mode is suicide unless you have a maxed out player, even then it is difficult.
That's all I will say for now, any more would spoil the game for you. It's well worth the money and a very long game. Hope this helps you get started :)
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In the new Story Mode, follow the ascent and fall of heroes.In Dynasty Warriors 7, experience a new Story Mode and follow the captivating story of our Kingdoms battling for rule of China.Experience the individual tales of the Shu, Wu, Wei and the new Jin kingdomes as they shape China from the warring chaos at the end of the Later Han period to the division of the Land into Three Kingdoms.Take your faction through this key point in history and tell the story of the Dynasty that rose to seize power and unify the country once again.Immerce yourself in the epic scale of each Kingdom's story, viewing events from the eyes of a different character in each stage.Now is your chance to live through an intense historical drama of greetings and goodbyes, friendships, feuds and rivalries.
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