Dynasty Warriors 8

[ChupathingyX]

If 8 lets me pick my character again (always Sun Shang Xiang) and I can play through with just her, I'll pick it up. I have no interest in playing with the others because they don't have chakrams.

Both DW7 and DW8 feature the weapon swap system which allows you to use two weapons and switch between them. Basically, every character can use the chakrams but only Sun Shangxiang gets bonuses with them and some characters are less effective than others.

 

[KingsGambit_v1legacy]

If 8 lets me pick my character again (always Sun Shang Xiang) and I can play through with just her, I'll pick it up. I have no interest in playing with the others because they don't have chakrams.

Both DW7 and DW8 feature the weapon swap system which allows you to use two weapons and switch between them. Basically, every character can use the chakrams but only Sun Shangxiang gets bonuses with them and some characters are less effective than others.

That's quite cool I guess, but it's not really enough. It's the two together really. Will 8 likely insist upon swapping between different characters, do you think?

 

[ChupathingyX]

That's quite cool I guess, but it's not really enough. It's the two together really. Will 8 likely insist upon swapping between different characters, do you think?

It most likely will, in fact, it's basically a given at this point.

 

[Bertylicious]

In 7 you didn't get better rewards from playing at the higher difficulties, at least when I played it. Do you know whether they fixed that in 8?

 

[KingsGambit_v1legacy]

That's quite cool I guess, but it's not really enough. It's the two together really. Will 8 likely insist upon swapping between different characters, do you think?

It most likely will, in fact, it's basically a given at this point.

Nice one man, thanks. Do you remember which was the first game in the series that did this? I ask because I am actually in the mood for a bit of DW now, but would prefer to just play the version before this feature became included.

 

[ChupathingyX]

Nice one man, thanks. Do you remember which was the first game in the series that did this? I ask because I am actually in the mood for a bit of DW now, but would prefer to just play the version before this feature became included.

DW7 was actually the first to do this.

DW6 featured the same kind of musou mode as DW5, however, DW6 is widely agreed by most people in the Musou community to be the worst one because it was basically an experiment by Koei to try out new things. Fortunately, it did do some things right and yielded some good results but the overall product felt rushed and incomplete (cut characters [footnote]They cut the Nanman characters and army...the NANMAN!!! But they did bring Meng Huo back in DW6: Empires fortunately.[/footnote], small amount of battles and maps compared to DW5, cloned movesets, only some character even had a musou mode (those who didn't almost felt non existent in the game), more modern style "anime" designs [footnote]Of course, character design opinions are extremely subjective.[/footnote] instead of quasi-historical ones, lack of extra modes and some other minor details.).

Give it a try if you want but expect to get a mixed opinion on everything.[footnote]At least the soundtrack was still as good as it's always been.[/footnote]

In 7 you didn't get better rewards from playing at the higher difficulties, at least when I played it. Do you know whether they fixed that in 8?

Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't you get better stat upgrades by playing on higher difficulties? Also, I think in DW7:XL you could only acquire certain weapons by playing on the higher difficulties.

 

[natster43]

Pretty much the game I am most excited about this year if it gets a western release date. I have been constantly checking the 2 facebook pages I like that post new stuff every week pretty much right when new info comes out. Really I just hope it is actually coming out in the states.

 

[Dragoon]

For those curious all known information about DW8 can be found here [http://s13.zetaboards.com/koeiwarriors/topic/6986755/1] along with the main website.

So far DW8 is shaping up to be DW7 but better in almost every way and I hope that's how it turns out.

And that's all I need, I love the Warriors franchise, nothing more satisfying then slashing your way through thousands of dudes.

 

[Dragoon]

Also if you like the 3 kingdoms era. Check out the movie Red Cliff directed by John Woo which is about the battle of Chi Bi. Also if you have the choice get the extended version and not the theatrical version. Some awesome stuff in it, great action and great character sequences like Zhuge Liang and the arrows and the "tortoise" battle formation (no spoilers there).

That movie is awesome, that arrow scene made me laugh, so good.

 

[KingsGambit_v1legacy]

Nice one man, thanks. Do you remember which was the first game in the series that did this? I ask because I am actually in the mood for a bit of DW now, but would prefer to just play the version before this feature became included.

DW7 was actually the first to do this.

DW6 featured the same kind of musou mode as DW5, however, DW6 is widely agreed by most people in the Musou community to be the worst one because it was basically an experiment by Koei to try out new things. Fortunately, it did do some things right and yielded some good results but the overall product felt rushed and incomplete (cut characters [footnote]They cut the Nanman characters and army...the NANMAN!!! But they did bring Meng Huo back in DW6: Empires fortunately.[/footnote], small amount of battles and maps compared to DW5, cloned movesets, only some character even had a musou mode (those who didn't almost felt non existent in the game), more modern style "anime" designs [footnote]Of course, character design opinions are extremely subjective.[/footnote] instead of quasi-historical ones, lack of extra modes and some other minor details.).

Give it a try if you want but expect to get a mixed opinion on everything.[footnote]At least the soundtrack was still as good as it's always been.[/footnote]

Damn. Guess I have to dig out my original XBox games then and go back to 5. I don't understand why developers stray so far from the formula that makes their game what it is. Be experimental sure, but build on, don't change completely (this also goes to Hitman: Absolution). Or at least give us the OPTION of playing it the new way or the old way, like two SP campaigns, same levels but choice of character.

The only character I'd try apart from SSX was Lu Bu, but only because of the surprise with which all other characters always pronounce his name. A Bad-Arse so Bad that all the other Bad-Arses have to pause for a minute.

 

[DanteLives]

I hope DW8 lets us keep our buffed characters from the story mode, unlike what DW7 did.

 

[Smeatza]

So... I've been reading "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" again... trying my best to get through the tough read by trying different version, (It's definitely going better now that certain names are correct and easier for me to identify) and it got me wondering when the next DW was going out.

Could you not tell who was who? I found all the names that had been changed at the very least rhymed with the historical name.

OT: Since Dynasty Warriors 2 me and my best friend have been playing the Dynasty Warriors games to death as soon as they come out. 13 years on and the plan hasn't changed.

 

[SoulSalmon]

Also whatever happened to Kingdom Under fire 3 did it get canned or something?

Wait what? Am I missing something here?

Kingdom Under Fire 2 is still in development, with the last public update only a month ago and a release date of June 2013...
They even put out a video as recent as October: Shield Keep Town[/youtube]

 

[SerithVC]

I wuld be excited about this game, but i'm in the "stop with the rediculous weapons, make lu bu into a terrifying opponent again, and bring back the DW4 body guards" boat. Though i'd be willing to negotiate on the body guard bit.

 

[Baron_Rouge]

Maybe this will get someone interested in the conversation...

This is one of the greatest things I've ever seen. Day one buy, and I'm not even joking. After the disappointment of 6, DW7 got back to the roots of the franchise, and was one of the most enjoyable games I've played in a good while. I'm confident they can outdo themselves with 8 though

 

[Kelthurin]

So... I've been reading "The Romance of the Three Kingdoms" again... trying my best to get through the tough read by trying different version, (It's definitely going better now that certain names are correct and easier for me to identify) and it got me wondering when the next DW was going out.

So off to Google I ran, typed in "DW8" in hopes that I could be lazy... I could not. So... a pair of backspaces away, and I added "ynasty Warriors 8" before hitting enter.

Little did I realize how close the release actually is! So now I've been watching videos, clamoring for any bit of info I can get and periodically stopping into Gamestop for the official NA release.

I haven't been this excited for a game in a while, actually. I grew up with DW since playing the Campaign of Nanking on my PS1's Demo disc (Remember those!) over and over again till I got the full game that Christmas.

I have to say, I'm liking what I'm seeing, and frankly... I saw a video for Huang Gui's new weapon... "A boat" and nearly creamed my pants! Did I mention how I haven't been this excited for a game in a while? That video cranked it to 11.

Why! Oh why isn't there an official release so I can pay it off rather that put a down payment?

How about you? Excited? Burned out? What are you looking forward too?

Excited person reporting in!

 

[tangoprime]

Also if you like the 3 kingdoms era. Check out the movie Red Cliff directed by John Woo which is about the battle of Chi Bi. Also if you have the choice get the extended version and not the theatrical version. Some awesome stuff in it, great action and great character sequences like Zhuge Liang and the arrows and the "tortoise" battle formation (no spoilers there).

For serious. This movie was freaking amazing, especially for any fans of DW/Rot3K stuff. The casing was perfect, and iirc, this was the highest budget chinese movie ever made, and it really shows it. No cheesy CG or anything, and seeing the battle of Chi Bi play out in that kind of scale was simply amazing.

Also, to the original topic, I'm pretty excited for DW8 too. I've mostly dismissed the series since the current generation, as even in 5 they started diverting and getting way too "anime" for my taste (huge, stupid weapons and cosplay looking "armor"), I think the most grounded was 4, and I really liked DW5: Empires. I really miss the old system from 4 where you could make your own officer, and have bodyguard units level up with you, as well as how the story followed the empire through its run rather than individuals, and you could change characters as you went.

Also, the music, good god those epic guitar riffs.
(best OST track in the history of games, lol)

Anyway, 8 looks like it took a detour back towards "realism", that is, the officers aren't running around looking like they're at Otakon, and Lu Bu doesn't appear to be carrying that stupid cross thing *crosses fingers that he actually has a halbred once again, as he should*

 

[Zeckt]

Honestly, Warriors Orochi 3 and DW7 have completely restored my faith in the franchise. These are the games that get crapped on for every game being the same but I had so much fun and garnered so many well spent hours on those 2 games that I don't care.

 

[Beffudled Sheep_v1legacy]

Hmm I never did get into DW but then again the games were never sold in my local gameshops when I was younger. I loved me some Bladestorm though.

Might check this new one out one day.
Would I be missing anything if I don't play 1 - 7?

They all tell the same core story and the core gameplay is all the same (with the exception of DW1 which was a 2D fighting game). However, all the little nuances, individual stories, overall designs, some weapons, modes and a bunch of other details are different between all of the instalments. Most people seem to consider DW3 and 4 to be their favourites (4 is my personal favourite) so if you can find them I'd say give 'em a go. You should also check out DW5 if you get the chance; it improved on DW4 in many notable areas and has some of my favourite moments even if there were some things about it that were inferior to 4.

Also, if you liked Bladestorm you could check out the Kessen games which feature similar gameplay.

They're PS2 games right? Thanks for the recommendations. I'll pick em up for cheap on amazon or something and I do know about the Kessen series. A friend of mine has the games but he won't let me borrow them!

 

[ObsidianJones_v1legacy]

I wonder if any CoD heads look at DW and go "Jesus Christ, people still play that game?! It's exactly the same game being shipped out with minor tweaks in game play!"