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Dynasty Warriors 3
Developer(s): Omega Force
Publisher(s): Koei
Release date:
Playstion 2 Version
Japan September 20, 2001
United States/Canada November 26, 2001
Europe/Australia March 22, 2002

XBox Version

Japan September 26, 2002
United States/Canada September 30, 2002
Europe/Australia December 6, 2002
Genre: Hack and Slash
Game modes: Single Player, Multiplayer
Ratings: ESRB: TeenTeen
Platform(s): Playstation 2, XBox

Dynasty Warriors 3 is the third title in the Dynasty Warriors series and acclaimed by fans of the earlier titles to be one of the most difficult due to the enemies' AI. This title introduces the Nanman tribe and also set the standards for many of its following titles.

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[edit] Gameplay

  • If they have a high ranked weapon, characters can now perform six hit combos. The four previous charge attack properties remain the same but add two more to the mix.
Image:Square.png, Image:Square.png, Image:Square.png, Image:Square.png, Image:Tri.png : sends the opponent high into the air; continuing to press Image:Tri.png triggers a synchronized follow up. This additional combo is called a Charge Drive.
Image:Square.png, Image:Square.png, Image:Square.png, Image:Square.png, Image:Square.png, Image:Tri.png : triggers a unique combo; some officers can also extend it by tapping Image:Tri.png.
  • Enemy AI is much more aggressive and clearing crowds takes more effort. Even the most common soldier will actively run up to the player to attack.
  • When two players work together on a stage, they can perform an attack called Double Musou. If they are close to one another and have their Musou gauges filled, they can press Image:Circle.png together to unleash a powerful assault.
  • For the first time in the series, players can collect and equip various items. Specific items can affect the playable characters' stats but others can be unlocked after fulfilling certain requirements. The tradition of unlocking rare fourth weapons also began with this title.
  • Stat boosting remains similar to the previous title except Dynasty Warriors 3 offers different stat boosts when the game is on harder difficulties.
  • Mounted attacks -as in, when the horse slays an enemy- can now affect the KO count for the player. Elephant mounts have also been added. Riding a specific steed, however, demands the player to be at certain level. For example, if the character is at a low level and tries to ride Red Hare, they'll likely be thrown off its back. To counter this setback, the player can level up their characters or equip saddles.
  • Saving during battle can be done by choosing to quit from the pause menu. Only one game can be counted at one time and choosing to not continue it makes it invalid.
  • Characters are more vocal than before and will talk during in-game cutscenes.
  • For the first (and so far only) time, players are able to have personal bodyguards with them in battle. The player will start with 2 peons and when maxed out will be able to have up to 8 elite bodyguards.

[edit] Modes

[edit] Musou Mode

Character's modes are extended as they can participate in more battles than before. Many of their new scenarios involve the Southern Campaign to suppress the Nanman rebellion. The following characters can be unlocked in Musou Mode.

Zhuge Liang and Ma Chao
Complete one Shu scenario
Jiang Wei
Finish Zhuge Liang's scenario
Huang Zhong and Liu Bei
Complete with two Shu characters
Pang Tong
Keep him alive during the Assault on Cheng Du
Sima Yi, Xu Zhu, and Zhen Ji
Clear once with any Wei character
Xu Huang and Cao Cao
Complete with two Wei characters
Xiahou Yuan
Personally defeat him during the Battle of Mt. Ding Jun
Zhang Liao
Personally defeat him during the Battle of He Fei
Lu Xun and Da Qiao
Finish one Wu scenario
Sun Ce and Sun Jian
Clear Musou Mode with two Wu characters
Sun Quan
During the Battle of He Fei the following must occur: Taishi Ci's death, Sun Quan jumps the bridge, Zhang Liao attacks, and Gan Ning appears as reinforcements during Sun Quan's counterattack.
Xiao Qiao
Complete Musou Mode with Zhou Yu or Da Qiao
Gan Ning
Personally defeat him during the Battle of He Fei
Lu Meng
Make him survive the Battle at Fan Castle
Diao Chan
Defeat her during the Battle at Hu Lao Gate
Lu Bu
Score at least 1,000 KOs at Hu Lao Gate
Dong Zhuo
Defeat him and Diao Chan during the Battle at Hu Lao Gate
Zhang Jiao
Defeat him and his brothers during the Yellow Turban Rebellion
Yuan Shao
Defeat Yan Liang and Wen Chou in the Battle of Guan Du
Meng Huo
Beat him seven times during the Nanman Campaign
Zhu Rong
Defeat her during the Nanman Campaign
Fu Xi
Clear Cao Cao, Liu Bei, and Sun Jian's Musou Modes
Nu Wa
Complete Musou Mode with all other female characters

[edit] Free Mode

Similar as before, more stages and characters can be unlocked when the player completes Musou Mode. This is where the Other characters can be played.

[edit] Versus Mode

A mode that gives two players 90 minutes to compete with one another. They can chose to particpate in the following challenges.

3 vs 3 Elimination - set at Hu Lao Gate, three fighters can duel with one another on horseback.
Struggle for the Imperial Seal - search for the Imperial Seal in the Wu Territory and earn more warriors.
Skirmish at Chang Ban Bridge - pave a clear path through the wall of enemies on the bridge.
Battle at Sea - knock many enemies overboard at Chi Bi.
Team Battle - defeat the three officers at Fan Castle.
4 vs 4 Elimination - be the first to climb Mt. Ding Jun and meet the commander at the top.
Valley of Stone Soldiers - a thick fog clouds the field and obstructs vision. Find the enemy officer at Yi Ling under these conditions.
Duel - have a one-on-one battle at Mt. Jie Ting.

[edit] Challenge Mode

Within a 90 minute time limit, do one of the following.

Endurance - Defeat as many officers as possible without being defeated.
Time Attack - Similar as endurance except it expects the player to meet a set time limit.

[edit] Data Base

Includes an encyclopedia for officers and showcases collected weapons and items.

[edit] Characters

[edit] Wei

[edit] Shu

[edit] Wu

[edit] Other

[edit] Related Media

A mobile adaption of this game, titled Mobile Shin Sangoku Musou, was also made for the Japanese imode and yahoo networks. It features a card diplomacy game that can be played with other cell phone users. In May 2006, a pachinko machine named CR Shin Sangoku Musou was also released in parlors.

[edit] Image Song

  • Ikuji ~Circuit~
Performed by Yo Hitoto

[edit] Allusions

[edit] Gallery

Japanese package art

[edit] External Links

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