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Dynasty Warriors Next (真・三國無双 NEXT) is a launch title for the PlayStation Vita. It uses characters and visuals from Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends as its base. The entire playable cast of the aforementioned title return in this game. As of this game, many of the women's names will be properly localized into English.

Both the director (Tomohiko Sho) and producer (Kenichi Ogasawara) have stated that this title has elements they would like to include in future Warriors entries.

Gamecity offers a Warriors cap for purchase, with three free trial missions for eight characters. The North American demo features only Zhao Yun and Zhenji in the Yellow Turban Rebellion battle, despite not being playable in the full game.

Gameplay[]

Players can control their characters' actions using analog sticks and buttons for movement and attacks, and touch screens for special sequences. Accidental Battles occur when a foe taps simultaneously, activating a Quick-Time Event sequence. The Break gauge accumulates during battle, allowing players to perform powerful attacks. Damaged players reach their Musou gauge, allowing them to perform Musou or Speed Musou techniques. These techniques can be performed using various methods, such as tilting the console or sliding a finger across.

In the game, players must coordinate Quick-Time Event style attacks to damage foes, with victory achieved by completing a sequence. When an opponent's health is weakened, a Rush sequence is unlocked. Maps feature bases with special functions, benefiting the side controlling them. Players can zoom in or out of the mini-map during battle by clicking on the upper right corner of the console's top screen.

Other traits for the game include the following:

  • Pressing R whilst attacking creates a "Chain Attack". This function lets players cancel their current strikes to potentially lengthen their character's combos.
  • There is no life gauge in this game. Players can know when a character is hit when the screen flashes red and by sound effects. Even without a visible lifebar, the developers are confident that players will struggle as they play. It was omitted to follow the trend of Western developed games.
  • Characters will be equipped with one weapon and cannot have it swapped.
  • DLC weapons from Dynasty Warriors 7 will be assigned to select characters.
  • Edit characters are available.
  • Players do not need to establish a server with one another in order to communicate with one another. Players who have had established a connection can support another player's progress in their game. This feature is called "Battle Friend Support".
  • Points can be earned after battle to help strengthen weapons or items. Difficulty helps increase the amount of points earned per battle.
  • Downloadable Content is available.
  • The newest patch update gives players the freedom to change the game's music to whatever music is available on their PS Vita.

Modes[]

Campaign Mode[]

The Romance of the Three Kingdoms mode allows players to reenact episodes and unlock characters, policies, and other features. Players can select characters and join forces to swap data. After each episode, they can launch stratagems based on a character's willingness and monetary fee. Characters relevant to the episode gain an advantage in battle. Players can order up to five characters for an encounter, presented as cards.

Scenarios
  • 184 AD - Yellow Turbans Rebellion
  • 190 AD - Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition
  • 192 AD - Conqueror of Jiangdong
  • 194 AD - The Struggle for Power
  • 200 AD - The Three Visits
  • 203 AD - Battle Of Chibi
  • 208 AD - The Kingdom in Three
  • 212 AD - Quiet Ambition
  • 208 AD - The Tiger's Advance
  • 217 AD - Man of Virtue
  • 238 AD - A Land United
  • 192 AD - An Endless Quest

Conquest Mode[]

China is divided into various factions struggling to conquer one another, and the player controls their own plot of land. The goal is to use a single character to expand their territory, eventually leading to unification. Players who wish to play this mode must first choose which faction they wish to serve (Wei, Wu, Shu, Jin, Other) before selecting their subordinate generals.

The action proceeds in a manner not unlike the Empires titles. Players are placed on a map and control their faction in a turn-based system. Whilst in the planning screen, players can recruit officers or select policies to perform to help their forces. Policies that are available in this mode are decided by the ones made available in Campaign Mode, so it's best to finish that before trying this mode.

In this mode, players can perform challenges before battles, earning bonus points for successful completion, which can be used to obtain costume parts for editing characters.

A victorious battle rewards the player with their opponent's territory. The defeated opponent may then be issued a "Mission Battle" from the victor, or a mini-game sequence, to ultimately decide their reputation in this mode. There are four mini-games which may occur:

  1. Marksman - Shoot enemies down by tapping the PS Vita rear touch screen and when yellow bar is full hit the touch screen for a bombing shoot across the screen.
  2. Steeplechase - Tilt the PS Vita to steer a sprinting horse. Players will need to avoid various objects to reach first place.
  3. Bastion - Eliminate a swarm of enemies by touching on the touch screen. Shaking the console can perform a limited usage battle cry to clear all foes from the screen.
  4. Calligrapher - Touch or trace characters on the screen to learn the hidden word. Players have to succeed within a given time limit.

The "Warawara" Patch allows Japanese players to interact with overseas players in a multiplayer friendly mode, allowing them to help each other and share save data.

Coalition Mode[]

Four players can help one another in four different courses. Similar to the system in Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce, players share resurrections and are not given more than the alloted amount. Players cannot call a horse while playing.

  1. Marauder - Capture all enemy bases while protect all captured bases.
  2. Sentinel - Protect ally bases from enemy onslaught. (Recapture base are not allowed)
  3. Blitz - Quickly conquer the enemy main camp in order to claim victory.
  4. Sudden Death - Allies and enemies can be defeated in a single hit. Capture all enemy bases under these conditions. (Direct Break are not allowed)

Gala Mode[]

Conquest Mode offers mini-games unlocked after Campaign Mode scenarios. Players can edit Warriors-themed photos with the console, using "Musou Snap" to paste faces onto characters or stylize backgrounds.

Edit Mode[]

Section to create edit characters. 100 different people can be made in the game. These characters can be used in the Conquest and Coalition Modes. Parts to customize them can be found by defeating other edit officers made by players on Conquest online mode or by leveling up.

Gallery[]

The player can view officer cards, weapons, items, and movies found in the game, as well as other players' profiles found in Conquest Mode.

Encyclopedia[]

View kingdom history, timeline, and character biographies.

Options[]

Change setting for the game

Trophies[]

Icon Name Unlock Method Type
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy True Warrior of the Three Kingdoms Obtain all trophies Platinum
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 4 Card Collector Obtained all of the available Officer Cards excluding DLC cards. Gold
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 3 Family Ties Formed a sworn oath with all of the officers. Gold
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 2 Master Matchmaker Formed a marriage pact with all of the officers. Gold
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 11 Ambition Personified Cleared the Conquest Mode a total of 50 times. Silver
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 10 Eyes in the Back of Your Head Successfully completed all of the Sudden Encounters with the best possible rating. Silver
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 8 Master of the Land Earned 1,000,000 Exp. Silver
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 7 The God of War Defeated more than 100,000 enemies. Silver
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 6 The Great Creator Obtained all of the available Edit Character parts. Silver
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 5 Weapons Collector Obtained all of the available weapons. Silver
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 46 An Everlasting Love Formed a marriage pact with another officer. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 44 Armor Collector Obtained all of the available armor. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 43 Army of One Defeated 1,000 enemies in one battle. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 41 Benevolent Ruler Achieved the best possible Governance Rating. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 40 Character Collector Created 10 Edit Characters. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 38 Combo Master Completed a 500 hit combo. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 35 Equipment Collector Obtained all of the available growth items. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 34 Friends to the End Formed a sworn oath with another officer. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 32 Malevolent Ruler Achieved the worst possible Governance Rating. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 31 Master of the Kingdom Earned 100,000 Exp. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 30 Master of the Realm Earned 500,000 Exp. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 29 Movie Collector Viewed all of the movies in the game. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 28 New Recruit Created a save data file. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 27 Orb Collector Obtained all of the available orbs. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 25 Say Cheese Took a picture using the Musou Snapshot feature of the Gala Mode. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 24 Seasoned Veteran Successfully completed all of the Sudden Encounters. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 20 The Path of Ambition Cleared the Conquest Mode a total of 5 times. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 15 Unrivaled Warrior Defeated 3,000 enemies in one battle. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 14 Untouchable Completed a battle in either Campaign Mode, or Conquest Mode without taking any damage. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 12 You Can Pursue Lu Bu Defeated Lu Bu in the Campaign Mode. Bronze

Icon Name Unlock Method Type
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 9 Great Emperor Cleared all of the stages in the game. Silver
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 49 A Land United Cleared the stage, "A Land United". Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 48 A Man of Virtue Cleared the stage, "A Man of Virtue". Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 47 An Endless Quest Cleared the stage, "An Endless Quest". Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 45 Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition Cleared the stage, "Anti-Dong Zhuo Coalition". Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 42 Battle of Chibi Cleared the stage, "Battle of Chibi". Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 39 Coalition Leader Completed all of the battles within the Coalition Mode. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 37 Conqueror of Jiangdong Cleared the stage, "Conqueror of Jiangdong". Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 36 End of the Road Completed a five forces map in Conquest Mode. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 33 Jack of All Trades Completed Steeplechase, Bastion, Marksman and Calligrapher within the Gala Mode. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 26 Quiet Ambition Cleared the stage, "Quiet Ambition". Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 23 The Goal is Within Sight Completed a four forces map in Conquest Mode. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 22 The Journey Begins Completed a two forces map in Conquest Mode. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 21 The Kingdom in Three Cleared the stage, "The Kingdom in Three". Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 19 The Plot Thickens Completed a three forces map in Conquest Mode. Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 18 The Struggle for Power Cleared the stage, "The Struggle for Power". Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 17 The Three Visits Cleared the stage, "The Three Visits". Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 16 The Tiger's Advance Cleared the stage, "The Tiger's Advance". Bronze
Dynasty Warriors Next Trophy 13 Yellow Turban Rebellion Cleared the stage, "Yellow Turban Rebellion". Bronze


Bugs and Glitches[]

  • This game is one of many games afflicted by the PS Vita's freezing phases during its launch in Japan. The problem occurred for users mainly when they accessed the consoles' network. The time when the freezes varied between completing a stage or by accessing Conquest Mode. Sony PlayStation's PS Vita 1.51 update attempts to fix this issue.
  • When playing for extended periods of time, the music and voices will occasionally stop working, this can be fixed by pressing the PS button and going back into the game.
  • In Shu's final scenario, deploying Sun Shangxiang against Wu will prevent the player from ending a battle due to a bug registering her unit as part of the opposing army.

Related Media[]

Players who have a copy of this game and 100man-nin no Shin Sangoku Musou can use a password to obtain new weapons within the social game. Active users of the social game can even transmigrate their avatars into Dynasty Warriors Next. Edit parts for the games are also planned.

Company sponsored store front meetings in Japan allowed attending fans to play a trial version of Dynasty Warriors Next and Warriors Orochi 3 before the games were in the market. Dynasty Warriors Next was the only Koei-Tecmo title present at Sony PlayStation Japan's PS Vita "Play" Caravan. It was additionally presented at Jump Festa 2012 and Asia Game Show 2011.

Dengeki PlayStation Vita magazine subscribers receive stamps from mascot Politan with downloadable serial codes for custom photo backdrops. The official guidebook offers 20 images and a similar bonus.

The game collaborated with Pepsi Nex in Japan, featuring Lu Bu as the marketing icon, offering a limited-time chance for 50 consumers to win the game.

Various in-game campaigns are being held in Japan. When players participate in them, they will receive a special boost while strengthening characters' weapons in Conquest Mode. Campaigns have been made to celebrate the end of 2011, 2012 New Years, and the downloadable school outfit versions of characters.

Gallery[]

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