Dynasty Warriors 7 (真・三國無双6, Shin Sangoku Musou 6) is the seventh main installment of the Dynasty Warriors series. Originally it was confirmed as a PlayStation 3 exclusive due to the series's tenth year anniversary and long history with the PlayStation consoles. However, on October 30, 2010, it was announced that an Xbox 360 version would be released in Europe and North America. In response to questions for an Asian Xbox version, the producer said there are no plans for it.
Yebis was used to render this title and is the first title from the company to use it. During Koei-Tecmo's 2012 fiscal press report, Kou Shibusawa commented that this game sold a total of 950,000 units. Kenji Tanigaki is the opening movie director.
The upcoming Warriors game is a revamped one-versus-thousand game, featuring characters, stories, and a dramatic narrative. The producer and director aim to bring back fans from the series' tenth anniversary, incorporating content from previous Warriors titles. The game is not a complete abolishment of the series or a complete return of the fifth title. The final product is the result of multiple experiments and trials.
The Treasure Box release includes the usual book filled with character illustrations and developer commentary, a digital photo frame dedicated to the series' ten year anniversary, eight postcards, and one of four ball point pens. These pens were also handed out to attendees of the first live press event for the game in October. People who performed early orders for the Japanese release online also received a serial code to download Zhao Yun's Dynasty Warriors outfit for this game.
Gameplay[]
The game will feature 3D visuals, allowing players to immerse themselves in the Three Kingdoms setting, and the producer has been pushing for this feature since its development phase.
Battle System[]
- See also: Weapon Movesets, Weapons, DLC Weapon Movesets and DLC Weapons
The game reverts to the older system with the Renbu system discarded. It expands on the fifth installment's setup, including upgraded air combos, jump cancels, and aerial Musou attacks. The Musou Gauge can be built to multiple stocks, and secondary stocks can be reserved. Two-player co-op is only available in Conquest Mode, with split screen play and vocal communication options.
Character Growth[]
The game's system reverts to a similar format, with characters having health, attack, and defense stats. Players can collect items to boost these stats, like swords, shields, and dim sums.
Musou gauges can be increased by using "Skill" points earned based on the player's performance in battle. These points can additionally be used to unlock Musou stocks, a different Musou, and other personal traits for the player's character. A handful of playable characters will have personal skills unique to them.
Battlefield[]
Cutscenes and events no longer take loading time, and the transition strives to be as close to real-time as possible. It is possible to keep playing right after special scenes that were previously pre-rendered movies.
- Maps in Dynasty Warriors 4 are reused for stages, doubling as locations, and during battles, sections are cut off, but the rest may open up.
- Like the Xtreme Legends titles in the series, this game will feature Novice and Hell difficulties.
- Swimming still exists in this title. Climbing ladders to reach higher places remains, but the players will not be able to scale walls and obstacles in the same manner as Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage. Gimmicks, usable props found in battles like Samurai Warriors 3, can be used to assist the player.
- Enemy generals can drop weapons and can be used by the player's character right after obtaining them. In Conquest Mode, these weapons have a chance of being the character's personal weapon of choice. Like all other weapons in the game, these can also be customized by the player in the middle of battle.
- There are two types of support animals that can aid the player in battle: animals that follow the player and fight together and animals that can be ridden. Animals include horses, pandas, bears, elephants, wolves, falcons, and tigers. Most of these mounts can be seen again in Dynasty Warriors Online. The rare horses are Red Hare, Hex Mark, and Shadow Runner with Red Hare being the strongest and fastest mount in the game. The ability to call horses to the player's side and the ability to jump while riding a mount remains from Dynasty Warriors 6.
- The army morale gauge between battle-fighting forces has been removed, allowing players to monitor their forces' status by listening to fellow officers' reports.
- Just like Dynasty Warriors 6, nearby ally soldiers will perform a victory shout and animation when the player defeats an officer.
- Restorative items remain the same. Items that temporarily power up the character can now extend to their mounts.
- Similar to the Dynasty Warriors Gundam titles, an arrow icon pointing towards enemy generals appears when the player nears them on the map.
Other Information[]
- There is no Edit Mode in this title. An option of editing and creating an original introduction movie found in previous titles will not return. Secondary colors for the characters exist, but there is no color edit like in Samurai Warriors 3.
- Lock-on mode a la Dynasty Warriors: Strikeforce has been removed.
- Rolling or evading from normal attacks a la Dynasty Warriors 6 has been removed. Special skills and Tomes do not make a comeback. Archery behaving in a manner found in older titles will not return in this title.
- Several physics changes have been implemented, allowing Musou Attacks to accidentally hit their allies as collateral without causing any damage.
- Unlike in Samurai Warriors 2-onwards, Dynasty Warriors 6 and the prior Warriors Orochi titles, the combo counter retention by default is far more strict to uphold.
- For Dash type weapons, the same wind tunnel effect for indicating a running attack/running horse jump (from Dynasty Warriors 6) is used.
- Trademark win pose screens found throughout the series will not appear in this title. The victory musical rift still appears in Conquest Mode.
- Downloadable content is available.
Modes[]
Free Mode and Challenge Mode are not returning in this title. If there is a demand for their return, the producer might consider adding them again to the series.
Story Mode[]
The historical story mode in the game follows the Three Kingdoms' stories, allowing players to play the Jin Dynasty faction to end the era. Some versions allow players to play Jin without completing other scenarios. The Jin faction includes generals with historical connections to Wei.
The series is reverting to faction stories, with players working with playable characters at each stage. Some battles will be divided into two halves, providing different perspectives. At least one stage will be dedicated to one character. The game will not be identical to Dynasty Warriors 4, with characters removed or added based on historical exploits.
Players will roam an ally stronghold, select battles, and chat with ally generals. Weapons can be purchased or sold using Gold earned from previous victories. Story Mode takes at least four to five hours, with the entire game potentially taking twenty hours.
Conquest Mode[]
- See also Conquest Mode
Called Chronicle Mode in Japanese, it is a new mode to the series which lets players explore another side of the Three Kingdoms era. Compared to Story Mode's fixed settings, Conquest Mode encourages freedom for the player to do whatever they see fit. Within this mode, players can earn the ultimate weapons in the game and unlock various playable characters. Specific stories and stages are set to be made exclusive to this mode. Two players with an online connection can choose to play through this mode together. Normal co-op with two controllers is also available. Similar to the Legendary Mode of previous titles, these preset scenarios are separated into three categories:
- Romance of the Three Kingdoms themed events.
- "What-if?" stories.
- Side stories to showcase talents of individual characters.
The game features interactive sections that lead to episodes or endings, with characters sharing stats and strengths. Rewards from Conquest Mode can be used in Story Mode, and players can form friendly bonds with other characters.
Gallery[]
Image, movie, motion, event, and voice gallery for the characters in the game. Includes hints for obtaining items and other treasures.
Encyclopedia[]
Features timeline and biographies like in previous titles. Also includes a glossary of terms mentioned in the novel.
Options[]
Change settings for the game.
Tutorial[]
Explains gameplay mechanics and techniques. Both the director and producer explained this feature was made to celebrate the series' tenth anniversary with new fans of the series. Play as Guan Ping and learn the basic movements and controls of the game.
Characters[]
For the first time in the series, Jin is a main force. Bolded characters are new in this title or are returning to the series. Cai Wenji, Daqiao and Jiang Wei reuse their designs from Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2. Cai Wenji is labeled as a new character in the main installment, however She debuted in a spin-off game of Dynasty Warriors series as Shin Sangoku Musou Multi Raid 2.
Trophies/Achievements[]
Expansions/Spin-Offs[]
- 100man-nin no Shin Sangoku Musou - mobile social game using this game's graphics; available for Japanese networks on April 21, 2011
- Dynasty Warriors by GREE; tentative title
- Dynasty Warriors 7: Special
- Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends
- Dynasty Warriors 7 with Xtreme Legends
- Dynasty Warriors VS
- Shin Sangoku Musou SLASH by GREE
Related Media[]
Four members of the Yoshimoto Performance talent group will collaborate with Koei to promote the Three Kingdoms game. The project, known as the Yoshimoto Musou Project, will feature live gameplay demonstrations, skits, and commercials, with a parody of comedian Inomoto's skits.
Dynasty Warriors 7 will also do a special collaboration campaign with the DVD release of the Three Kingdoms TV series (known as Sangokushi Three Kingdoms in Japan). Other titles included with the campaign are Dynasty Warriors Online and 100man-nin no Sangokushi. A promotional video for this game will be included in the Japanese DVD releases for the drama. Entering a special code on the campaign page also lets players obtain a present.
When players purchase this title, they will also receive a special serial code for 100man-nin no Shin Sangoku Musou. This exclusive code lets players of the social game acquire the rare item, The Art of War authored by Sun Tzu. Playing through the mobile game may also unlock rare weapons for its next-gen counterpart. Android is offering interactive character wallpapers and music from the game for their services. Consumers can alter their character's pose on the wallpaper and listen to their quotes.
A collaboration campaign with Lawson is promoting downloadable content, featuring Wang Yuanji's original outfit and weapon. Geo is also participating in the early purchasing craze, offering costumes and serial codes for Lu Bu's outfit from 'Dynasty Warriors'. Pre-ordering from Furu1online, Furu1online, and Wonder Goo stores allows access to Diao Chan's and Taishi Ci's costumes.
Mini figurines of the cast are currently being made by Cafe Reo. The same illustrator for the design of these figurines also took part in illustrating images within a similar style for thirteen microfiber towels. Bravia is developing a special television setting for their models that is dedicated to this game's graphics. Kabaya will be offering illustrated cards dedicated to the characters appearing in this title.
A character image song and character message CD for this title, Shin Sangoku Musou 6 Ouha - Kyouka Ranbu, has been announced and will be in stores on May 25, 2011. It will be out in stores on the same day as the third Samurai Warriors character image song CD, Sengoku Musou 3 Z Ten - Gouka Ougi.
Following suite with the Samurai Warriors series, a Dynasty Warriors voice actor event is scheduled to take place in Tokyo on September 11, 2011. Like other stage events a drama sequence, live performances of character image songs, and a talk show event for the series is planned. It's the series' first live stage event of this genre, often created for the Neoromance franchises instead. The name of the event is Shin Sangoku Musou Seiyu-Ranbu Autumn 2011. A DVD recording of the event will be available for purchase in Japan on December 21st.
Koei-Tecmo's Dynasty Warriors 7 has sold 800,000 copies globally, breaking records. Gamecity hosted a survey for fans' favorite characters, with the top three receiving an original wallpaper and a customizable theme for PS3 or PSP. Voting ended on July 21.
On April 1 in Japan, as an April Fools' Day joke, Koei's Twitter account stated they would be releasing DLC that gave the character Dian Wei a costume featuring him with hair.
Image Song[]
- Performed by KinKi Kids
*used for the game's credits and commercials.
Trivia[]
- The game makes a brief appearance in the 9th episode of Kōkō Nyūshi, a Japanese mystery drama.
- This was the first Dynasty Warriors to feature facial expressions.
Gallery[]
External Links[]
- Official North American site
- Official European site
- Official Japanese site
- Official Taiwanese site
- Official Japanese PlayStation site
- Official Twitter link, Twitter icons - secondary link updated with rendered wallpapers of characters posing with their weapons of choice
- Premiere Event footage on Official KoeiTecmo YouTube Channel
- Japanese wiki
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