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This article is about the first game in the Samurai Warriors series. For the whole series, see Samurai Warriors (series).

Samurai Warriors (戦国無双, Sengoku Musou) is the first game in the Samurai Warriors series that is a spinoff of Dynasty Warriors. Instead of taking place near the end of China's Han Dynasty, Samurai Warriors is set during the Japanese Warring States period. The game was planned to be dark and grim to set the mood for Nobunaga's time in power.

The game's director, Hisashi Koinuma, initially planned for four or five characters fighting a single boss, but deemed online multiplay premature. He aimed to appeal to Dynasty Warriors fans, but production stalled due to Dynasty Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends. After completion, a separate team was formed.

Gameplay[]

The game's growth system differs from Dynasty Warriors, with weapons found by defeating generals and character experience boosts. Characters also receive "Ability Points" for further development and are associated with specific elements. Missions offer extra gold or experience for character development. Castle levels with one exit per division and multiple sub-levels with various enemies and booby traps are added.

Modes[]

Story Mode[]

The mode, similar to Dynasty Warriors, allows players to choose a character and complete their story, unlocking alternate costumes and varying paths during missions, primarily focusing on Oda Nobunaga's rise.

Free Mode[]

In Free Mode, players can participate in battles unlocked in story mode with any character.

Survival Mode[]

Both challenges have rules, difficulty cannot be selected, life meter reaches 0, acquired weapons/items can be used in other modes, and player saves every 3 floors.

Abyss[]

In this challenge, the player travels down into the depths of the earth where a mysterious character awaits them. The time limit in this mode is 60 minutes but can be increased by completing missions throughout the challenge.

Tower[]

The only difference in this challenge is that the time limit is 20 minutes and the goal is to clear as many floors as possible in the amount of time given. Time can also be increased by completing various missions.

Challenge Mode[]

There are 7 challenges to partake in that also double as the training exercises in New Officer Mode.

  • Melee - Get as many enemy KOs as possible.
  • Musou - Defeat enemies using only the Musou attack.
  • Combo - Get the longest combo attack possible.
  • Archery - Defeat oncoming enemies using only ranged attacks.
  • Deflect - Defeat enemies by deflecting arrows.
  • Burst - Reach the destination point as quickly as possible.
  • Riding - Get through the course by steed as quickly as possible.

New Officer Mode[]

See also: Edit Characters (Samurai Warriors)

Samurai Warriors has a unique character creation process the player must undergo a training session in order to use their character. At the end of their training, players must pass a final test or the character will be lost. If the character passes, then the character is saved and can be used in Story Mode or Free Mode.

Characters[]

Unique NPCs[]

Expansions[]

While it is based on the sequel, Samurai Warriors: Katana also uses select models from this game.

Related Media[]

Aside from the guide books, developer commentary and character illustration book, and a character encyclopedia, Koei officially funded the following publications for this game:

  • Comic Sengoku Musou ~ Samurai Wars Vol. 1 - collection of four panel parody comics created and illustrated by fans. ISBN: 4-7758-0180-5
  • Comic Sengoku Musou ~ Samurai Wars Vol. 2 - ISBN: 4-7758-0195-3
  • Comic Sengoku Musou ~ Samurai Wars Vol. 3 - ISBN: 4-7758-0196-1
  • Comic Sengoku Musou ~ Samurai Wars Vol. 4 - following issues also include the Xtreme Legends expansion. ISBN: 4-7758-0243-7
  • Comic Sengoku Musou ~ Samurai Wars Vol. 5 - ISBN: 4-7758-0261-5
  • Comic Sengoku Musou ~ Samurai Wars Vol. 6 - ISBN: 4-7758-0296-8
  • Comic Sengoku Musou ~ Samurai Wars Vol. 7 - ISBN: 4-7758-0316-6
  • Comic Sengoku Musou ~ Short Stories Vol. 1 - collection of lengthier fan comics with serious or comedic stories. ISBN: 4-7758-0217-8

Image Song[]

Performed by BoA

Trivia[]

  • The models and equipment used for the Edit characters later appear in Nobunaga's Ambition Online.
  • Guan Yu and Dong Zhuo from Dynasty Warriors 3 appear as portraits inside Osaka Castle.
  • Goemon's WANTED posters can be seen on walls during certain castle levels and around Kyoto. Such walls can be destroyed with Goemon's cannon, which reveals hidden paths or treasures.

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