Warriors Orochi 3 Hyper (無双OROCHI2 Hyper, Musou OROCHI 2 Hyper) is the second re-release of Warriors Orochi 3. It is Koei's launch title for the Wii U.
Changes[]
- Players can use handheld controllers or Wii U gamepad for gameplay, with the gamepad displaying a mini-map when playing solo.
- A new multiplayer card-battle mode called Duel Mode is included. The player forms their trinity of choice and arm themselves with four cards before each match. After deciding their deck of four, the battle begins after a stage has been selected. Cards can change the effects of the player's team and fall into one of four categories:
- Attack (Red) - deals damage.
- Auxiliary (Green) - adds a special effect to team's attacks.
- Obstruct (Blue) - places a limiting effect on opposing player's team.
- Special (Yellow) - any other special effects or techniques which doesn't belong in the previous three; conditions to use are specific and they may have side effects.
- Players are encouraged to experiment with cards with varying efficiency, winning when one life meter is depleted, with rare stones as rewards.
- Downloadable content from the original game is also included.
Characters[]
The entire cast from Special appear with the following additions:
New Characters[]
New characters who debuted in Sengoku Musou Chronicle 2nd will not be in this game. The four new characters in Special and Hyper will not be available as DLC for the PS3/Xbox 360 ports.
Related Media[]
Two guidebooks for the re-release of Musou: one introduces the game system, the other focuses on scenarios and character tips, and a compiled databook provides character profiles and movie information.
Trivia[]
- Similar to the previous collaboration characters, Momiji will feature her own theme from past games she has appeared in: "Fuga", her stage theme from Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.
- This game marks Seimei Abe and Rachel debut in the west.
External Links[]
- Official American website, Official American Nintendo listing
- Official Japanese website, Official Japanese Nintendo listing
- Eurogamer interview with the producer
- Famitsu interview with producer and director