70
The disappointment, however, lies in wait for those who expected a greater leap forward and not yet another recycled cash-in. [June 2004, p.88]
80
Don't be surprised if you find yourself revisiting certain engagements just to perfectly fulfill each of its objectives. [June 2004, p.91]
60
Samurai Warriors may fall short in eye candy but with the multiple new characters, weapons, attacks and gameplay enhancements available, fans of the action genre will find the game stable and a load of fun to boot.
9
I loved the DW games, so I had to play this. I played this to exhaustion, I remember unlocking literally everything. Still, its not as good as DW4.
Samurai Warriors
PlayStation 2
Released On:
May 6, 2004
Metascore
Mixed or Average
73
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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91
I thought the PS2 had given up the ghost for pushing graphics to a new level, but I was wrong. All in all, a well worth it buy, no questions asked.
83
The create a soldier mode that is dependent upon your skill with activities is a fresh spin to the player generated fighter, and the inclusion of RPG-esque elements take the rather tired elements from Dynasty Warriors and injects new blood into the genre.
80
Don't be surprised if you find yourself revisiting certain engagements just to perfectly fulfill each of its objectives. [June 2004, p.91]
75
Merely mediocre in terms of graphics (including the pitiful draw-distance in multiplayer), and simple problems like the inept camera have yet to be fixed. Its strong gameplay manages to squeak out a passing grade. [May 2004, p.97]
70
To call Samurai Warriors one of the brownest games ever would be no word of a lie - the lack of colour is arguably the game's weakest area and this, coupled with the repetitive nature of this style of game, can make it feel that much more tedious at times. [July 2004, p.109]
60
So in effect the new setting, period and additions to the game have made little difference.
50
Once the novelty of the new setting and storylines has worn off - there's little genuine inovation to hold your interest. [July 2004, p.104]
User score
Generally Favorable
64% Positive
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Aug 22, 2023
9
I loved the DW games, so I had to play this. I played this to exhaustion, I remember unlocking literally everything. Still, its not as good as DW4.
SummaryWhen the political power of the Ashikaga Shogunate collapsed in the succession dispute of 1467, the islands of Japan erupted in a series of major wars. This era in Japanese history became known as the Sengoku or "warring states" period. SAMURAI WARRIORS explores this dramatic era and combines it with the Tactical Action excitement KOEI h... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
- Xbox
Initial Release Date:May 6, 2004
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