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Dynasty Warriors 8 + XL (PS3) / CE (PSV/PS4) |OT| Don't Pursue Lu Bu (In Next Gen)
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It's very similar. Fewer characters on the whole, but there are new characters and a plethora of weapon types that weren't in Orochi 3. Also, you only use one character in a battle, but they can access any weapon during the fight.
I'm sure someone else can tell you more, I haven't played it yet.
Rei no Otaku
Member
Another victory for Wu!
But I still love Xing Cai. Nobody can bulldoze everyone with a shield quite like her.
But I can't say no to her. Not anymore
His DW7 voice actor was Keith Silverstein, but I can't find any information in the slightest as to whether he is voicing Zhuge Dan again in the english version of DW8.
Boogalogist
Member
Does this game have the "Speed", "Technical", "Power" system of the WO series?
Nope, I don't think so anyways. That is unique solely to the WO series.
dakkumauji
Member
Nope. The characters have the same system that DW7 had with weapon being a certain type and characters having a certain affinity with a type of weapon. It's similar to WO3's system where they give similar abilities.
They are:
Dash: Double Jump
Dive: I think when knocked airborne, you can dive back into the ground or something
Shadow Step: Can step forward, pretty much like the Wonder class from WO3
Whirlwind: Produces whirlwinds when attacking
It's tied to your weapon, so the Great Sword is Whirlwind while the Flute is Dash, but for example, Lian Shi is more adapt in using Whirlwind weapons and not so much with Shadow Step.
Of course, you can equip skills to raise a character's adaptability with a weapon type.
Rei no Otaku
Member
I've always hated that system. Drove me nuts in Dynasty Warriors Gundam 3.I give up, just bring next week already so I can play as Wang Yi. Fuck bonds with every fiber of my being.
But I still love Xing Cai. Nobody can bulldoze everyone with a shield quite like her.
But I can't say no to her. Not anymore
She does have great plot. I'll give you that.
I'm intetested in this game because it looks like it has a ton of content like Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3. It seems to be the last one we'll get this gen so I think the devs put their all into it. But I do have a few concerns.
First, how does the story work? Do all 70 characters have their own story? Is it just like a fighting game story?
Second, I noticed that this series doesn't usually get the best reviews... Is that a case of reviewers beong haters or the quality of the series just not being good?
Third, I want to play with my brother. Other than the local co-op, are there other ways for us to play together?
Finally, because of the large character count, do a lot of the characters have similar movesets?
First, how does the story work? Do all 70 characters have their own story? Is it just like a fighting game story?
Second, I noticed that this series doesn't usually get the best reviews... Is that a case of reviewers beong haters or the quality of the series just not being good?
Third, I want to play with my brother. Other than the local co-op, are there other ways for us to play together?
Finally, because of the large character count, do a lot of the characters have similar movesets?
Boogalogist
Member
Each faction has its own story.
Some call it mindless button mashing, some call it strategy game, some call it combo, some call it history, etc. Most write it off as the same old game since DW2. Not everyone's cup of tea for sure.
There should be online MP...one person hosts, the other joins in.
Used to be the case, but it has been uncloned. Everyone has their own moveset.
robotzombie
Member
ugh I haven't wanted a street date to be broken this bad in a while...
FrostuTheNinja
Member
Heh, right? I've been itching for it the past few days.
Boogalogist
Member
LOL...the Musou crack is powerful indeed!
I meant are there are other modes like competitive or something? Also, there are three factions, correct? Thank you for answering my questions!
Ethical Hedonism
Banned
Just finished DW7's story mode. I couldn't help but think that they could expand more upon Sima Yan and the surrender of Wu with some more battles. Also the huge number of generic officers makes the Jin campaign quite stale at times.
Will do Conqueror Mode this weekend with my gf.
Very hyped for DW8, so much that I am thinking about getting a PS3 to play it. (Along with The Last of Us)
Will do Conqueror Mode this weekend with my gf.
Very hyped for DW8, so much that I am thinking about getting a PS3 to play it. (Along with The Last of Us)
Rei no Otaku
Member
No competitive mode. There are 5 factions. Jin was added in DW7 and the Other officers have their own story in this one.
dragonflys545
Member
You should
It's has a great library of games to play. There are still tons of games coming from Sony's first party too.That is one of the main complaints I've heard from the DW7 story mode and that I agree with, is how much they ignored Late Era Wu and Sima Yan is hardly given a role at all despite being the Emperor/King of Jin. Many thought he was going to be added in DW8 as well, but nope.
DW9 they will focus on this era maybe?
Also, I would say the PS3 is a system worth getting right now. Lots of exclusives on it and there are still a number of them yet to release this year. If you look around, you can probably get one for sub 200 dollars now easily.
dakkumauji
Member
It's Time For BENEVOLENCE!
Yep, Koei-Tecmo uploaded Shu's kingdom trailer. And yep, they are still tossing the English voices over the Japanese trailer.
A little sadden that Xu Shu isn't voiced by Liam O'Brien and still amused that Bao still has no lines in the trailer.
Will update the first post with this later tonight.
Yep, Koei-Tecmo uploaded Shu's kingdom trailer. And yep, they are still tossing the English voices over the Japanese trailer.
A little sadden that Xu Shu isn't voiced by Liam O'Brien and still amused that Bao still has no lines in the trailer.
Will update the first post with this later tonight.
Samurai_Heart
Member
Plus Omega Force seems like hardcore Shuist =P
Is it me or is the english voice acting worse in DW8 than it is in DW7? Seems even cheesier/cornier than before but not as bad as DW3 or anything.
Well, there really are so many decent Wu adds left who are in the early and mid era of the Kingdom of Wu. You could be right though.
Well, there really are so many decent Wu adds left who are in the early and mid era of the Kingdom of Wu. You could be right though.
Samurai_Heart
Member
Reckon this was the thought process:
"Ooooh most just downloaded the free Japanese voice dlc and use it instead, we can go for a cheaper cast for the English voice this time
"Reckon this was the thought process:
"Ooooh most just downloaded the free Japanese voice dlc and use it instead, we can go for a cheaper cast for the English voice this time
I wouldn't doubt it, it sucks too because Koei looked like they were on the right track in terms of the seriousness of the english voice acting in DW7. It feels like it took a step back in terms of the English VAs this time around (DW7 wasn't a powerhouse of English voice acting either but still....).
I don't know how much more of "benevolence", "justice", and "ambition" I will be able to take before melting down. This could be the first DW where I will go mostly with Japanese voices.
I still think that Dynasty Warriors 6 had the best voice acting.
Although Dynasty Warriors 3 is by far the best haha
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFA08BJUtPo
Although Dynasty Warriors 3 is by far the best haha
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFA08BJUtPo
dakkumauji
Member
We're so gonna get Lady Wu (Sun Jian's wife) and watch her outlive all her sons.
Someday we'll run out of Shu kids to add!
It'll probably come out next Friday since they been doing it weekly.
Eh, it could easily just be bad mixing of all these short audio clips into an attempt to make a coherent trailer. I wouldn't completely judge this until I play the game.
Don't forget "family"! And whatever Jin talks about.
dragonflys545
Member
OH HELL YES!!! MY MOM AND POP STORE IN NY HAS THE GAME
Guess I don't need the pre-order bonus after all.
Guess I don't need the pre-order bonus after all.
dakkumauji
Member
OH HELL YES!!! MY MOM AND POP STORE IN NY HAS THE GAME
Guess I don't need the pre-order bonus after all.
I'll let you know I'm typing this with jealous envy but congrats!
razgriz417
Member
OH HELL YES!!! MY MOM AND POP STORE IN NY HAS THE GAME
Guess I don't need the pre-order bonus after all.
Where are you located?
dragonflys545
Member
New York. I can Pm the location if interested.
dragonflys545
Member
Can't play now thought. GF's over razgriz417
Member
lol damn, na I'm in Indy
Red Blaster
Member
so as someone's who has gone awol since the ps2 days, how much as the combat changed. i understand that dw6 apparently fucked with the formula and they've since reverted back from that. i see all these techniques like storm rush and switch counters but does the basic foundation still consist of normal attacks (square) and charge attacks (triangle).
Tell your tf that murdering thousands of people is way more important than the female body
I'm sure shell understand
robotzombie
Member
I hate you dragonfly...Newark has failed me
PlanetSmasher
Banned
How many new Wu officers were added this time? Is Cheng Pu finally playable?
Ethical Hedonism
Banned
Handle her the second controller and go have some coop fun.
buddha0991
Member
PlanetSmasher
Banned
Did they actually say Cheng Pu will never be in the games? If so, man...that's kind of disappointing. What's their reasoning for it?
Looking at the two new guys, it's starting to look like Koei is running out of ideas for Wu characters.
buddha0991
Member
No they never said anything. It is sort of like a running joke at this point hah.
Well one of them, their weapon is a damn rake.
dakkumauji
Member
I find them more much more interesting than Shu's new adds of more Guan kids and Zack.
Have Diao Chan die before fighting Lu Bu.