Koei Ltd. today announced plans to release
Samurai Warriors: State of War on PSP. The Samurai Warriors games have
already appeared on PS2 and Xbox, and following in the footsteps of the
Dynasty Warriors series they have thrilled gamers across the globe with
their spectacular battles and explosive action. This move onto the Sony
PSP will enable gamers to experience Samurai Warriors' frenzied action
on the move and against friends. Samurai Warriors: State of War is
scheduled for release in Europe on March 24th 2006.About Samurai Warriors: State of War on PSP
Samurai
Warriors: State of War for PSP is a tactical action game set in the
turbulent times of civil war Japan. Players will get to take control of
famous military commanders and other legendary characters, and engage
in a multitude of battles in a dramatically unfolding war.
From
the thrill of carving your way through a flood of enemy soldiers to the
stunning dramatic scenes, all the best-loved features from the
acclaimed PS2 version make their triumphant return. And with the
inclusion of new features such as the Battlefield Area System, which
adds new strategic gameplay ideal for portable gaming, and full screen
action, this is everything fans of the game could wish for in their
pocket.
Samurai Warriors: State of War is sure to enthrall you,
whether you're a battle-hardened veteran of Samurai Warriors and
Samurai Warriors Xtreme Legends, or if this is your first time to
experience the drama and intensity of samurai-era Japan.
Game Features
1. Become an unrivalled warrior in civil war Japan
Samurai
Warriors: State of War is set in civil war Japan, when great commanders
such as Nobunaga Oda, Shingen Takeda, and Kenshin Uesugi struggled for
control of the country. Arm yourself with classic Japanese weaponry
such as katanas and shuriken, and launch into the chaos of 16th century
Japan.
The action is relentless, and ranges from massive
open-field warfare to sieges of trap-laden castles. With a variety of
unique characters, moves, and environments, Samurai Warriors: State of
War will give you an unrivalled taste of Japan's most volatile era.
2. A rich tapestry of characters await
Many
prominent figures from Japanese history make their appearance in
Samurai Warriors: State of War, including the legendary soldier
Yukimura Sanada, the revolutionary Nobunaga Oda, and the enigmatic
ninja Hattori Hanzo. Each character has signature weapons and skills,
as well as their unique role to play in this dramatic epic.
Exclusive PSP Features
1. All-New Story System
Samurai
Warriors: State of War offers an all-new story structure that lets you
align your characters with a specific army corps. Select a corps for
your character, and guide them through a series of tactical and action
stages. Once that particular story reaches its conclusion, you will get
an ending, and then have the chance to take the same character down a
different story path. There are six playable characters at the start,
with many more characters and story paths to unlock.
2. New, More Powerful Bodyguard System
In
this game, the player is joined on the battlefield by an extremely
capable "second in command" bodyguard. There are 200 of these
bodyguards to choose from, and in addition to fighting along side you,
they will raise your stats and offer other benefits. As your bodyguards
grow, they will become true partners in battle, and be able to perform
some PSP-exclusive actions!
3. Short-Term and Long-Term Play Options
Samurai
Warriors: State of War's "Battlefield Area System" divides the
battlefield into smaller, strategic sections, making the game perfect
for quick, portable play. In addition, there are many long-term
elements that will keep you coming back for more, such as the raising
of character and equipment stats.
4. Wireless Multiplayer Support
By
popular demand, competitive multiplayer combat is available, with
support for up to four players. This competitive mode offers quick
gameplay over a variety of stages, and there are additional items that
can be gained in this mode as well.