As far as i can remember i know i started from Dw 4 , Sw 3 and WO 1 or 2(i don't remember haha), but now that i actually understand what I'm playing i would say i prefer Samurai warriors, tbh it was really some years since i played one *the last one* being DW 8, until two years ago my father gifted me his Ps4 with SW 4-ii and tbh to this day i still play that game (i lost my data files as well as im trying to get all the trophy's haha), and of course i got myself WO4(still haven't upgraded to ultimate) and the unspeakable Dw (which i left to dust in the beginning and now im playing it a lil bit) but overall i would say i enjoyed more sw 4 with the hyper attacks and its stuff xD
Very understandable! Though the games are very similar, I think DW and SW are surprisingly different in playstyle. It's a nice change of pace going between the two though! I haven't played much of SW 4-II though I should really go back! I was big into the first SW and then the 2nd. If you love SW I highly, HIGHLY recommend Spirit of Sanada! It has a GREAT storyline and played just like your basic SW with a bit more emphasis on character development and story. It focuses on the Sanada clan, but you can play as all the characters at some point. I think it's really good!
Oh my gosh the Musou/Warriors series is literally my most favourite video game series!! ;w; I have a lot to say but I'm too shy to haha... I got into the Samurai Warriors series because of Pokemon Conquest, then consequently got into Dynasty Warriors from that. >w<
Ah! Pokemon Conquest was so good! I love both franchises and so seeing them together was a big fangirl moment for me haha. It's refreshing to see the SW cast in a different setting as well! There is also no need to be shy here! I can talk about Koei games for HOURS lol. Many years of pent up conversation that I never got to say because no one in my friend group plays the games xD
I'm... kinda a fake fan. I've played a lot of Warriors spin-offs, but I still haven't tried any of the mainline DW or SW games. Hyrule Warriors, Fire Emblem Warriors, a few Pirate Warriors, and Warriors All Stars; I've played those!
I think part of the reason is that I have no clue which one to start with, all I have is an Xbox 360 (and a PS2 but those ones are probably a bit too outdated?) Any tips?
No fake fans here! I accept all fans, even ones who play the spin-offs c: Though I do recommend trying out one of the mainline games if you get the chance! I haven't ever tried Hyrule Warriors but omg do I want to! It looks so good and I love LoZ! If you ever want to try one of the main series games, DW 8 (for the 360) is one of the better ones! DW Strikeforce (also 360) has an interesting mech as well and was a nice change of pace for me.
If you want an older DW or SW, DW3 (PS2) and the first SW (Also PS2) are STILL really good! Graphics may not be the best and maybe I'm speaking from nostalgia, but man, A+ games. TBH all Koei Musou games haven't changed all that much through the years so going back to the old games isn't too much of a step-down xD
Love these games SO much. It’s so hard for me to align myself with any one faction because there are so many good characters though I do have a sliiiight Shu bias I think.
Haven’t played DW9 though because the voice acting and models are horrendous.
Samurai Warriors is also an amazing game though I’m always biased with Nobunaga’s line because they’re the most interesting to me. I love Yukimura but sometimes it can get a little... dull. Plus I love the drama the game builds with Mitsuhide’s characterization and realizations.
My wife and I were just into this recently and I jumped on this thread immediately haha
Nfjnfjwefwef talking about the 3 Kingdoms is my weaknesssssssssssss! I'm a Wei gal forever and always! Though like you, I do have favs in every faction! Lu Meng and Zhang Liao were my literal HUSBANDS in DW3, so if Wei didn't have my other babies, Wu would take the cake.
I got the free trial for DW 9 and I was never disappointed in a DW game until then... I'm normally a diehard fan of all the installments (Even 6 which people tend to bash), but I just couldn't with 9... I see what they tried to do, but it just didn't go off well. I don't mind the open-world idea, but they would just need to implement it better!
Yes! I love the Oda army too! Ngl, to this day I crush real hard over Nobunaga. I think SW does a real good job of character personalization; sometimes in DW- because there are so many characters- some are easily forgotten because they just... don't stand out. SW has some interesting characters and relationships. IE Hideyoshi and Magoichi have the CUTEST friendship <3
). Every weapon is unique and fun, although the game is going to force you to play all of them so don't try to play favorites too much!
