Dynasty Warriors 6

by Koei

Product Features

• Includes all 41 playable characters of the original
• New weapons and moves plus never before seen Musou mode stories
• Includes all 45 scenarios of the original plus 5 new stages and 10 new scenarios
• spectacular motion captured fighting techniques
• lightning fast intuitive combat system and breathtaking environments

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001DTUY6W
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 6.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: November 18, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,596 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #5 in Video Games > PlayStation 2 > Action > Military & Espionage
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: PlayStation2

Based on the epic novel, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the genre-defining Dynasty Warriors 6 depicts the massive battles ignited by the fall of the Han Dynasty when three rebellious states moved to overthrow the Emperor of China. Dynasty Warriors 6 delivers the unparalleled exhilaration of single-handedly destroying thousands of soldiers on massive fields of combat. Utilizing spectacular fighting techniques the gamer is immersed in a truly cinematic kung-fu action adventure.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars To the battlefield once again.., December 20, 2008

By 

Dat Nguyen - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Dynasty Warriors 6 (Video Game)

Another installment of the Dynasty Warriors franchise, where you choose a warrior from the Three Kingdoms' period to fight in historic battles to eventually conquer all of China. It's the same recycled storyline since the second installment, plus a few added features such as the new "renbu" fighting system and the ability to climb ladders, which gives to the feel that you're actually fighting on the battlefield.

But, all of these new features comes with a price. For unexplained reasons, KOEI decided to cut out seven characters from the previous installment, and has cloned a bunch of characters. A few features have also been cut from the PS2 version, such as dueling and the ability to swim. So, in compensation for that, this version gives six characters their own stories and weapons.

As I've mentioned before, the fighting system has been completely renovated. In the previous games, your attack were limited to a simple six to nine slashes. Now, there's renbu system which allows you to do a variety of attacks, such as throws, charges, and a continuous chains of rapid hits. They've also traded in the bodyguards for horses which you can train to be stronger, each with their own individual traits.

Another thing that sets this game apart from the other Warriors games is that they've added plenty of cutscenes to the battles and more importantly, the storylines. Now, you can see the warrior's thoughts before going to battle, and events that happen during and after them.

The character's designs and weapon's have also been overhauled, replacing their old, tired, attires for more flashy looking ones. To long-time players, the new weapons have taken away a lot of signature weapons they all knew and loved, but thankfully the PS2 version fixes some of that.

The negative aspects of this game are really, really, annoying and can sometimes even take away the fun of the game. The major lag is pretty bad, but manageable, since they don't last that long. The thing that really kills this game is the lack of people to fight on your television. Sometimes is gets to the point that people just pop right in front of you and disappear faster than Criss Angel could.

So it comes down to this age-old question, "Should I buy this?" If you're a fan of Dynasty Warriors then you're definitely going to love it, if you're not, maybe not as much. My opinion is that you should at least give this game a play-through and see if you like it or not.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A lot to love (and a lot to hate), December 6, 2008

By 

B. Easterling "Spookylibrarian" (Cincinnati, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Dynasty Warriors 6 (Video Game)

A long time DW fan, I was really looking forward to getting my hands on this latest installment. Now after playing it on and off for the last 2 weeks I thought I would share a few observations for those of us still chugging along with the PS2s :)

LOVES:

The New Character Designs - While some are a little out there and few weapons have gone from bad to worse, the fresh new character designs inject a bit of interest into a storyline we're all pretty familiar with by now.

The Cut Scenes - We're now treated with an abundance of cut scenes for each of the playable characters. This really helps to flesh out the story lines and add insight into the overall war.

Climbing and Sieges - Once again, not groundbreaking (see Samurai Warriors) but something that adds a new dimension to the game

Carnage - It's still very fun to just take out your frustrations on a horde of peons. This time around the weapons had a more "lethal" feel to the blows as well...a nice satisfying bit of physics for those of us who felt like some of the older games were a little "slicing through hordes like warm butter".

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HATES:

L-a-g-g-i-n-g.... - Probably because I am only playing this game on a PS2 and not the coveted PS3, but man, oh man does this game tend to lag on some screens (Battle of Chi-Bi, I'm looking at you!). And pity unto you who are already using a slow character.

Maps - Sure, I love a little topography as much as the next gamer, but I found the abundance of confusing, absurdly designed maps and levels to be a bit frustrating...especially when you're in a time crunch. Dead-ends, canyons that seem to stretch the length of the map and the Castle at Hei Fei...good lord....this place has more up and down than a newlywed's hotel bed.... Unnecessary.

Renbu System - I know some people love it, and I can forgive the lack of weapon customization etc.... but with the new renbu system your warrior starts off with a 1st level weapon at EVERY FIGHT. You have to slowly (operative word is "slowly") build it up to being able to swing 5-6 times in a row.

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Overall a good addition to a Dynasty Warrior fan's collection (especially for the price), but not for everyone...a definite rental if you're able to.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dynasty Warriors 6, October 25, 2010

By 

Josh L. Folsom (Lake Stevens, Washington USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Dynasty Warriors 6 (Video Game)

I've had this game for a year now, and not once has it been unreadable or in any way less than desirable. Thank you!

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