Koei held a surprise media event yesterday, during which journalists got to try out some of their upcoming games, including Dynasty Whatever and Other Dynasty Game. Game|Life's Chris Kohler tried out the Wii permutation of their Japan-based Samurai Warriors, called Samurai Warriors Katana, which replaces the usual Musou-series gameplay with an on-rails swordfighting experience like Dragon Quest Swords.
What's most surprising to us (and probably to Kohler as well) is that it sounds pretty great! It's still based on the idea of mowing down thousands of identical soldiers, but in first-person and with some unusual controls. Rather than using a direct-motion-based system, you select enemies with the pointer and then click on them, then finish the combo with a swing. We're skeptical about non-representative waggle, but we're very enthused about the idea of inventing a new paradigm for button combos. If that makes any sense.
What's most surprising to us (and probably to Kohler as well) is that it sounds pretty great! It's still based on the idea of mowing down thousands of identical soldiers, but in first-person and with some unusual controls. Rather than using a direct-motion-based system, you select enemies with the pointer and then click on them, then finish the combo with a swing. We're skeptical about non-representative waggle, but we're very enthused about the idea of inventing a new paradigm for button combos. If that makes any sense.
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8-04-2007 @ 11:51AM
hvnlysoldr said...
First-person sword shooting combo swinging action? FPSSCSA!
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8-04-2007 @ 12:00PM
Zack W. said...
It is sad that it is easier for this game to suck than for it to be good...hopefully we will luck out!
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8-05-2007 @ 12:08AM
steve said...
But if it is good, it will be amazing
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8-05-2007 @ 4:01AM
Almadi said...
Great. All that is left is Ridge Racer to be announced. Wiiieeeeege Racer!!!!!!!!
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8-05-2007 @ 7:21AM
Backslash said...
Am I the only one who thinks this sounds boring? :/
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8-06-2007 @ 10:39AM
Jonathan Tran said...
I heard this game is based on actual historic battles in Japan's history.
And in this next shot, we see the giant enemy crab. You uh, you flip it on its back, and attack its weak point for massive damage.
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