Arslan: The Warriors of Legend

Arslan Senki x Musou (アルスラーン戦記×無双) is the latest video game adaptation of Yoshiki Tanaka's The Heroic Legend of Arslan and the sixth Omega Force third-party collaboration title. Its visuals and characters shall be based on the 2015 TV animated series adaptation which uses Hiromu Arakawa's designs from her ongoing comic adaptation.

The producer is Shigeto Nakadai while Tomohiko Aoki is director. The Heroic Legend of Arslan Production Committee –the animation team for the TV series– are involved with production. According to them, the x in the game's logo symbolizes searing warfare and is fashioned after Azrael's scar. The game's image colors are metallic gold and indigo blue to match the desert landscape and Arslan's eye color.

Buy the game new to receive a costume and weapon serial code for Daryun. The Treasure Box edition has a comprehensive development databook, an original soundtrack CD, a crystal frame and a cleaning cloth. Pre-order the game from Lawson/Loppi HMV to receive a Falangies costume serial code.

Gameplay

 * The action is roughly described to allow a single horseman to face the enemy mobs and then direct ally battalions to clash with the enemy.
 * Soldiers in the player's unit can perform synchronized attacks called "Mardan Rush". Its effects vary on the troop type. The player is required to rely on this attack to progress with scenarios.
 * Cavalry - charges through enemy troops. Breaks down obstacles.
 * Infantry - unit thrusts spears forward.
 * Archers - fires an arrow volley. Aids faraway allies and hits distant foes.
 * Characters can equip multiple weapons.
 * Toon rendering is done to be faithful to the animated designs. Still images and animated sequences from the TV series shall appear in the game.

Characters

 * Arslan - playable
 * Daryun - playable
 * Narsus - playable
 * Elam - playable
 * Gieve - playable
 * Falangies - playable
 * Alfreed
 * Quishward
 * Andragoras III
 * Vahriz
 * Kharlan
 * Bachman
 * Guiscard
 * Hodir

Stages

 * Atropatene Plains
 * Ecbatana
 * Imperial Sewers

Related Media
Advertisements for this title are played or announced during the TV series's broadcasts and its web radio program, Radio Yashasueen!.

Participants of the official quiz and Twitter campaign have a chance of winning an autograph from voice actors who appear in the game if they answer every question correctly. All contestants can receive a free wallpaper for their smartphones. The campaign begins July 3 (JST).