Dynasty Warriors 8

Template:Game info Dynasty Warriors 8 (真・三國無双7, Shin Sangoku Musou 7) is the eighth main installment of the Dynasty Warriors series. It is based on the seventh title's system and visuals. According to the producer, this game's motif is to be "the ultimate one-man army" in a way which has never before been seen in the series.

Atsushi Miyauchi, the director, says that the team used a new game engine for this title which utilizes deferred lighting and required all of the character models to be remade from scratch. He believes the multiple lighting system adds a realistic touch which is fitting for the game's genre and closer-to-history story. Both developers have stated that if this game's presentation has reached their personal standards of perfection, it will be used for future titles. Kenji Tanigaki is the opening movie director.

First print incentives include Sangokushi 12 costumes for Zhao Yun and Sun Shangxiang. The game's pre-order bonuses are smartphone pouches designed after characters from the Three Kingdoms and Jin. The Treasure Box edition of the game includes an original soundtrack, a 3D crystal file, and an illustration book. GAMECITY shoppers can obtain an original miniature notepad with their purchase.

The disc version of the game includes an install data option that requires 11GB worth of space. The downloadable version from PSN temporarily needs 38GB for the initial download but only 19GB to permanently store. Westerners have the option of purchasing a PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360 port. There is no English dubbing for the story outlines and camp segments. A VR demo for this game is planned.

Gameplay

• The producer remarked that the programming for enemy and ally AI in this title is designed to punish players who fail to pay attention to their allies. At 2013 E3, he also stated that the AI has been revised again for difficulty in the oversea ports to appeal to North American audiences. The morale bar returns.
• Dynasty Warriors 7's dual weapon system remains with various tweaks.
• Character growth uses a leveling system reminiscent to the Warriors Orochi series. Characters level up to learn skills, and experience can be stored and used for untouched characters.
• Characters have three Musou attacks: , R1 + , and + (aerial). They are also given three Musou bars in stock after gaining enough levels. Musou attacks however, no longer generate/maintain combo count between the freeze caused from the execution towards the actual attack.
• When calling a horse with L2, holding it down allows players to call and mount their current horse automatically. Each story stage offers a different type of horse that can be called upon. However, some characters may summon special steeds (such as Red Hare) at certain points in the game. If a specific mount is equipped in other modes, their stats will be transferred to the player's own steed in Story Mode.
• The stun physics have reverted back to prior titles, with stunned targets being forced into a juggled state upon getting hit instead of suffering attacks normally via grounded state.
• Movement speed can no longer be modified by stats enhancements outside of the battlefield item.
• The game supports an online ranking feature which shows the total K.O. count players have racked up while playing the game. The ranking system lists from 1 through 100.
• Downloadable content includes costumes, weapons, weapon skins, and new areas for Ambition Mode; DLC from Dynasty Warriors 7 and its Xtreme Legends expansion is not compatible with this title.

Modes

Story Mode

Same general presentation as Dynasty Warriors 7 with Dynasty Warriors 4 features.

Free Mode

Returns from previous titles.

Ambition Mode

Players are tasked with raising the Tongquetai Palace, a safe haven for peasants. The overall goal is to increase the tower's popularity so that even the emperor will visit. To fund the tower's construction and status, players need to fight in various battles; defeating enemy officers allows them to be recruited as a partner.

Players start out with the weapon shop as their sole base facility. More can be added or expanded upon as the town gradually becomes populated with people. These include a food market, a trade shop, a menagerie, etc.

Battles are divided into four categories: Skirmishes, Unconventional Battles, Great Battles, and Mock Battles.

• Skirmishes grant materials.
• Unconventional Battles help increase fame.
• Great Battles tend to reward players with new recruitable partners.
• Mock Battles allow the player to face off against allies, though they will not drop any materials or weapons. Tongquetai Palace must be completely constructed first in order to unlock this type of battle.

Characters

Zuo Ci returns. Newcomers are bolded.

Wei	Wu	Shu	Jin	Other
Xiahou Dun Dian Wei Zhang Liao Cao Cao Xu Zhu Xiahou Yuan Xu Huang Zhang He Cao Ren Cao Pi Zhenji Pang De Cai Wenji Jia Xu Wang Yi Guo Jia Yue Jin Li Dian	Zhou Yu Lu Xun Sun Shangxiang Gan Ning Sun Jian Taishi Ci Lu Meng Huang Gai Zhou Tai Ling Tong Sun Ce Sun Quan Xiaoqiao Daqiao Ding Feng Lianshi Lu Su Han Dang	Zhao Yun Guan Yu Zhang Fei Zhuge Liang Liu Bei Ma Chao Huang Zhong Wei Yan Guan Ping Pang Tong Yueying Jiang Wei Xingcai Liu Shan Ma Dai Guan Suo Bao Sanniang Xu Shu Zhang Bao Guan Xing Guan Yinping	Sima Yi Sima Shi Sima Zhao Deng Ai Wang Yuanji Zhong Hui Zhuge Dan Xiahou Ba Guo Huai Jia Chong Zhang Chunhua Wen Yang	Diaochan Lu Bu Dong Zhuo Yuan Shao Zhang Jiao Meng Huo Zhurong Zuo Ci

Trophies

Icon	Name	Unlock Method	Type	Xbox Points
	True Warrior of the 3 Kingdoms	Obtain all other trophies.	Platinum	100
	Master of Chaos	Cleared all scenarios under Chaos difficulty setting.	Gold	60
	Unwavering Ambition	Win 50 consecutive battles in Ambition Mode.	Gold	60
	Weapon Collector	Raise weapon collection rate to 100%.	Silver	30
	Heaven and Earth	Complete the Tongquetai for the emperor's visit.	Silver	30
	A Shout of Triumph	Clear all scenarios in Story and Free Mode except for the tutorial segments.	Silver	30
	The Land of Plenty	The sum of weapons and materials gained in Ambition Mode reaches or exceeds 1,000.	Silver	30
	The Ties that Bind Us	Recruit all characters in Ambition Mode.	Silver	30
	The Height of Prosperity	Build all facilities in Ambition Mode.	Silver	30
	A Majestic Manner	Maximize fame in Ambition Mode.	Silver	30
	A Collector of Rarities	Win all base symbols.	Silver	30
	Battle-hardened Veteran	Win 100 battles with one character.	Silver	30
	Army of Hundreds	Defeat a total of more than 100,000 enemies.	Silver	30
	The Path of Ambition	Win 20 consecutive battles in Ambition Mode.	Silver	30
	An Intricate Tale	Clear all scenarios in Story Mode.	Silver	30
	Revelation	Acquire more than 10 levels of every skill.	Silver	30
	Legend of Wei	Watch Wei's historical and hypothetical endings.	Silver	30
	Legend of Wu	Watch Wu's historical and hypothetical endings.	Silver	30
	Legend of Shu	Watch Shu's historical and hypothetical endings.	Silver	30
	Legend of Jin	Watch Jin's historical and hypothetical endings.	Silver	30
	Friends to the End	Maximize a bond with one character.	Silver	30
	The Destroyer	Destroy a total of more than 1,000 siege weapons.	Silver	30
	Other Legends	Clear all scenarios of Others faction.	Silver	30
	Facility Construction	Construct a new facility in Ambition Mode.	Bronze	10
	Facility Expansion	Expand a new facility in Ambition Mode.	Bronze	10
	The Birth of a Leader	Win 5 consecutive battles in Ambition Mode.	Bronze	10
	Death from Above	Juggle enemy into the air for more than 10 seconds.	Bronze	10
	True Rage	Trigger a True Awakening Musou for the first time.	Bronze	10
	In an Instant	Defeat three officers with a single storm rush.	Bronze	10
	Comeback Kid	Defeat three officers with a single switch counter.	Bronze	10
	King of the Combos	Perform a chain of 1,000 hits.	Bronze	10
	One Warrior vs A Thousand	Defeat 1,000 enemies in one battle.	Bronze	10
	Graduation Day	Clear tutorial segment for all factions.	Bronze	10
	Mounted Terror	Defeat more than 1,000 enemies while riding on a mount.	Bronze	10
	The Beastmaster Awakens	Defeat more than 100 enemies with the aid of a guardian animal.	Bronze	10
	Vocal Enthusiast	Unlock all character voice lines in the gallery.	Bronze	10
	Animal Collector	Raise guardian animal collection rate to 100%.	Bronze	10
	Movie Collector	Raise movie collection rate to 100%.	Bronze	10
	Event Collector	Raise event scene collection rate to 100%.	Bronze	10
	Wallpaper Collector	Raise wallpaper collection rate to 100%.	Bronze	10
	Like a Shadow	Win a battle without losing health. Applies to any scenario except for the tutorial segments.	Bronze	10

Expansions/Spin-Offs

• Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
• Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition set - same release date as expansion

Related Media

Consumers in Japan can attend various store front meetings to play the game's trial version in mid January until the game's release date. Attendees can listen to producer commentary and obtain two clear files.

This game has various collaborations in Japan aside from the ones listed on the downloadable content page. One of the largest ones aside from the pre-order costumes and Lawson ones is the two month campaigns with ekupo. Ekupo outlets plan to have character menus, characters cards, and other merchandise and savings for purchasers. Karaoke no Tetsujin allows consumers to rent Three Kingdoms themed rooms which vary on their location. Each room provides a special character menu and coasters for buyers.

Famitsu conducted two online character surveys for this title. The first concerned characters who appeared in this game. Fans could input three characters each for the following questions:

1. Who do you want as a brother/sister?
2. Who do you want to befriend?
3. Which character would you prefer as your boss?
4. Who would be your boyfriend?
5. Who would be your girlfriend?

The second survey asked fans to name three figures they would like to appear as playable characters. Each question provided the choice for written opinions from fans. Both polls ended on White Day (March 14). Random participants won clear files or a calendar for their entry. PlayStation 3 custom themes were made based on the results of the first poll. Chen Gong was the most wanted playable character.

Character visuals from this game will be appearing in the Power Up Kit version of Sangokushi 12. These alternate character portraits are available on its limited edition bonus edit character CD.

A voice actor event using this game's visuals and characters took place in Tokyo on March 3, 2013. The event's title is Shin Sangoku Musou Seiyuu Ranbu 2013 Spring. An event specific CD can be purchased by attendees, and a DVD recording can be purchased on July 10, 2013. Four character song CDs was released on March 27, 2013. They are dedicated to Wei, Wu, Shu, and Jin.

Similar to the Samurai Warriors pillow case covers, pillow case covers for Wang Yuanji, Lu Xun, and Cao Pi will be available. The character databook is scheduled for a March release. The two guidebooks have information about the game's weapons and character profiles. iPhone cases featuring one character from each of the four main factions will be released by Dezaegg on April 26, 2013.

Resort Hotel Tateshima will be hosting a special event where fans can buy Dynasty Warriors merchandise and meet the voice actors of the series. There will also be a drinking party and an art exhibit with over 250 different artworks. As a bonus, the first hundred visitors will be given body pillows of the three aforementioned characters. Though the event is limited during this weekend, the hotel's collaboration with the series will last until July 14.

Tecmo-Koei recently posted two online surveys for American and European fans to provide input on Dynasty Warriors 8. Players can provide personal opinions on who their new favorite character is, their thoughts on the soundtrack, as well as the stage designs.

A 1/8 scale Wang Yuanji figurine created by AMAKUNI will be presented at the 2014 Summer Wonder Festival Hoppy Japan booth. It will be a limited edition figure once it goes on sale. Halloween patches can be purchased at the October 21~November 3, 2014 at the Marui One Family Mizoguchi Koei-Tecmo Goods Fair.

Image Songs

• Arashigaoka

Performed by HOTEI

• Shenglu ~CIRCUIT~

Performed by Yo Hitoto

*First song is used in promotional videos, commercials, and the game's historical ending credits. The second plays during the game's hypothetical ending credits.

See Also

• VR SENSE

Gallery

Gallery

Japanese cover Treasure box Treasure box Omega Force's 2013 New Year's message 7UP collaboration image April Fools' Day "Thinner Xu Zhu" image Zhao Yun cake to celebrate menu's reveal to the press Zhao Yun's Dragon Skewer of the Battlefield 662 yen Lu Xun's Scorching Hot Pot 1659 yen Wang Yuanji's Cold Eyes 609 yen Lu Bu's Southern Bird Warriors 840 yen Zhuge Liang's Genius Strategist's Chilled Noodles 840 yen Dong Zhuo's Mega Large Tyrant Fries 1103 yen Zhou Yu's Naval Forces of Chibi 788 yen Xiahou Dun's Wei Warberry 609 yen Wei Drink (Kyoho Grapefruit Soda) 588 yen Wu Drink (Cranberry Grapefruit Soda) 588 yen Shu Drink (Green Apple Grapefruit Soda) 588 yen Jin Drink (Peach Grapefruit Soda) 588 yen Zhuge Liang's Genius Strategist's Edamame Three Visit Deluxe Curry Soup Genius! Avocado and Cream Cheese Fritto Guan Yu Deluxe Rafute Xiahou Dun's Blue Flame (Ikebukuro only) Fires of Youth and Wisdom! Lu Xun (Shibuya only) Zhao Yun's Dragon Flash (Shinjuku only) Weekly Famitsu March 7 and 14, 2013 merger issue cover Yahoo! Japan Coin Gacha Shu avatar parts set Wei avatar parts set Wu avatar parts set Visual comparison between debut and present in celebration of PlayStation's 20th year anniversary

Allusions

• Guan Yu and Lu Bu's appearance in this game later become their alternate models in the 2013 re-release of Dynasty Tactics.

External Links

• Official North American site
• Official European site
• Official Japanese site, Official Twitter page, Twitter icons, Twitter wallpapers, Official Facebook page, Official Youtube playlist
• Official Taiwanese site
• Official Japanese PlayStation site
• E3 trailer
• PlayStation Japan PlayStation Now launch trailer

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