Samurai Warriors takes place in the medievil 16th century of Japan,
where you control one of many historical figures in that era, from the
most noble of warlords to the most cunning of ninja, and play out many
historical battles taken from Japanese history and put into the popular
intensive battle system as seen in Dynasty Warriors.
When the political power of the Ashikaga Shogunate collapsed in the
succession dispute of 1467, the islands of Japan erupted in a series of
major wars. This era in Japanese history became known as the Sengoku or
"warring states" period. SAMURAI WARRIORS explores this dramatic era and
combines it with the Tactical Action excitement KOEI has become known
for.
Players can choose the role of Sanada Yukimura or other
legendary samurai and ninja. The game will herald the rise of the
indispensable ninja, Hattori Hanzo, from the shadows of history, as well
as the reemergence of KOEI's powerful and mysterious Oda Nobunaga.
SAMURAI
WARRIORS boasts several new developments. Among them, the new AMS
(active mission system) triggers a distinct mission during each battle.
To accept or decline the mission is up to the player. Missions evolve
depending on player performance and the tide of battle. Success or
failure can affect scenarios in later stages. With 500 variations, the
chain of missions is unique with each play, adding depth while
heightening the urgency and excitement of combat. Samurai Warriors' AFS
(auto-formation system) randomly generates castle levels and conquest
routes offering a new experience with each play.