Dynasty Warriors 8 is the eighth main installment of the Dynasty Warriors franchise, and is developed by Omega Force and published by Tecmo Koei. Although it is a PlayStation 3 exclusive in Japan, it was released on Xbox 360 as well in the rest of the world.
The game takes place in the Three Kingdoms era, and follows the events of the kingdoms of Shu, Wei, Wu and Jin. Pitting one character against thousands of troops, it incorporates some new features, such as new combat elements (Storm Rush, Rage and Switch Counter), as well as features that were present in older titles. The game boasts the highest amount of playable characters in the franchise, with a total of 77.
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Gameplay
Dynasty Warriors 8 follows its predecessors, in that, it is a third-person hack-n-slash game that pits the player against thousands of troops on a battlefield in ancient China. The game boasts an impressive cast of 77 characters, with each one being unique in design and gameplay.
Characters
Dynasty Warriors 8 boasts a playable cast of 77 characters, with 9 of them being completely new. Each character will have their own EX weapon that is completely theirs, as well as a unique moveset.
Ambition Mode
Ambition Mode is the extra game mode in Dynasty Warriors 8, where players begin as lowly officers and are tasked with building the Tongquetai Palace, which will bring the Emperor to your town. This is done by participating in battles to gather materials, gain fame and recruit new officers.
Weapons
There are plenty of weapons available in Dynasty Warriors 8, with each officer in the game having their own kind, meaning there are 77 different sets available. The weapon system is similar to Dynasty Warriors 7's, meaning characters can equip two different weapons for use in battles. The character's specialty weapon, or EX weapon, is used for that character's musou attacks.
Media
The following pages cover the multiple different media coverage for this game, from concept art to game trailers.
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- — Videos
Walkthrough
Welcome to the walkthrough section for Dynasty Warriors 8, where you will be able to find detailed strategies for each battle of the game's Story Mode. In addition, you will be able to find how to unlock the extra stages and fulfill the hypothetical conditions for stages that have them. Each kingdom/faction has their own Story mode, complete with its own unique stages.
Achievements
Here you will find a list of all of the achievements and trophies in the game.
Cheats
There is an easier way in which to acquire more powerful weapons for your characters that you have unlocked. As you progress through a kingdom's Story Mode, you will eventually reach the end. What you need for this is a battle that has a camp beforehand, which will house a Blacksmith for weapon buying.
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