Dynasty Warriors 8/Story Mode

Story Mode in Dynasty Warriors 8 is almost similar to its predecessor except it adapts concepts from Dynasty Warriors 4's Musou Mode system. It provides each stage with a limited character selection (four being the maximum), allows unaffiliated characters to fight in their own unique scenarios, and contains additional side battles and "what-if" stories.

When certain conditions are met, players can unlock bonus stages within the main story branch, save a character from certain death, or gain a tactical advantage. These changes culminate in an alternate version of a historic battle which in turn opens up a "what-if" story route. The stages of unaffiliated characters are unlocked by clearing specific stages from other factions. Unlike in Dynasty Warriors 7, Story Mode is two player friendly.


 * * used to indicate characters that only appear after achieving specific conditions.