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Arslan: The Warriors of Legend

Developer(s):	Omega Force
Publisher(s):	Koei
Release Date:	Japan: October 1, 2015 : Spring 2016
Genre:	Hack and slash
Game Modes:	Single Player, Multiplayer
Ratings:	CERO: PEGI:
Platform(s):	PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One (Western only)

Arslan: The Warriors of Legend (アルスラーン戦記×無双, Arslan Senki x Musou, roughly interpreted as "The Heroic Legend of Arslan x Warriors") is the second 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 and Tomohiko Aoki is director. Nakadai commented that he, Koinuma, and Aoki are fans of the novels. Koinuma approached him to do the project since Nakadai and Aoki happened to finished other works at the same time. Development for the game began near the same time as the TV series's production. Nakadai was not aware of the TV series at first and was surprised to learn about it. He apologized for the delay and hopes that the quality revisions will please players.

The Heroic Legend of Arslan Production Committee –the animation team for the TV series– are involved with production since the game is being made to appeal to viewers of the animated TV series. According to their development team, 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. Arslan: The Warriors of Legend will cover all twenty-five episodes.

Buy the game new to receive the Daryun "Lion Hunter" costume and weapon serial code. The Treasure Box edition has a comprehensive development databook, an original soundtrack CD, a crystal frame stand and a cleaning cloth. Pre-order the game from Lawson/Loppi HMV to receive a Farangis Lawson costume serial. Bonus content has been planned to tie into the TV series's DVD/Blu-ray releases. Theta Mizunokuchi is offering a poster and character coasters for buyers of the game.

Gameplay

Normal attacks () and charge attacks () remain the same as other Warriors games.

While the player fights through stages, they will find a special area called "Heat Area". Press R2 while in these sections to perform a synchronized attack with the player's unit called "Mardan Rush". Rare conditions allow a chain of Mardan Rushes to be executed. Its effects vary on the troop type.

Cavalry - charges through enemy troops. Breaks down obstacles.

Infantry - unit thrusts spears forward. Attack in waves and moves with player character.

Archers - fires an arrow volley. Immobile projectile support.

The player must rely on Mardan Rushes to unlock the "Finish Area" –a designated section of the map which only appears during these attacks– to proceed with stages. If the player fails to proceed through the Finish Area in time, they have endless opportunities to retake.
Mardan Rushes have their designated gauges. Build up combos or KO chains to fill it up faster.
Certain enemy units have bolstered defenses represented with a "Shield Gauge". Their health will not be damaged until the player characters's attacks makes the gauge obsolete.
Characters can equip multiple weapons. Players can swap to the character's other weapon as soon as they obtain it in or out of battle. Weapons stats are random and can be strengthened to increase their efficiency.
If a character has two or more weapon types equipped, they can perform "Charge Shift". It swaps between the multiple weapons for a longer combo chain and adds a stronger finisher for their charge attacks. Enemies that are defeated by Charge Shift grant more experience and higher chances of rarer drops.
Martial arts books can be applied to weapons to further alter combo trees and status effects.
It is possible to use one character to unlock every possible weapon.
Experience levels up characters.
Skill cards can be dropped from foes. Characters can equip them to provide supplemental stats and abilities. Every character has a unique skill to themselves, and every card references a scene from the TV series. Over 200 cards are in the game.
Mounts are included with unique attacks. L2 is the horse whistle.
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.
Alternate costumes can be unlocked for select characters.
Arslan character image songs can be played during battle.
Online and offline co-op are available.
Downloadable content so far includes scenarios and costumes.

Modes

Story Mode

Battle briefings are omitted in favor of heavy in battle cutscenes and dialogue. Characters that can be played during this mode are automatically determined for the player during select intervals in battle. Play through this mode to unlock playable characters in other modes.

Players can find and collect hidden recipe cards in this mode.

Free Mode

Same as other Warriors titles. Side story scenarios are implemented within this mode to include alternate character perspectives than those in Story Mode. Hilmes and Zandeh are playable in this mode.

Before starting a stage, players can access the optional Elam Cooking feature. Pay the price for Elam's meals to gain various buffs.

Online Mode

Multiplayer mode.

Gallery

Includes movies, illustrations, model viewer and an encyclopedia.

Characters

Pars

Arslan - playable
Daryun - playable
Narsus - playable
Elam - playable
Gieve - playable
Farangis - playable
Alfarid - playable
Kishward - playable
Kubard - playable
Tus - playable
Isfan - playable
Zaravant - playable
Andragoras III
Vahriz
Bahman
Hodir - voiced by Takaya Hashi. One of the aristocratic lords of Pars. Plots to use Arslan as his puppet and is slain by Daryun.
Husrab - voiced by Mitsuru Ogata. Prime Minister of Pars. Tried to evacuate the Queen from Ecbatana and is trampled to death by the Lusitanian army.
Shapur - voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi. Isfān's older half-brother and one of Andragoras's generals who is infamously bitter towards Kubard. Captured and tortured by Bodan before Pars citizens to terrorize them. Pleaded for citizens to kill him to protect their honor. Killed by Gieve.

Silvermask's Forces

Hilmes - playable
Kharlan
Zandeh - playable
Saam
Alzang - voiced by Hiromichi Tezuka. One of the Zahhāk Gurus, a cult of sorcerers with ancient connections to the Pars Kingdom. Has the ability to phase his body into the ground.

Lusitania

Sindra

Rajendra
Gadevi
Jaswant - playable
Karikala II - voiced by Hideyuki Umezu. The grievously ill king of Sindra and Rajendra and Gadevi's father. His failure to name his decisive successor leads to a civil war between the two princes. Eventually issues the Duel Before the Gods to deter his sons from killing one another. Dies to his illness.
Mahendra - voiced by Tetsuo Kanao. The Grand Vizier of Sindra, Jaswant's lone benefactor, and one of Prince Gadevi's supporters. Kind-hearted yet obligated by duty to serve the prince. Regrets decision when faced with prince's cruelty. Fatally impaled during disputed results of the Duel Before the Gods.
Gauvin - voiced by Yasuhiro Mamiya. One of Prince Gadevi's generals and commander of Gujarat Castle. Defects to Pars and Rajendra's forces but is misled by Jaswant to launch a night attack. Foiled by Narsus's plan and killed by Daryun.
Taara - voiced by Shouto Kashii. One of Prince Gadevi's generals and vice commander of Gujarat Castle. Sided with Gauvin and killed by Farangis during night attack.
Puladalata - voiced by Shunsuke Takeuchi. One of Prince Gadevi's generals. Killed by Daryun.
Bahadur - voiced by Taiten Kusunoki. Prince Gadevi's champion for the Duel Before the Gods. Gigantic and beastly man who cannot feel pain and will fight to the death. Compared to a shark. Killed by Daryun.

Other

Haltash - voiced by Itaru Yamamoto. Alfarid and Melain's father and leader of the Zott clan of mountain bandits. Killed by Silvermask.

Stages

Atropatene Plains
Ecbatana
Imperial Sewers
Mount Basur
Kashan Castle
Peshawar Castle
Gujarat Castle
Zabul Castle
Saint Emmanuel Castle

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/Facebook 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).

Nakadai and Aoi Eir, the vocalist for the TV series's first ending, went on stage to present the game July 27 at the 2015 Hong Kong PlayStation Japanese Animation, Comic and Video Game Event. Snippets of this game was shown during the SCEJA Press Conference 2015. This game is one of the titles being presented with a playable demo at Koei-Tecmo's Tokyo Game Show 2015 booth. One of the booth girls was in Farangis cosplay. The game shall be presented on stage on September 17, September 19 and September 20 (JST).

A limited edition Arslan PS4 model will be up for purchase in white or black colors. Unlike previous special models, purchasing it will not include any other bonuses or a copy of the game.

The trial version shall be up for download September 24.

Gallery

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 A limited edition [http://www.sony.jp/playstation/store/special/arslan-musou/?s_tc=st_gp_sce_blog_20150901/ ''Arslan'' PS4 model] will be up for purchase in white or black colors. Unlike previous special models, purchasing it will not include any other bonuses or a copy of the game.
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