Samurai Warriors 2: Empires (戦国無双2 Empires, Sengoku Musou 2 Empires) is an 'Empires' version of Samurai Warriors 2, in which players would try to rule Japan. It was the first 'Empires' game since Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires to be released before the Xtreme Legends version of the game.
Gameplay[]
Bases[]
In Samurai Warriors 2: Empires, the focus is on bases, which are groups on the map that affect the map's dynamics. To win, players must kill the commander or capture the enemy main camp, either by capturing the base or stationing a general.
Officers[]
The battle system has been updated with a general system where generals can follow orders, and the player can give commands. Generals can return to the battlefield if the enemy has enough points or unless captured. They are captured when they have a red "halo" around them, depending on their remaining troops and the player's influence on the map.
Formations[]
The battle field now includes formations, stat-boosts for troops. These are divided into Attack, Defense, and Speed categories, and cancel out on higher levels. They can only be used if the player has enough points and has the formation in their inventory. The cost to use a formation is determined by the level, with Level 1 formations costing 60 points, Level 2 at 120 points, and Level 3 at 180 points.
Game Modes[]
Free Mode[]
The Free mode of Samurai Warriors 2 offers players the opportunity to select a location within Japan, allied and opposing armies, and generals and lieutenants.
Empire Mode[]
This is a new mode in the Samurai Warriors series. First, the player chooses which era the battles will be fought in. The eras are 1561, 1570, 1582 and 1600 or a divided land were the player gets to create their own clan and place them in Japan's map. Then, the player chooses which clan they will fight with.
Create-a-Warrior[]
The feature returns to the series after an absence since the original Samurai Warriors.
Trophies/Achievements[]
| Icon | Name | Unlock Method | Type |
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Land Under Heaven | Obtain all other trophies. | Platinum |
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Troves of Vassals | Recruit more than 150 officers. | Gold |
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Samurai Event Collector | Unlock every event scene available. | Gold |
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Mountain of Vassals | Recruit more than 100 officers. | Silver |
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Rare Strategist | Unlock every formation available. | Silver |
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Adamant Tactician | Unlock every policy available. | Silver |
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Something Warlike and Harmonious | Maximize cultural level of player's forces. | Silver |
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Samurai Picture Scroll Gallery | Unlock every artwork available. | Silver |
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Samurai Movie Library | Unlock every movie scene available. | Silver |
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Eminent Tactician | Unlock every tactic available. | Silver |
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Spending Spree | Spend more than 100,000 gold at a shop. | Silver |
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Massive Roundup | Capture more than 100 enemy officers. | Silver |
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Without Any Hesitation | Execute more than 100 enemy officers. | Silver |
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Reliable Vassals | Use the consult command 100 times. | Bronze |
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Champion of Kantō | Clear the scenario "Unification of Kantō". | Bronze |
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Observer of Sekigahara | Clear the special stage "Battle of Sekigahara". | Bronze |
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Sage of Kansai | Clear the scenario "Unification of Kansai". | Bronze |
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Apprentice Strategist | Change formation in battle for the first time. | Bronze |
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Supreme Weapon | Obtain a unique weapon for the first time. | Bronze |
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Group of Vassals | Recruit more than 50 officers. | Bronze |
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Unending Chaos | Play up to more than 50 hours. | Bronze |
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A Plethora of Treasures | Collect 10 unique weapons. | Bronze |
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New Player | Create an officer for the first time. | Bronze |
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With Lightning Speed | Clear a battle under less than 3 minutes. | Bronze |
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Fierce Chaos | Play up to more than 30 hours. | Bronze |
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Adept Strategist | Use the formation command 100 times. | Bronze |
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Heartless | Execute more than 10 enemy officers. | Bronze |
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Turbulent Chaos | Play up to more than 10 hours. | Bronze |
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Building the Foundations of Peace | Finish Empire Mode in less than 100 turns. | Bronze |
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Officer Retsuden | Create 10 officers. | Bronze |
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Winner of Tōhoku | Clear the scenario "Unification of Tōhoku". | Bronze |
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Survivor of Honnōji | Clear the special stage "Incident at Honnōji". | Bronze |
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Competent Tactician | Use the policy command 100 times. | Bronze |
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Tactician's First Step | Use a tactic in battle for the first time. | Bronze |
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Samurai Transcendent | Clear the scenario "Divided Land". | Bronze |
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War Master | Achieve an "S" rank for the first time. | Bronze |
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Victor of Kawanakajima | Clear the special stage "Battle of Kawanakajima". | Bronze |
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Returnee of Anegawa | Clear the special stage "Battle of Anegawa". | Bronze |
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Spectacular Victory | Break through enemy territory and defeat opposing generals 15 times. | Bronze |
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Regional Unifier | Unify a region for the first time. | Bronze |
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Legendary Hero | Maximize a character's class level. | Bronze |
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An Endless Variety | Create new officers using every model available. | Bronze |
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Stepping Stone to Victory | Lose a base in battle for the first time. | Bronze |
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Full Mastery | Have one officer master every known skill. | Bronze |
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Mark of Trust | Use the delegate command 100 times. | Bronze |
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Peacemaker of Kyūshū | Clear the scenario "Unification of Kyūshū". | Bronze |
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Pacifier of Chūbu | Clear the scenario "Unification of Chūbu". | Bronze |
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Mightiest in Chūgoku | Clear the scenario "Unification of Chūgoku". | Bronze |
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Labor Worth a Thousand | Defeat 1,000 enemies in battle. | Bronze |
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Talented Tactician | Use the tactics command 100 times. | Bronze |
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Get the Rope | Capture an enemy officer for the first time. | Bronze |
| Icon | Name | Unlock Method | Xbox Points |
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First Consultation | Empire Mode event: Lord confers with retainer upon taking 3 or more fiefs. | 50 |
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Second Consultation | Empire Mode event: Lord confers with retainer upon taking 10 or more fiefs. | 50 |
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Third Consultation | Empire Mode event: Lord confers with retainer upon taking 20 or more fiefs. | 50 |
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Most Valuable Warrior | Empire Mode event: A retainer is praised for his or her prowess in battle. | 50 |
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Four Guardians | Empire Mode event: 4 retainers are proclaimed the most essential to the player's clan. | 50 |
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Level Four Weapon | Obtain a level 4 weapon in Empire Mode. | 50 |
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Matsukaze | Obtain Matsukaze in Empire Mode. | 50 |
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Moon Child | Obtain Moon Child in Empire Mode. | 50 |
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Persian Mare | Obtain Persian Mare in Empire Mode. | 50 |
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Stage: Battle of Kawanakajima | In Empire Mode, play the special stage "Battle of Kawanakajima". | 50 |
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Stage: Battle of Anegawa | In Empire Mode, play the special stage "Battle of Anegawa". | 50 |
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Stage: Incident at Honnōji | In Empire Mode, play the special stage "Incident at Honnōji". | 50 |
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Stage: Battle of Sekigahara | In Empire Mode, play the special stage "Battle of Sekigahara". | 50 |
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Stage: Osaka Campaign | In Empire Mode, play the special stage "Osaka Campaign". | 50 |
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Scenario: Battle of Anegawa | Unlock the scenario Battle of Anegawa. | 100 |
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Scenario: Incident at Honnōji | Unlock the scenario Incident at Honnōji. | 100 |
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Scenario: Battle of Sekigahara | Unlock the scenario Battle of Sekigahara. | 100 |
Trivia[]
- The game uses various artworks and images from Taiko Risshiden V.
- Edit outfit parts from Samurai Warriors 3 added to PS3 port.
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