Samurai Warriors 4-II (戦国無双 4-II, Sengoku Musou 4-II) is the revised edition of Samurai Warriors 4. Its sales pitch is to present the "perfect version" of the title, words which are reminiscent to Chronicle 2nd's marketing. The producer adds that it is "another side" of the same game, neither a continuation nor an Xtreme Legends expansion. It is the last title to celebrate the series's tenth anniversary.
The first 100,000 people to reserve the game will receive an Ii-themed microfiber towel. New players will receive an idol outfit for Naotora Ii. The Treasure Box edition includes a picture frame, clock, 56 character cards, and original soundtrack CD. The Gamecity Set includes concept artwork and rare merchandise.
Changes[]
- Hyper attacks will be more effective when ally morale is high. Certain areas on the battlefield are fortified to inhibit these attacks by making units' collision boxes more dense (allowing them to hinder the travel path of a Hyper Attack input).
- The enemy AI has been redesigned to match player character movements, increasing recovery frequency and reducing the franchise's extended combos, but only outside of Rage mode activation.
- Maps appear to have friendlier camera work for horse riding than before.
- Characters increase attributes by using Strategy Tomes on a grid in a manner resembling Conquest Mode. Equipment and heirlooms have been dissolved in favor of having characters learn weapon skills and weapon attributes on their grids. Skills have a maximum level 3 limit. Attributes are now Skills and operate in a manner similar to the base game.
- Strategy Tomes are random battlefield drops or items in the shop. Winning or losing a battle refreshes the shop selection.
- Every character has an unique "Epiphany Skill" unlocked at Level 30; these skills grant an unique effect when they are used in battle and can be used by any character.
- DLC weapons now serve as character's secondary rare weapon, allowing players to modify attack power and skill properties through Compatibility Bonuses, with maximum weapon level 50 and rank 5☆.
- Mounts can be strengthened to have additional attributes using a method similar to weapons.
- Edit characters from the vanilla title can be transferred into this game through save data. They can be used in Free Mode and Survival Mode.
- Offline and online co-op is available for all modes.
- Event scenes have rotatable 3D backdrops and revised special effects.
- A handful of new music tracks are in the game, which includes Naomasa's theme song "Faith", Shimazu's rendition of Kyūshū's "Western Conflict", Tokugawa's rendition of Komaki-Nagakute's "Cherry Blossoms", and a new rendition of Honnōji's "Destiny" for Matsunaga.
- Downloadable content includes costumes, mounts, weapon skins, and scenarios.
Players cannot directly transfer their 'Samurai Warriors 4' save data into this game, but having it at the start rewards 10,000 gold and 20 Strategy Tomes.
Modes[]
Chronicle Mode is removed in this entry.
Story Mode[]
Features thirteen character-driven scenarios. Players can choose whoever they desire to complete the five stages for each chapter, and a chapter must be fully completed in this mode in order to select anyone else in it for Free Mode. Downloadable scenarios have fixed conditions.
Survival Mode[]
The game combines survival and challenge modes, with a standard mode that involves completing randomized objectives, overcoming enemies, and exiting the castle through escape points or options.
Challenge Mode has four selections available.
- Chamber of Trials - Defeat as many enemies as possible within the time limit.
- Chamber of Riches - Hit enemies to collect a mountain of gold before time runs out.
- Chamber of Agility - Race for record time whilst avoiding or stopping any obstacles in the way.
- Chamber of Death - High difficulty room where enemies can deal heavy damage and defeat low-leveled characters in a single hit. Complete the other three rooms with S ratings to unlock.
Players can post their rankings online and compete for high scores.
Characters[]
Playable character debuting in this entry:
Stages[]
New stages include:
Trophies[]
Expansions/Spin-offs[]
Related Media[]
Smartphone users at Sekigahara tourist attraction participated in a QR hunt during the 30th Hioki National Cultural Festival. AR Naomasa was featured in merchandise, cardboard cutouts, and a character mural. The animated TV series, Sengoku Musou, includes the playable Naomasa. Fans can watch the first episode during the completion conference.
Denjin☆Gacha! included this game in their February 5, 2015 episode coverage; Nico Nico users could watch it live 21:00 (JST). Director Mieda was also a guest on PlayCommu Cafe February 13, 20:00 (JST).
Sengoku Musou Gaiden Seiyuu Ougi Gaiden 2015 Haru took place March 29 at Yokohama Bay Hall. It had the latest two disc CD set Sengoku Musou ~Eien no Kizuna~ and an event exclusive CD for sale. Event merchandise could have been purchased early by a ticket reserver. Select merchandise from this event shall be up for resale at Tokyo Game Show 2015.
Namja Town will host a Samurai Warriors collaboration starting April 11, 2015.
A live theatrical adaptation took place in Japan May 2~7, 2015. Koutaro Yoshitani is the director and screenplay writer, and Polygon Magic produced it. A DVD recording of a performance will be out on sale September 9, 2015. Coverage of the performance is published in Cosplay MAKE. Additional interviews and photo reports can be found in Otomedia StaMu.
The TBi Group hosted a collaboration menu at ZIN ~Ueno Outlet~ starting March 21. Attendees could receive limited edition character cards and badges with their purchase.
Image Song[]
- Performed by Wagakki Band
Used in commercials and promotional videos.
Gallery[]
Gallery
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Trivia[]
- Samurai Warriors 4-II was the first Samurai Warriors game to published on Steam.
External Links[]
- Official European site
- Official North American site
- Official Japanese site, Official Facebook, Official Twitter, Official Youtube playlist
- Official Japanese PlayStation site
- Steam store link
- Official PlayStation Store PS4 HDD covers
- Official theatrical website, Official theatrical Twitter, Famitsu in costume photo shoot collage, AnimeAnime impressions article
- New Year's kimono from completion press conference from Yui Amano
- Japanese wiki
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