Sengoku Musou 3: Empires (戦国無双3 Empires) is the second Empires title in the Samurai Warriors series. Sengoku Musou 3 Z acts as the game's base for featured characters and visuals. Like the title it is based on, it has not been localized.
The Premium Box edition includes a visual story book and character standing pops for the entire unique cast of the game (40) with its own binder. The ability to download and build a ninja village is also exclusively available for Premium Box buyers. Consumers who preorder the title will obtain a downloadable code for banners decorated with the uniquely playable Tokugawa characters in their super deformed forms. Gamecity is offering an original character card and a downloadable serial code for a weapon in 100man-nin no Sengoku Musou.
Gameplay[]
- Like the recent Nobunaga's Ambition titles, players can now raise their castle headquarters to include desired fortifications for supporting their troops. The castle city is essential for increasing the strengths of the army, gold, and so on. The player's castle can be viewed at a closer angle and their construction plans changes the appearance of the castle grounds.
- Players can select their castle's environment, such as lakeside, rural, or green wilderness, before starting each game, affecting building costs and city space, but primarily enhancing aesthetics.
- The buildings players can build are similar to fortifications seen in the Nobunaga's Ambition series, but they serve slightly different functions:
- City - Increases amount of gold when built.
- Farmland - Makes citizens happier.
- Estate - Swells population. More people in the area means more plots of land will become available.
- Dojo - Boosts the troop strength for an ally general.
- Barracks - Improves recovery rate for tired ally troops.
- Shrine - Enhances the limits of public order.
- Guard Post - Escalates recovery rate of public order.
- Each building can be upgraded via a ranking system to better provide their designated service. The maximum level is five (Level 5).
- Buildings in a castle town, like hot spring resorts or study halls, can enhance the cultural aspect of the town and increase army stats, only available to playable Samurai Warriors characters.
- Potential vassals can now be recruited if they are wandering within the vicinity of a player's city. A monetary fee is still required for their service.
- Shops have been modified to mainly increase the strengths of a character's weaponry.
- A Kessen feature has been implemented into the game. This allows multiple factions to momentarily join forces to surround and attack a single target. During the decisive battle, morale is the main factor for deciding the victor.
- The base system in battle has been upgraded to be similar to Dynasty Warriors 5: Empires. Bases may be assigned to perform various functions to affect the battle, such as supplying eagles or cannons, for the faction controlling them.
- Each base also has its own level system to indicate how well it will be able to provide its given service.
- A new action, Spirit Evade/Shadow Dodge AKA the Kagewaza Kaihi (影技回避, lit. Shadow Art Evasion) in Japanese, has been added during combat. When the player's character is hit, press
to escape from combos with a non-damaging Spirit Charge. It can only be done when the character is on the ground and when the Spirit Gauge has at least one circle filled.
- Pressing during this can allow the player to counter attack with an attack that does not activate elements.
- The Spirit Charge itself can now be used on airborne actions.
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- Save data from Sengoku Musou 3 Z can be used in this title to unlock koku at the start of the game. Movies and conversation quotes that were earned in the former title can be transferred to this title's gallery. New weapons for Nobunaga, Okuni, Masamune, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu will also be unlocked.
- Each playable character will announce the title of the game at the start screen with a personal quote at the end.
- Downloadable content includes different castle environments, various building parts, and scenarios in Free Mode.
during this can allow the player to counter attack with an attack that does not activate elements.Modes[]
Historical Mode[]
The Samurai Warriors game introduces a new Historical Mode, dividing the narrative into distinct chapters and requiring players to meet specific objectives within a specific time frame, offering a unique character interpretation.
Though it aims to follow historical events, the Samurai Warriors characters continue to retain fictional ties made within the series (such as Kunoichi and Magoichi's respective allegiances). Other figures may make anachronistic appearances.
The following daimyo will be available in this mode:
- Nobunaga - Nobunaga aims to expand his influence beyond Owari and convince Ieyasu to join him.
- Shingen - Features his father's abuse and Shingen's early rise to power.
- Masamune - Details Masamune's revolt during Hideyoshi's rule.
- Yoshihiro - Focuses on Yoshihiro's decisions for the Kyushu civil wars.
- Ieyasu - Centers on Ieyasu's pacification of the eastern provinces after Hideyoshi's death.
- Kenshin - Begins with Kenshin answering a plea for support from Yoshikiyo Murakami, meeting his nemesis for the first time.
- Motonari - Motonari is threatened by the Ōuchi and Amago clans, having a bad feeling about a certain general named Harukata Sue.
- Motochika - Gracia runs away to Shikoku and Motochika seeks to return the young girl to her father. However, his whereabouts are unknown so they search for him everywhere.
- Hideyoshi - Leaps forward to Hideyoshi's life as a conqueror after Nobunaga's death at Honnōji.
- Ujiyasu - Together with Kai, Ujiyasu begins his conquest against the Uesugi, Takeda, and the Imagawa clans.
Empire Mode[]
Similar to previous title. Includes new events and a new set of scenarios for players. Over 600 generals and over 25 clans can be chosen to play in the game along with playable characters in the third Xtreme Legends title.
The following time periods are available within this mode. Different scenarios can be unlocked by finishing at least one other scenario in this mode.
- Battle of Okehazama (1560)
- Incident of Honnōji (1582)
- Battle of Komaki-Nagakute (1584)
- Decisive Battle of Sekiagahara (1600)
- Unparalleled Collection (1560)
Downloadable scenarios are listed below.
- Itsukushima Conflict (1555)
- Tenka Fubu (1567)
- Detailed Sekigahara (1599)
- Hero's Tale (1560)
Create-a-Warrior[]
Players retain the option to create a total of twenty of their personal characters. It will include the same features as the third title's character creation. The main character types featured in Chronicles will not be available.
Gallery[]
Retains the options to view earned character models and actions, voice clips, conversation events, and movies. Certain features can be bought by using koku. An encyclopedia with brief introductions for figures within the game and the Mobile Joy options with Hyakku-mon nin no Sengoku Musou are included here.
Options[]
Same as other titles in the series.
Trophies[]
| Icon | Name | Unlock Method | Type |
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You are Truly the Greatest Warrior of the Land! | Obtain all other trophies. | Platinum |
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Once-in-a-Lifetime Meeting with Rikyu | Obtain 100% completion in the movies gallery. | Gold |
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Architect who Surpasses Kiyomasa | 100% completion for all available castle buildings (excluding ones with serial codes). | Gold |
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Greatest in the Land | Complete all scenarios in Free Mode (excluding downloadable ones). | Gold |
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The One who Spins History | Completely finish Story Mode. | Gold |
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One who is Fascinated by the Demon Blade | Obtain two rare weapons. | Silver |
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Unrivaled Castle of the Ages | Build the maximum amount of facilities for a castle town. | Silver |
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One-of-a-Kind Castle in Three Countries | Update the castle's main keep to level 5. | Silver |
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Great Buddha's Light | Build a Golden Giant Buddha. | Silver |
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Master of Sieges | Conquer a total sum of 100 bases throughout the game. | Silver |
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Your First Victorious Battle | Win a battle. | Bronze |
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A New Warrior Appears | Create a new character. | Bronze |
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This is a Superbly Manufactured Sword | Obtain one rare weapon. | Bronze |
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This is Superbly Manufactured Armor | Obtain a piece of armor (any type). | Bronze |
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To Nobunaga's Desired Hell | Complete one battle on Hell (Hard) difficulty. | Bronze |
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The Land's Unparalleled Entertainer | Max friendship bonds with the storekeeper, Saya. | Bronze |
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Famous Horse Loved by Keiji | Obtain Matsukaze. | Bronze |
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Living History of the Warring States | Obtain 100% completion in the movies gallery. | Bronze |
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Person who Surpasses Hideyoshi's Wealth | Allot at least 2,000,000 gold. | Bronze |
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Samurai of the Warring States | Defeat 1,000 enemies in one battle. | Bronze |
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Warrior with Educated Technique | Defeat at least 100 enemies using a character's Musou in a single battle. | Bronze |
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First Conquered Base | Topple an enemy base. | Bronze |
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First Castle Construction | Build a castle fortification. | Bronze |
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Prominent War Castle | Have at least 100 buildings within a single castle area. | Bronze |
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Famous War Castle | Update the castle's main keep to level 3. | Bronze |
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Novice Developer | Fortify a castle facility to level 3. | Bronze |
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Skilled Developer | Update a basic castle facility to a better version. | Bronze |
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Famous Developer | Evolve a castle facility. | Bronze |
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Proper Authority | Build a Magistrate Office. | Bronze |
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Glamorous Residence of Luxury | Build a Lavish Palace. | Bronze |
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Castle's Business Hearing | Build a Royal Warrant Office. | Bronze |
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The Birth of a Famous Place | Build a facility available to the uniquely playable Samurai Warriors characters. | Bronze |
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Collection of Famous Places | Build all facilities found among the playable Samurai Warriors characters. | Bronze |
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The Sound of Mujika | Build a Cathedral. | Bronze |
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Dawn of the Warring States | Clear at least one scenario in Free Mode. | Bronze |
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Completely Subdued Bases | Conquer every enemy base during a single battle. | Bronze |
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And Then to Honnōji | Complete Nobunaga's Story Mode. | Bronze |
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Dream of a Nemesis | Complete Kenshin's Story Mode. | Bronze |
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Parent and Child of Chaos | Complete Shingen's Story Mode. | Bronze |
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The Road Home for Two | Complete Masamune's Story Mode. | Bronze |
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Place to see Smiles | Complete Hideyoshi's Story Mode. | Bronze |
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This too is Peace | Complete Ieyasu's Story Mode. | Bronze |
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Withholding the Demon | Complete Yoshihiro's Story Mode. | Bronze |
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Desire to Remain Boxed in | Complete Motochika's Story Mode. | Bronze |
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The Land for Numskulls | Complete Ujiyasu's Story Mode. | Bronze |
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A Commander's Peaceful Retirement | Complete Motonari's Story Mode. | Bronze |
Related Media[]
This game can gain bonuses from the series's mobile game, 100man-nin no Sengoku Musou, as well as input two character bonuses in the social game. When players register the social game with their copy of the console game, they will unlock four new buildings for their castle city. They are:
- Radio Tower - Increases the amount of experience earned.
- Super Radio Tower - Available number of orders per turn increase.
- Giant Rocket - Boosts troop numbers.
- Super Satellite - One time power up during an alliance.
When players register passwords from the console game, Oichi and Okuni can be unlocked as available characters in the mobile game. Yukimura's rare weapon can be unlocked for the mobile game once the game is out in stores, but other rare weapons will be available as players complete the game's scenarios. If Gamecity ID users complete a survey for Samurai Warriors 3: Empires, they will receive a code that allows them to build a radio tower and Dōsetsu Tachibana in the mobile game.
The 2012 mini character postcard calendar for this series includes original characters appearing in 100man-nin no Sengoku Musou within its illustrations.
People who purchase the complete guide for this game will also receive a downloadable serial code for another rare building. Players can build a Study to increase the amount of gold their city can produce.
The canceled spring event for Samurai Warriors 3: Xtreme Legends has been replaced by a voice actor stage event at Yokohama. The event featured a cast of voice actors, including Masanori Fukushima, Kiyomasa Katō, and Mitsunari Ishida, and included merchandise like a character image CD. Special guests Eiji Takemoto and Shinichi Yamada were also present. The event focused on character preferences, thoughts, and opinions while playing the games. The top ten results of the character popularity survey were announced live, and special downloadable wallpapers were available for the top four popular characters.
Koei and Scrap are collaborating on a "real escape game" series, involving participants trapped in rooms with a complex code to unlock a door. The game is a tie-in to the Samurai Warriors series, featuring a baseball-themed event with historical figures. Tickets for the event will be sold by Scrap and Gamecity. The fifth Samurai Warriors character image CD will be released.
External Links[]
- Official Japanese website
- Official Taiwanese website
- Official Japanese PlayStation site
- Promotional movie from Koei's YouTube channel
- Online petition for an overseas release
- Japanese wiki
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