If you haven't had your fill of feudal Japanese warriors carving each other to pieces courtesy of the rather brilliant Samurai Warriors 4, then you'll be pleased to know that Samurai Warriors 4-2, a sort of add-on title, is heading West later this year. The hack and slasher will launch on the 2nd October on both PlayStation 4, and Vita.
For those out of the loop, 4-2's been available in Japan since February. It adds one new character in Naomasa Li - one of shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa's most loyal retainers - and boasts an entirely new story mode, a lot of which puts the spotlight on new warriors who were added in 4.
Sadly, you won't be able to transfer your save data over from the previous entry, but it's worth pointing out that the weapon upgrade system's had an overhaul anyway. Are you up for some more feudal fury? Smash through the front lines in the comments section below.
[source eurogamer.net]
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Wish the previous saves could transfer, but it's not a deal-breaker for me. Chronicles Mode really is perfect for someone who doesn't have a lot of time to game each day.
The Japanese only voices of SW4 ruined it for me.
Great! Another game I need to check out!
So this is coming out, and Chronicles III is coming out, and Samurai Warriors 4 might go on sale soon so now it's going to be a difficult decision for a non-fan to choose one of these games to dip my toes into. I think I'm going to choose between SW4 and SWC3 as it would be silly to start with 4-II at this point. Then there's One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 to add more difficulty in choosing to the mix... (Maybe I should actually try to get through my copy of Samurai Warriors Chronicles 3DS)
@NathanUC If SW4 has Chronicles Mode, then what's the point of having a separate SW Chronicles series of games?
@Vorlon Thats what made it an instant buy for me haha. Anyway, this one can wait cause I've only completed like 10% so far...even though I'm 30+hrs in. Btw the Character models in these games are just superb.
Waiting for SW4 sale on vita. I want to play it but dont want to buy it for full price.
@ollietaro I'm not completely sure, but I think the Chronicles series was previously a 3DS series. That version of "Chronicles" is a bit more detailed and in-dept with castles and what not. In Samurai Warriors 4, chronicles mode is fairly basic.
If anyone else knows more, please correct me if I'm wrong.
@NathanUC I thought so. I take it Chronicles offers more of a story or dialogue? I like the idea of building relationships in Chronicles. I guess I will wait and see. SW4 could go on sale at any moment now but I wonder if I should wait for Chronicles III?
@ollietaro I really can't speak for Chronicles III, but being a 3DS port, you might be better off with Samurai Warriors 4 (if on sale) or 4-2. The Chronicles mode in 4 was mostly based around forming bonds with other characters via dialog and small branching scenarios.
@NathanUC I'm leaning towards SW4, now. Thanks!
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