真・三國無双7 Empires
Shin Sangokumusou 7 Empires
aka. Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires
Console: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Release Date: 20 November 2014 (JP)
Official Site:
http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou7e/ (JP)
New Character
荀彧 (文若)
Xun Yu (Wenruo)
One of Cao Cao's advisors, he introduced many talents including Guo Jia and Sima Yi to him. A Han loyalist, he kept urging Cao Cao to stay loyal to the Han emperor. Said to be committing suicide at the end.
Weapon: Formation Wand
Seiyuu: Takashi Ohara (aka. Kyosuke Tsurugi in Inazuma Eleven)
[#2 in Famitsu's DW8 Most Wanted Poll]
Xun Yu is the only added character here, bringing the total unique character roster to 83 people
This also means the remaining rankers (#5 Cheng Pu, #6 Lu Kang, #7 Gao Shun, #8 Wang Ping, #10 Zhuge Jin) will remain generic, however as with all other generics, they can be made pseudo-unique with the CAW General Replacement feature which is returning from DW7E
Due to the original seiyuu (JP VA) of Sima Yi passing away shortly after DW8 release, he will be now voiced by Ryotaro Okiayu (same seiyuu as Sima Shi)
Gameplay Features
大規模秘計 Large-Scale Stratagems
◾These are new kinds of stratagems added to further enhance the Stratagem system that was introduced in DW7E
◾Large-Scale Stratagems are more difficult to carry out; some soldiers will temporarily leave the battlefield to prepare for the stratagem and it will also take more time until complete
◾The payoff however is very big that these stratagem effects can even turn the tide of battle very easily
◾Examples of Large-Scale Stratagems:
火計 Fire Ploy - Unleashes fire to gradually damage enemies
豪雨 Heavy Rain - Calls forth a torrential rain that can be used to put off fire from the above ploy
簡易拠点 Simple Bases
◾Other than the default preset bases on battlefields, forces will now be able to set up their own simple bases
◾These simple bases can be set up anywhere on the map
◾There will be a new gauge related to constructing simple bases; this gauge can be filled and a portion of it will have to be used in order to set up a base
◾Once these bases have been set up, structures like Recovery Pillar (which heals nearby allies) and Catapult can be placed on them
Weapon Reassignment
◾All DLC weapons from DW8 & DW8XL will be included in-game
◾Some characters will have their EX weapons changed, possibly leaving their old weapons as generic/CAW exclusive
◾Currently confirmed EX weapon changes:
Sun Quan - Blaze Sword
Wang Yi - Emei Piercers
Deng Ai - Drill Crossbow
Huang Yueying - Bladed Bow
The following ones are still speculative based on previous screenshots of DLC weapons, thus it's not final yet on whether the following characters will be indeed getting them
Sabatons - Guan Suo
Twin Fans - XiaoQiao
Stone Pillar - Meng Huo
Mandarin Duck Hooks - Bu Lianshi
Dragon Stool - Liu Shan
Misc. Battle Features
◾Core DW8 gameplay features like weapon affinities, Storm Rush, Variable Counter and Awakening Musou are still intact here *NEW*
◾Normal bases (the preset ones) now have levels, which will affect the base's strength among others
For example, the base's defense tower: at low level it only reduces enemy HP at a slow rate, but at high level it can almost instantly swipe out enemies
◾Player characters will be able to give specific orders to other generals as they increase their ranks
◾Battlefield environments will change depending on the seasons; not only the graphical looks, but weather possibilities may also change
◾Weather will play bigger roles in battles now; other than the above seasonal changes, there are also some stratagems that can change weather
◾Some stratagems will have different grade of effectiveness depending on the weather
◾Time will also actually affect the battlefield; some stratagems can be only used at a certain time of day such as Night Raid
Playstyle Features
◾The ways of life and fame features from DW7E are returning as well but has been modified a bit
◾Some of the playstyles introduced are:
正道 Path of Righteousness - Do things well and be yearned by the people in return
邪道 Path of Heresy - Live by allowing any means including wicked ones
◾Fame statuses are no longer shown in numbers; they will be now calculated and stored internally
◾Events and reactions from these playstyles will be made even more prominent than in DW7E
◾Rulers can now retire and abdicate their thrones to someone else
Marriage and Children
◾The relationship system also returns, including marriage
◾In this game, some time after marriage, the couple will be able to give birth to their own children
◾Children can be used to continue the legacy of their parents the next turn after they become available, rather than having to restart the game with another character
◾Children characters generated will be always original, even if both of their parents are unique
◾Not only stats will be inherited from their parents, but the children's looks will also be based on their parents by gene-mixing with CAW parts
(What the last 2 points might imply: Marrying Sima Yi with Zhang Chunhua will not result in Sima Shi nor Zhao, but another original child with resemblance to Yi and Chunhua will be created)
Edit Mode Enhancements
◾It is now also possible to modify own force's flag, soldiers and horses
◾Soldiers can be freely modified including their body postures; it is even possible to make midget or dwarf-like soldiers. Their weapons can also be determined
◾Creating own horse is also possible while modifying its size and hair color among others
◾Currently known information suggests that custom pictures from hard disk might be able to be used in flags (90% certainty)
◾Edit characters (CAWs) will also have more detailed size sliders for each body parts
◾There are also more base faces and models for CAWs
◾More added body feature modifications include like contour, wrinkles and mustache/beard
◾As with the past game, CAW data can be shared by uploads and downloads
◾It is also even possible to create own-edited scenarios, with CAWs being able to be freely assigned anywhere
DW7E CAW Import
◾Those who have played DW7E will be able to import all of their created CAWs to DW8E so they don't have to be created from scratch again
◾The following CAW features will be imported:
CAW Name
Existing General Replacement settings
Gender
Face
Body Posture
Costume Parts
Moveset
Voice (type only, implying the CAW voices may be voiced quite differently)
◾It is implied that transferring the PS3 DW7E data to PS4 & Xbox One versions might be possible as well (75% certainty, awaiting further info) *NEW*
Others
◾It is implied that a Free Mode where battle participants could be freely chosen might be available (75% certainty)
◾A PlayStation Vita version is also under consideration, but even if it is confirmed, it will not be released at the same time with PS3, PS4 & Xbox One versions *NEW*
Miscellaneous Information
Edit Mode Demo
◾Edit Mode demo is available for Japan since 8th October
◾As with DW7E demo, there will be a mini-stage available to test-play the CAW
◾Saved data can be brought over to the full game or the Free Co-Op version, the latter to be explained right below
Free Co-Op Version
◾There will be also a Free-to-Play version that will be released to public at the same time of the full game release
◾Limitations of the F2P version:
◾Cannot start Empire Mode (the main mode of the game)
◾Can play Free Mode
◾Able to join in Co-Op sessions hosted by full version players
(Since hosting a session requires the player to be in Empire Mode, that means F2P version players cannot host one)
◾Edit Mode basic features are the same
◾Available CAW costume parts are restricted; it is implied that parts that need unlocking in full version might be purchasable in F2P version with real money
◾Saved CAW slots available will be lesser than full version
◾The F2P version will be available for PS4 & PS3 only *NEW*
◾Upcoming DLCs for the full game will be also made compatible with the Free Co-Op version
Shin Sangokumusou 7 Empires
aka. Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires
Console: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Release Date: 20 November 2014 (JP)
Official Site:
http://www.gamecity.ne.jp/smusou7e/ (JP)
New Character
荀彧 (文若)
Xun Yu (Wenruo)
One of Cao Cao's advisors, he introduced many talents including Guo Jia and Sima Yi to him. A Han loyalist, he kept urging Cao Cao to stay loyal to the Han emperor. Said to be committing suicide at the end.
Weapon: Formation Wand
Seiyuu: Takashi Ohara (aka. Kyosuke Tsurugi in Inazuma Eleven)
[#2 in Famitsu's DW8 Most Wanted Poll]
Xun Yu is the only added character here, bringing the total unique character roster to 83 people
This also means the remaining rankers (#5 Cheng Pu, #6 Lu Kang, #7 Gao Shun, #8 Wang Ping, #10 Zhuge Jin) will remain generic, however as with all other generics, they can be made pseudo-unique with the CAW General Replacement feature which is returning from DW7E
Due to the original seiyuu (JP VA) of Sima Yi passing away shortly after DW8 release, he will be now voiced by Ryotaro Okiayu (same seiyuu as Sima Shi)
Gameplay Features
大規模秘計 Large-Scale Stratagems
◾These are new kinds of stratagems added to further enhance the Stratagem system that was introduced in DW7E
◾Large-Scale Stratagems are more difficult to carry out; some soldiers will temporarily leave the battlefield to prepare for the stratagem and it will also take more time until complete
◾The payoff however is very big that these stratagem effects can even turn the tide of battle very easily
◾Examples of Large-Scale Stratagems:
火計 Fire Ploy - Unleashes fire to gradually damage enemies
豪雨 Heavy Rain - Calls forth a torrential rain that can be used to put off fire from the above ploy
簡易拠点 Simple Bases
◾Other than the default preset bases on battlefields, forces will now be able to set up their own simple bases
◾These simple bases can be set up anywhere on the map
◾There will be a new gauge related to constructing simple bases; this gauge can be filled and a portion of it will have to be used in order to set up a base
◾Once these bases have been set up, structures like Recovery Pillar (which heals nearby allies) and Catapult can be placed on them
Weapon Reassignment
◾All DLC weapons from DW8 & DW8XL will be included in-game
◾Some characters will have their EX weapons changed, possibly leaving their old weapons as generic/CAW exclusive
◾Currently confirmed EX weapon changes:
Sun Quan - Blaze Sword
Wang Yi - Emei Piercers
Deng Ai - Drill Crossbow
Huang Yueying - Bladed Bow
The following ones are still speculative based on previous screenshots of DLC weapons, thus it's not final yet on whether the following characters will be indeed getting them
Sabatons - Guan Suo
Twin Fans - XiaoQiao
Stone Pillar - Meng Huo
Mandarin Duck Hooks - Bu Lianshi
Dragon Stool - Liu Shan
Misc. Battle Features
◾Core DW8 gameplay features like weapon affinities, Storm Rush, Variable Counter and Awakening Musou are still intact here *NEW*
◾Normal bases (the preset ones) now have levels, which will affect the base's strength among others
For example, the base's defense tower: at low level it only reduces enemy HP at a slow rate, but at high level it can almost instantly swipe out enemies
◾Player characters will be able to give specific orders to other generals as they increase their ranks
◾Battlefield environments will change depending on the seasons; not only the graphical looks, but weather possibilities may also change
◾Weather will play bigger roles in battles now; other than the above seasonal changes, there are also some stratagems that can change weather
◾Some stratagems will have different grade of effectiveness depending on the weather
◾Time will also actually affect the battlefield; some stratagems can be only used at a certain time of day such as Night Raid
Playstyle Features
◾The ways of life and fame features from DW7E are returning as well but has been modified a bit
◾Some of the playstyles introduced are:
正道 Path of Righteousness - Do things well and be yearned by the people in return
邪道 Path of Heresy - Live by allowing any means including wicked ones
◾Fame statuses are no longer shown in numbers; they will be now calculated and stored internally
◾Events and reactions from these playstyles will be made even more prominent than in DW7E
◾Rulers can now retire and abdicate their thrones to someone else
Marriage and Children
◾The relationship system also returns, including marriage
◾In this game, some time after marriage, the couple will be able to give birth to their own children
◾Children can be used to continue the legacy of their parents the next turn after they become available, rather than having to restart the game with another character
◾Children characters generated will be always original, even if both of their parents are unique
◾Not only stats will be inherited from their parents, but the children's looks will also be based on their parents by gene-mixing with CAW parts
(What the last 2 points might imply: Marrying Sima Yi with Zhang Chunhua will not result in Sima Shi nor Zhao, but another original child with resemblance to Yi and Chunhua will be created)
Edit Mode Enhancements
◾It is now also possible to modify own force's flag, soldiers and horses
◾Soldiers can be freely modified including their body postures; it is even possible to make midget or dwarf-like soldiers. Their weapons can also be determined
◾Creating own horse is also possible while modifying its size and hair color among others
◾Currently known information suggests that custom pictures from hard disk might be able to be used in flags (90% certainty)
◾Edit characters (CAWs) will also have more detailed size sliders for each body parts
◾There are also more base faces and models for CAWs
◾More added body feature modifications include like contour, wrinkles and mustache/beard
◾As with the past game, CAW data can be shared by uploads and downloads
◾It is also even possible to create own-edited scenarios, with CAWs being able to be freely assigned anywhere
DW7E CAW Import
◾Those who have played DW7E will be able to import all of their created CAWs to DW8E so they don't have to be created from scratch again
◾The following CAW features will be imported:
CAW Name
Existing General Replacement settings
Gender
Face
Body Posture
Costume Parts
Moveset
Voice (type only, implying the CAW voices may be voiced quite differently)
◾It is implied that transferring the PS3 DW7E data to PS4 & Xbox One versions might be possible as well (75% certainty, awaiting further info) *NEW*
Others
◾It is implied that a Free Mode where battle participants could be freely chosen might be available (75% certainty)
◾A PlayStation Vita version is also under consideration, but even if it is confirmed, it will not be released at the same time with PS3, PS4 & Xbox One versions *NEW*
Miscellaneous Information
Edit Mode Demo
◾Edit Mode demo is available for Japan since 8th October
◾As with DW7E demo, there will be a mini-stage available to test-play the CAW
◾Saved data can be brought over to the full game or the Free Co-Op version, the latter to be explained right below
Free Co-Op Version
◾There will be also a Free-to-Play version that will be released to public at the same time of the full game release
◾Limitations of the F2P version:
◾Cannot start Empire Mode (the main mode of the game)
◾Can play Free Mode
◾Able to join in Co-Op sessions hosted by full version players
(Since hosting a session requires the player to be in Empire Mode, that means F2P version players cannot host one)
◾Edit Mode basic features are the same
◾Available CAW costume parts are restricted; it is implied that parts that need unlocking in full version might be purchasable in F2P version with real money
◾Saved CAW slots available will be lesser than full version
◾The F2P version will be available for PS4 & PS3 only *NEW*
◾Upcoming DLCs for the full game will be also made compatible with the Free Co-Op version
