Koei is known for two things - repetitive, number crunching strategy games set in ancient China and repetitive, button mashing action games set in ancient China. I have always been a huge fan of the latter, a follower of the Dynasty Warriors series for many years. Perhaps follower is a little too light - more like a devout worshipper, ensnared by the endless, mindless hack n' slash madness, terrible voice acting and hair metal soundtrack. I naturally swallowed up the Japanese Samurai Warriors spin-off as well (even if the first one was crap), shamelessly buying the same damn games over and over. Sadly, it seems my enslavement to the almighty button basher is to continue unabated, as Koei has announced a western release date for its Dynasty/Samurai Warriors crossover, Orochi Warriors.
The Omega Force developed title will see characters from both the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors universes thrust together through […]
Original post by Destructoid and software by Elliott Back
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