The game looks great the cel-shaded, woodblock print-style art is colorful and pops. So, as I played it, that’s the mindset I was in: Looking at gameplay, graphics, presentation elements, how it “felt.” I could definitely write that story if I wanted to. When Polygon approached me about writing this piece, the original idea was that I would be writing a review of Samurai Warriors 5, from a Musou lifer’s perspective. I don’t know how to talk to people about Musou games anymore.

After a week and a half with Samurai Warriors 5, I have a confession to make: I’ve been with them from 2000’s Dynasty Warriors 2, the very first, right up to now. It’s unknown if the new mobile game will replace Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed or be a separate experience.I’ve been a fan and player of Musou games (or “Warriors games,” if you’re a dubs instead of subs person) since they were brand-spanking new - 20 years at this point. The game was developed by Nexon and published by Koei Tecmo for iOS and Mobile in 2017. Players may remember another mobile game in the franchise called Dynasty Warriors: Unleashed. It’s unknown in the developer plans to beta test outside of the country yet. Chosen applicants will be notified through email.Ĭurrently, there are only plans to hold beta testing in Japan. The application will give an option for which OS the player is applying for, which can’t be changed later. Players have to sign up using their email address and not through the App Store or Play Store. Only 5,000 participants will be accepted. They can only apply once and must confirm they are willing to actively participate in the beta test and fill out the closing questionnaire. Those interested in joining the beta test are limited to Japanese residents. The closed beta test will then be held from October 8 to October 12. Through the official Japanese website, players can register from September 27 until October 5. It contains the teaser movie, along with new artwork of Zhao Yun, the military officer from Shu who has appeared on the cover of every Dynasty Warriors installment.Īlong with the announcement was news of a Closed Beta in October. The official website for the upcoming mobile game has been revealed.

The trailer will feature some of the well-known musou action from the series, along with stories, collectible illustrations, and the option to play in horizontal or vertical mode. The announcement was followed with a very short trailer less than one minute long.

The game will launch for both iOS and Android players. In a surprise announcement, Koei Tecmo announced a new Dynasty Warriors game was coming to mobile devices soon. Some of those announcements were related to the Dynasty Warriors franchise, which is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary. Publisher Koei Tecmo made several announcements during the recent online Tokyo Game Show 2020.

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