Warriors Orochi 2 takes place after the events of the original, featuring an overwhelming lineup of over 90 playable characters from both franchises including Samurai Warriors 2 Xtreme Legends, plus new characters from Chinese and Japanese history.With four different storylines featuring characters from Samurai Warriors and Dynasty Warriors, Warriors Orochi 2 includes three new game modes: Dream, VS and Survival, as well as "Tag Team"-style matches that pit fighters in head-to-head arena combat.
A star-studded lineup boasts 96 playable characters from the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series including the massive boar-like Gyuki and the faceless Dodomeki. New playable characters not found in the original console release include the graceful San Zang and the warrior-monk Benkei.
New features exclusive to the PSP system also include: 2-Player VS mode plus Co-op play in Story, Free and Dream modes, 12 new scenarios in Dream mode, and a Japanese and English voice option.
Shattering time and space, the venomous Serpent King Orochi kidnapped history's greatest warriors in a scheme to test his might. The heroes eventually defeated Orochi and his menacing army. Now the slain Orochi lies in the netherworld, and a mysterious alliance is hatching a plan to resurrect Orochi.
Gamers can pre-order the game now from Amazon.com, GameFly, and GameStop.
Key Features
- 96 playable characters from the Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors series including new characters: Gyuki, Dodomeki, San Zang and Benkei
- 2-Player VS mode plus Co-op play in Story, Free and Dream modes
- 12 new scenarios in Dream mode
- Install function to Memory Stick Duo improves loading times
- Japanese and English voice option!
- Improved draw distance compared to the original Warriors Orochi for PSP
- Storylines for the kingdoms of Wu, Wei, and Shu, and the Samurai Warriors continue the events from the original game, plus a new Orochi storyline looks back to the first series of wars to expose the secrets of the Serpent King.
- The game's newly added Dream Mode features an original storyline different from that of Story Mode.
- Two-player Versus Mode comes action-packed with four different games including the awesome "Tag Team" matches that pit individual fighters in lethal head-to-head combat.
- The "Team Battle System" lets you create your own three-person fighting unit.
Warriors Orochi 2 is coming to PSP on August 25, 2009.
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