Unlike previous titles in the franchise that focused on delivering their narrative by exploring the various regions of feudal Japan, Samurai Warriors 4-II casts a spotlight on the characters themselves and tells their stories through 13 exciting new chapters.These chapters revolve around nine characters introduced in Samurai Warriors 4, three fan-favourites from previous titles and a brand new addition to the samurai roster.
The game will feature many new and improved features as the battle, action and character development systems have been revamped. It also introduces a highly challenging and richly rewarding mode called: the Endless Castle. Players can choose to enter and struggle to survive for as long as possible, or to play against the clock and see how far they can get up the castle’s increasingly difficult levels!
Samurai Warriors 4-IIis a hero-focused saga. Unlike the previous Samurai Warriors games that focused on delivering their narrative by exploring the various regions of feudal Japan, this title casts a spotlight on the characters themselves and tells their stories through 13 exciting new chapters. These chapters revolve around nine characters introduced in Samurai Warriors 4, three fan-favorites from previous titles, and a brand new addition to the samurai roster.
Naomasa Ii is a general of the Tokugawa army, known both for his bravery and for donning bright red armor when taking to the battlefield. Naomasa has been part of the Samurai Warriors universe since the first installment of the series, but this is the first time he will appear as a playable character.
In addition, the first three of twelve returning playable characters are announced:
- Nobuyuki Sanada, the elder of the two brothers in line for leadership of the Sanada clan and a very level headed and competent warrior,
- Hisahide Matsunaga, a feudal lord under the rule of Nobunaga
- Koshōshō, an adventurous and ambitious paramour.
KOEI TECMO also announced pre-order bonuses for some of the most celebrated lady warriors.
Customers who pre-order through Amazon, Best Buy, or GameStop will receive a set of four bonus costumes for Naotora Ii, Lady Hayakawa, No-hime, and Koshōshō.
European pre-orders through GAME will receive an exclusive costume for Naotora Ii. Those who order through independent retailers (via Centresoft) will receive an alternative outfit for Lady Hayakawa, while those who pre-order from Amazon will be able to dress up No-hime in yellow!
Finally, ShopTo.net will offer a lovely new outfit for Koshōshō inspired by Naotora Ii’s default costume.Digital pre-orders through the PlayStation Network will receive a brand new and exclusive dress ensemble for Naotora Ii!
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