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This is way better than I imagined.

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I just bought a PS2 only a few weeks ago. My wish is that if I bought the PS2 last year, I would buy Fantasvision, DOA2, Kessen, Dynasy Warriors2 and much later on, Onimusha and Devil May Cry. However, that all changed when I actually bought the PS2. Dynasty Warriors2 was put on the backburner. AND NOW I WISH I HADN'T!!!

This is a great game. I knew of the history, remembering Romance of the 3 Kingdoms the anime and the video game (I believe it was for PS2, but it was totally different...). When playing, you barely care for the history other than Yellow Turban Rebellion. (OK, I admit it. I didn't even understand the video.)

I don't play much in the way of action video games, but I assume this is what it is categorized as. Hack and slash, definitely. It is so fun! I can't pull away from it, thinking about trying to get as far as I can without dying. Which is a pretty common occurance. Maybe if I were Darth Maul, I'd stand a better chance.

It's hard to choose what character to use. They all look wonderful and each have their strengths and weaknesses. Some have speed, some have strength, some are good all around. You can notice this best when attempting to use Sun Shang Xiang who is very quick. But it took me forever to take down 6 bad guys. On the other hand, a musclehead like Dian Wei will take 100 baddies in less than 5 minutes!

As far as I can tell, this is not an easy game to beat. It is easy to learn. There are four attack features, though you heavily rely the fastest attack and the special attack. But there is the very special attack that you have to build up. I tend to use the extra special attack when fighting characters with an actual rank and name. Sergeants and Captains don't count, we're talking fighting other generals or when you are surrounded by multiple baddies.

That brings up another point. You get horded in this game. It's not uncommon to get surrounded by 30-some baddies. Is it possible to beat 'em. Oh yes it is, 'specially if the rest of the army comes to help out. Which is rather goofy because most of the other generals like to hang out and let you clear the area.

The graphics are wonderful. Control is pretty good, though I can't tell if my aim is poor when trying to hit or the game is set up that you have to be a little more exact than just hacking and slashing. Music is... It's not what you would expect for an ancient Chinese game. It's not quite heavy metal, but it's like hard rockin' tunes to get you pumped up. It's the stuff you hear in Sega's Daytona.

There are some other goofy things that some people will criticize. It has been said that PS2 still has 'pop up'. As in, you can't see the end of the area you are in. 'Misting' is a form that the companies use to hide the fact that the machine can't handle the graphics of showing ALL the land. (Turok for the N64 did this and it was pretty cool. Very eerie...) The places I noticed it the most, the mist was a part of the story. Also, there tends to be pop in of baddies too. You can be fighting and knock away 15 baddies, then walk two feet and find another 15 or 20 appearing to take you down. It's kind of annoying because you are really hoping to break out into the open. This isn't a big enough negative NOT to like the game nor is it a reason not to buy.

The two elements that I find most frustrating are that healing potions and saves don't come often. When they do, they are grouped so close together that you don't need them. I wish there was a different save option because the campaigns give you 100 minutes to beat it. (I've gotten the Yellow Turban Rebellion under 45 minutes...) Healing potions are the same way, they fly off the baddies five in a row... When you don't need them. By the time you do, you are so far into the game, you can't turn around and look for the crates or pots that MIGHT have them. It would be nice to stockpile the healers or at least find the general to heal you.

This is an awesome game. Of the few games that I do have for the PS2, I am impressed with all of them. Even Fantavision that everyone loves to hate.

GREAT GAME

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

There are 28 playable characters, not 12. And there are 8 levels not 5. If you played the game through you would notice that you can unlock characters, and using a different character, you can unlock 3 more levels. Another tip: For about 6 months when i did a musuo attack I only tapped the cirlcle button. If you hold it down you'll be in for a "BIG" surprise.

If Only the Real World Was Like This..

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When I first saw Dynasty Warriors 2, I thought it was the coolest game I had ever seen. I'd heard of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms series, but never actually played any of the games. But once I played DW2, I was totally hooked! The graphics are excellent and the gameplay is fun. I found myself insulting enemy soldiers and talking trash to Lu Bu once I schooled him. I'm even actually starting to study things about the Han and Three Kingdoms dynasties!! I only found two minor problems to the game. First of all, why is it that when I knock Cao Cao (or other big generals) down, he gets up and fully recovers his life? But that's not a big deal, cause I can just pound on him some more! Secondly, and this is just a thing I have with all great games where you choose a character: why can't I make my own general? All in all, Dynasty Warriors 2 is one of the few reasons I would have bothered coughing up the dough for a PS2 (I'm waiting for them to get wayyy cheap). If you've never played it, please do.... China needs you.

This game IS PHAT

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When i first picked up the game, i was thinking, "This better not be a waste of money, like so many lost ideas, Donkey Kong..." When i loaded up the game, i saw the introduction, which made my hair stand on end, powerful warriors dukeing it out on the ground of china. What i most enjoy of this game is the way that Koei came across fighting. Unlike Kessen, there is no pansy seeing from above, and commanding, you fight down with your troops. The characters from the three dynastys all hold thier own specialized skills wich adds to the game. Also the Musou attack reminds of something from the Matrix. The graphics in this game are superb, with a constant frame rate, the game kept playing.The scenery is absolutely wonderful, the music though, is...different. Heavy metal, doesnt really mix in with China, but for a game of this magnitude it worked fine. I have to say one more thing though, if you wish to buy this game, be ready to become a button masher. Oh yeah be ready for the cream, there can be some blisters. I warn for those looking for a strategy game, you will be disappointed. This is more like a Tekken with thousands of soldiers on one field. Oh yeah, this baby is a BLOOD FEST. Go ahead by the game, i RECOMMEND it.

A correction of another review

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: February 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is a response to a review below which stated incorrect information. This game has more than 5 maps actually, but for each character you use you will only see 5 maps, giving the illusion that there are only 5 in the whole game. Because characters are from the three different kingdoms, the storyline they follow are different. For example, using Zhang Fei you'll get Chang Ban for third stage, while using Dien Wei you'll get Guan Du as third stage (and you can't play Guan Du using Zhang Fei). So, it's more than just 5 stages -- and you have to use different characters to play those stages.

It's not as boring as some people think. You just have to actually spend a bit of time exploring and enjoying the game, and it becomes a lot more complex than it seems. Beating each level is almost like solving a puzzle -- some methods just don't work, but there are always more than one way to break a level. It's a very fun game. Although I can see how it can get old for some people (meaning it is not a game for everyone out there) I think it's the best game of this sort of genre to-date.

schweetness!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: April 04, 2001
Author: Amazon User

sweetest ps2 game ever! the graphics are awesome, the storyline is great, and the fact that each character has its own story is cool too! (Zhou Yu is the schweetest character in the game!)

Don't believe the negative reviews of this game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User

...I admit, at first I wasn't very excited to try this game. But after just a little playing time, I was hooked. It is so much more involved then one would think. It only takes a short time to learn how to play, and the gameplay is awesome. If you've ever wondered what it's like to have various...warriors and massive armies at your disposal against legions of bad guys then this is it. You get to rush into a crowd of enemy soldiers and single handedly beat the snot out of all of them. Once you get your warrior powered up a bit, you can take on 25 baddies by yourself easily and come out in good shape. BEWARE! This game is EXTREMELY addictive. You could let a few hours slip by without even realizing it. There IS strategy to this game as well.(Not just repetitive action) Since there are so many different warriors to choose from, with each one fighting different battles, it would take a very long time to "finish" the game. This ensures that you won't get bored with it. So go, rent it, play it, and you too will be hooked.

Another Koei Classic

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: December 28, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I'm loving this game so far. It's great. It's not just a "button-masher" as many people are calling it, it's a great mix of action, strategy, and ... that's it. Normally, I don't really like either of these genres, but this game brings them together in a way that's, can I say it? Totally radical, dude.

Back on the SNES, I loved "Romance of the Three Kingdoms." Set in ancient China, it followed three different lords, all who were trying to take over the entire country. "Dynasty Warriors 2" takes these same three kingdoms, with the same storyline, and puts you right in the action. This made it all the much better. The only thing I didn't like was that the Sun kingdom was, in my opinion, the worst. I was always them in Romance. Oh well.

As gameplay goes, the action is awesome, and, while you think it'll get repetitive, it doesn't. After defeating upwards of 800 people on the first level (on your first try!) you'll be hooked. All this to an excellent soundtrack, complete with heavy metal guitars.

This is another amazing Koei game. I've always been a fan, and this game shows how good their games can be, and how much variety (from the Romance games) this company can truely put into their games. Rock on, Koei. Keep churning out these instant classics. (And we're still waiting for Uncharted Waters 3!)

A game you can come back and play again

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 27, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is no boring game! Its has action, strategy and full of amazing characters. The game is not short like most PS2 games and have many charactes to choose from. This game is worth buying.

Absolutely fabulous

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 13, 2000
Author: Amazon User

This will be an extremely short review. This game is FANTASTIC the combination of action and strategy are AMAZING. There is a bit of slow down but it doesn't affect overall play. I just wish that there were more than 5 levels. Maybe next time.

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