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Nice combo of real-time strategy and hack-and-slash fun.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 25 / 28
Date: December 18, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Dynasty Warriors 2 is one of four games I currently own (including Tekken Tag, Ridge Racer V, and Madden 2001), and quite frankly, Dynasty Warriors has been the only one I've played on PS2 since I bought the game. By way of history, I'm an old gamer, and have been playing Koei games since "Nobunaga's Ambition" back on the NES, and Romance of the Three Kingdoms through its various incarnations. Koei took a SimCity approach to ancient warfare in China and Japan and the results were city micromanagement and hexagonal warfare with many of the characters currently in Dynasty Warriors 2. And they're all here...Cao Cao, Lu Bu, Zhang Fei, Lui Bei, Zhao Yun -- except this time they're full size animated characters with individualized weapons and attacks. Zhang Fei uses a snake spear, while Dian Wei uses a huge axe, and so on. The action is fast and furious, but also progresses better when a plan is executed. By looking at the map prior to game play, or pressing "start" during game play, the player sees where the enemy generals are fighting (knocking them out opens gates, and drops morale of the enemy boss). There are also smaller maps (pressing R2 switches overhead perspective) showing where the flow of the battle is going (the enemy is orange, the "good guys" blue). I have come to depend on these "onscreen" maps, as you can get lost without them. Hints that I've noticed: 1.) it's hard to do, but try to keep your bodyguards alive, otherwise you're fighting solo...try to build them up in the "free" mode so they get tougher; 2.) take out archers ASAP...they become a huge pain in the neck; 3.) try to team up on tougher generals with another good allied general on your side -- you can sometimes just swoop in after the target is banged up and finish him off with a special move; 4) break all the boxes and jars for saves, health and "mosou" (special move) power-ups. Graphics-wise the game is excellent, with little pixilation, beautiful scenery and cut-scenes. Drawbacks are the repetitious nature of free mode, the fact that levels 3 and higher are VERY hard (at least in normal mode), and the annoying ability of the tougher generals to FULLY re-heal in a second. In any event, Koei has set a great standard for other games to follow and here's hoping they move into similar PSII simulations for perhaps the American Civil War, Waterloo, WWII or other scenarios.

A Must have for Gauntlet Lovers

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 13
Date: November 10, 2000
Author: Amazon User

To fully appreciate this game, I think you kinda have to have a little understanding of Chinese History. Or if you like Romance of the Three Kingdoms, well this is it. This game is based on the 3 Kingdoms of the Wei, Wu, and Shu. According to my family, most of the names in this game are of real persons during the era. Or at least in the old books that they've read when they were growing up. (My family is Chinese) The gameplay is very reminisant of the Gauntlet series. Which I loved. Except this game has way better graphics and throws in a little strategy into it. You must pick and choose some of the routes and help your allie troop when needed, because if you are fighting your little war on the east side, and your allies are getting ruined on the west side, the enemy will easily take down your emperor and the game is over. On one of the levels, I had to ride my damn horse from one side to the next and back again for like 4 or 5 times. And the Map is HUGE. Each level will take at least 30-45 minutes to finish. The cutscenes are also gorgeous, kinda like Kessen, which is also made by Koei. The replay value depends on how much you like the game to go back and play. There are tons of characters in the game and there are 2 modes. One is the Story part and the other is Free Play. You select a character in Story and you can build up his/her attack, defense, and other stats in the Free part by getting KO's and fighting bosses. This is essential because you can't just go through these long levels with a weak character. Maybe levels 1-3 but I'm on 5 and I still can't beat it even with my guy having almost full stats. ..., but anyways, you have to build up if you're a novice player. If you loved games like Gauntlet, and love Chinese history, like me, then this is the perfect game for you.

Superb video game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 10
Date: December 04, 2000
Author: Amazon User

In order for anyone to understand this game, they sort of need to understand the history of this game. It is based on the Chinese history of Romance of Three Kingdoms and its character that lived in that period.

I decided to rent this game after I played it at CompUSA. When I played it the first time I was blown away... I even forgot my girlfriend was there in the store with me.

It's a strategy game. Some people might think all you do is walk around and fight people but it's not like that at all. There are different characters in different stages that you have to fight. They are usually the generals from different kingdoms. You have to defeat these special character to go through a gate or advance to the next level.

I beat this game in about 3 hours but only in the easy level... tried it in normal but it was too hard. Plus it was only with one of Wei's characters. Each kingdom has their own characters and this creates different battles in the game. So if you decide to use Wei's character you will fight in different battles than if you were to use characters from the two other kingdoms. Each character start from a different route in each battle. Some could be closer to the enemy and some might stay back in the headquarters. Each charater gets 5 or 6 body guards in the start of the game. These bodyguards grow stronger, more skillful, and their ranks go up couple levels after each battle just like you do. How many people you kill in each battle determine what rank you are. How many or what items you pick up help you become stronger or give you more life. There is a lot that's in this game and I'm simply not able to give you all the information.

It is a strategy game therefore you have to plan out your strategy before going into battle. For instance, in one of the battles in order for you to advance to the last general, you have to pick the fastest and most effective route. Each road is guarded with one of their characters so you have to pick the weakest character to fight to get to the boss. Which route you choose and how fast you beat the different characters determine whether you beat that specific level. Study your map before and during the game also helps. The board is huge, you have to pick the right routes everytime. If you don't beat it on time or if your emperor gets killed before you finish then you lose the game.

It's not an easy game, it takes time and some luck! You have to know when to retreat, when to shoot your arrows, or when to get on your hourse. Another words you need to be smart! Plan out every route before you attack. Pick the right character, this of course will limit you to one scenario but do it until you're good enough to use others. Different characters have different strengthes and moves. Some are more powerful, some have a wider swing so it could hit more enemies at a time, some have special moves that could kill more people, and some just suck (Never use the girl). Make sure you read the background at each battle. It helps you to understand why the battle takes place or how it started. I don't think renting it for three days is enough time for anyone to explore the game unless you spend all three days playing.

Take your time and enjoy this game. The graphics are awesome and make sure you learn to pause, rest, or ice your thumbs down during the game. Because mine still hurt right now and it's been a week already.

Dynasty Warriors 2 strikes big in the U.S.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 9 / 9
Date: January 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User

I purchased this game along with my PlayStation 2 for Christmas. I was NOT dissapointed at all! The game has excellent graphics with an excellent story line to bring the history of China back to modern day life. Choose one of the Dynasty Warriors and become a legend of China. Fight through ( 5 ) different stages destroying hundreds of troops, privates, seargents, majors, captains, generals, and other feirce warriors. I would have to say that this game is the most addictive game that I have on PS2 for now. I have Madden 2001, TimeSplitters, Smugglers Run= 2 thumbs down, and Dynasty Warriors 2= Great game. I love hopping on a horse and just slicing through a salvo of troops. I have already unlocked alot of characters. By the way, if you want to defeat Lu Bu, then just keep your block up. Press the attack button after the first block while holding down the block button too. It's Lu Bus ONLY weakness. I hope this revierw is helpful. Now go to the battlefields of china and become a legendary hero!

One of the Best PS2 Games Out There

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: January 09, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Dynasty Warriors 2 (DW2) is awesome! One of the few games that delivers hours and hours of fun and action-packed gameplay. DW2 is one of the best strategy/action games I've ever played, comparable to classics like Age of Empires. Here's how I rate it (out of 5)...

Graphics: DW2 has beautiful graphics. The great detail and overall quality of the picture allows for smooth battle scenes and cinematics. The only problem is the character pop up which after a while, gets pretty annoying. Rating: 4.5

Sound: The worst aspect to the game. For some reason, the makers of DW2 decided to make Heavy Metal the background music of a game about the unification of 3rd century china. However, the stupid music is made up for by awesome sound effects. Rating: 4.0

Gameplay: the controls are easy to learn and moves/combos are numerous. You can chose from 3 roles at any given time... an infantry man fighting with your allies or solo, an archer in first person view, or a calvary man trampling mass numbers of your enemy. Rating: 5.0

Fun: DW2 delivers hours of action-packed fun. The only thing you have to worry about is falling in for hours. Rating: 5.0

Overall: DW2 is a great game and a must have for any PS2 gamer. It has an element of realism, excitement and fun that makes it a great game. OVERALL RATING: 5.0

Excellent GAME!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: May 06, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When I first played it, I was amazed by the graphics. The graphics are very lifelike. You can even see the "ripped" muscles on the different characters.

The setting is in very early A.D. China. You have your choice of three different kingdoms.

You start out with nine characters. There are plenty more and I am working on finding them all. Some characters are just nothing but brute power, while some are very weak but extremely fast, while others are well-balanced out. Using a character like Zhang Fe or Dian Wei, you can kill up to 15 enemies at once with the Musou button. While it can take several minutes with someone who is weaker.

Your character starts out very weak, but you can power them up by fighting battles. Each stage contains several enemy Generals. For each General that you kill, you get a power-up item that increases either your Defense or Attack. Also you can go up in rank. You can go from 1st South General to a Grand General. As you rise in rank you get bodyguards who help you out on your quest. If you get the elite bodyguards, you can just sit back and watch as eight of those guys fight off the enemies for you.

I strongly recommend this game to anyone.

currently my favorite PS2 game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: October 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User

There is only one bad thing about this game. You will spend several hours playing it and the PS2 doesn't freeze up after 5 hours of continous play like the PS1 did. If you have a significant other who isn't into PS2, this game will cause some relationship problems. The graphics are stunning and the amimation is crisp and rarely slows down. When it does it is beacuse you have 50 guys on the screen fighting at the same time, so it looks like a cool slow motion battle. The story line is the usual Warring States period in China. Does Koei make anything else? Who cares, this game has a perfect blend of strategy and flat out action. The horseback fighting is a cool little bonus. Once you unlock all the generals and can play the battles either way, it really becomes fun. It would be nice if the other soldiers did more, they are usually just standing around but given the sheer size of the battles, it is amazing that they are even there. Whenever I get home to New Orleans I can usually count on at least three days of constant playing dynasty warriors 2 on my little brothers PS2. I can't wait for dynasty warriors 3. If you haven't played this game you are in for a treat. Just make sure to buy some blister cream for your thumbs.

AWESOME! ACTION!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: December 14, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Dynasty Warriors 2 is a blend of weird conflicting elements that work out well! Players take on the role of one of nine initial warriors, and can play as many as 28 in the end when every level is beaten. The gameplay involves you taking control of a Ton of ground troops that must confront a similar sized army of foot soldiers, generals, and their leaders. Your soldiers are programmed with smart AI to fight on their own, but will follow you, once you have initiated a fight, Over all this is a must have PS2 game if you love action and fighting!

dynasty warriors 2

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 7
Date: November 13, 2002
Author: Amazon User

IT IS A VERY QUALIFIED GAME BASED ON MY ESPERIENCE WITH IT.AND I HAVE BEAT IT WITH EVERY CHARACTER.

Kept me entertained.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 2
Date: August 02, 2003
Author: Amazon User

It kept me entertained for awhile but I never really got too far. I couldn't figure it out. My husband on the other has beat the game and this is one of his favorites. So based on how much he likes this I give it a 5 but I would rate it a 4. So approxiamtely 4.5 stars. There was just so many people fighting at once and I couldn't tell who my enemies were. but as i mentioned my husband knew.

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