Samurai Warriors 2

 Xbox 360
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 30
  3. Negative: 8 out of 30
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  1. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    45
    Samurai Warriors 2 offers nothing new over any other single-button-mashing sequel. Pass. [Oct. 2006, p.110]
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  2. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    40
    A dull, repetitive slog against unresponsive A.I. across hideously detailed environments. [Issue #16, p.62]
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  3. DarkStation
    40
    Koei tries to breathe new life into its declining hack and slasher, but find no such love on the 360. Prepare for more repetitive combat, poor Live support and washed out visuals.
  5. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    39
    It’s hard for us not to come away from a session of Samurai Warriors (or frankly any Warriors game right now) without the words ‘time’, ‘of’, ‘waste’, ‘fat’ and ‘big’ crossing our minds, but there you have it. The words ‘boring’, ‘repetitive’, ‘uninspiring’ and even ‘ugly’ are not far behind.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    30
    Dull and predictable gameplay. Avoid. [Oct 2006, p.90]
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  7. VideoGamer
    30
    One of the dullest and most repetitive games I've played in recent memory. It feels more like a chore then a game, and the lack of attention to many aspects of its design pale in comparison to its greatest omission... it's simply no fun to play.
  8. X-ONE Magazine UK
    30
    A total waste of a disc and DVD case in our eyes, Samurai Warriors 2 does nothing that comparable games don't do an awful lot better. Definitely one to be avoided. [Issue 12, p.94]
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  9. Game Revolution
    16
    With twenty-six unique charaters and as many stories to play through, this is the hands-down, be-all, end-all, motherload of button pushing. The rest of us, however, understand why George Jetson hates his job. Ok, you can stop doing it now.

Awards & Rankings

88
#88 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
81
#81 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
54
#54 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. jafs741
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    really very good you never get boring while unlocking the 4th weapon's or either unlocking the three special horse's and the co-op is greatreally very good you never get boring while unlocking the 4th weapon's or either unlocking the three special horse's and the co-op is great very good to play in the weekend with a friend!… Full Review »
  2. CarsonRGB
    Oct 4, 2011
    7
    Story: 4
    Characters: 9
    Graphics: 8 Setting: 8 Multiplayer: 9 Soundtrack: 6 Audio: 5 Gameplay: 7 Re-Playability Value: 7 Fun Factor: 8 Score:    Story: 4
    Characters: 9
    Graphics: 8
    Setting: 8
    Multiplayer: 9
    Soundtrack: 6
    Audio: 5
    Gameplay: 7
    Re-Playability Value: 7
    Fun Factor: 8

    Score: 7.1/10 = B-    … Full Review »
  3. mistersachmo
    May 15, 2009
    7
    I've really enjoyed this game. While not very advanced, I find the simplicity of the controls refreshing, as I don't have to mashI've really enjoyed this game. While not very advanced, I find the simplicity of the controls refreshing, as I don't have to mash buttons trying to find different combinations for attacks. The graphics aren't stunning, but the game has enough hook to keep me coming back for more. As a bonus, my son loves to play as well!… Full Review »
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