- Publisher: Koei Tecmo Games
- Release Date: Jul 27, 2021
- Also On: PC, PlayStation 4, Switch
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Jul 28, 2021A very, very traditional musô ... but nevertheless successful. Admittedly, its cel-shadding remains an obvious make-up for a dated technique, but it also causes a reinforced Japanese atmosphere and some appreciable graphic effects; Likewise, the repetitiveness of its missions is an obvious black point but is compensated by a diversity of characters and interesting gameplay, and this despite the criticized reduction of its cast.
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Jul 27, 2021Samurai Warriors 5 is a fresh reinvention for a series that was beginning to feel familiar. A story focussed on Nobunaga’s early years takes the bold choice of ditching many series mainstays. However, the combat and overall presentation haven’t received the same level of new blood and remain as over the top and ridiculous as ever. If you’re a fan, SW5 is as fun as it’s ever been.
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Jul 26, 2021Samurai Warriors 5 won’t shock anyone who’s played one of Omega Force’s Warriors games before, but it does present a great new style and enough over-the-top action to keep you coming back.
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Jul 26, 2021Samurai Warriors 5 scratches the musou itch but doesn’t do too much to mix up the formula.
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Jul 27, 2021Even though Samurai Warriors 5 does not revolutionise the Musou genre, it nonetheless allows newcomers to smoothly start their adventure. It provides an efficient narrative that is simultaneously highlighted by gorgeous cinematics and tainted by a relatively poor staging. Thanks to their experienced background, the team from Omega Force offers us –as always– a solid gameplay with a nice and diverse selection between the 27 warriors. Slaughtering the enemy forces is quite delightful, and what better way to do so than with friends at home? Yet, the outdated technical side is still annoying. To sum up, if you weren’t already a fan of the Musou genre, Samurai Warriors 5 won’t change your mind. Otherwise, you’ll spend some quality time with it.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 14 out of 20
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Mixed: 3 out of 20
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Negative: 3 out of 20
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Jul 25, 2022Always a good Musou Game, new graphic style is really good, many more new Characters.
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Nov 19, 2021Love everything about this game! So many enimes and new modes that keep things entertaining.
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Nov 10, 2021