Warriors Orochi 4 Best Characters

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Whilst not perfect examples of the genre, there’s a reason why crossovers like Hyrule Warriors work better the Warriors Orochi 4, because their roster at 34 is just a fifth of the characters to. WARRIORS OROCHI 4 stars heroes from the DYNASTY WARRIORS and SAMURAI WARRIORS series. 170 playable characters, new magic elements and an all new story enhanc.

Warriors Orochi 4 is the 3rd true entry in the Warriors Orochi series. For those of you who may be unaware, the Warriors Orochi games are nothing but pure, 100% concentrated Warriors fanservice. It’s essentially a massive crossover series bringing characters from both of Omega Force’s flagships games: Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors together in one brand new and glorious universe. The games are best known for their original stories, large casts, and humongous wealth of content – and Warriors Orochi 4 does not disappoint. Read on to find out why.

Editor’s Note: This is a video review coupled with a written review transcript. You can watch or read the review – they’re both the same content.

Warriors Orochi 4
Publisher: Koei Tecmo
Developer: Omega Force
Platform: Windows PC, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed), Xbox One, and Switch
Release Date: October 16th, 2018
Players: 1-2 Players
Price: $59.99

Warriors Orochi 4 contains all the characters from Dynasty Warriors 8 Empires and Samurai Warriors 4-II, which alone is 139 playable characters, but also brings in all original characters from the previous Orochi games as well, bringing roster size to a whopping 170 playable characters.

Each character plays just as they did in the entries that they are pulled from. For example, Samurai Warriors characters like Yukimura Sanada will play exactly how they did in Samurai Warriors 4, and Dynasty Warriors characters like Sun Jian will play exactly as he did in Dynasty Warriors 8.

Thankfully, this means that the player gets to experience the impressive roster without having to deal with the clone character problem, an issue that has plagued the franchise in the past.

Orochi

All Dynasty Warriors character use their Xtreme Legends weapons and don’t rely on clone movesets. While this is 100% a huge positive, I will admit that I feel incomplete when I see my boy, Ding Feng not using his gloves, but the Ring Blade is cool too.

The one thing that is missing are crossover characters, in Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate, we saw a handful of characters from other franchises in the world. From Dead or Alive’s Kasumi and Ayane to Soulcalibur’s Sophie, there was something fun about discovering just who Omega Force put in the game, but that does not take away from the fact that this is the most extensive roster to date.

The story of Warriors Orochi 4 is as silly and over the top as fanfiction, but that is what makes the games feel so special, nowhere else would you be able to see what Sun Jian and Shingen Takeda would do if they were friends, it’s that kind of silliness that brings me an extreme sense of joy.

The story is that after the events of Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate, all the heroes who fought to defeat Orochi and the massive Hydra, were sent back to their respective worlds and time periods with their memories wiped. However, none of our heroes could have possibly known that watching from afar were none other that the Gods of Olympus themselves, led by the main man himself, Zeus.

Now, for those of you who know your Gods, you’ll know that Zeus is quite fond of meddling in the affairs of mortals and this time is no different. He creates a new world, a new dimension, once again pulling the heroes from their time periods and throwing them into his new world to watch them as they fight for control and power.

To aid him in this task, he creates several bracelets, each having the ability to grant its user the capabilities of a demi-God. Zeus’ son, Perseus, sees that his father’s plan will bring suffering to humanity and decides to steal several of the bracelets and flee to the newly created world, losing the bracelets in the process.

The rest of the game revolves around searching for the bracelets, some of which have fallen into the hands of incredibly dangerous foes, as well as searching for clues on just what this mysterious world is, and how to get home.

The story plays out in chapters, each with their own substory to complete. For example, the second chapter of the game revolves around several of the heroes banding together under the combined banners of Liu Bei and Uesugi Kenshin and taking on the mighty army of the Demon King, Oda Nobunaga.

As you progress through the chapters and finish these subplots, the major plot also progresses alongside them. As you complete stages, you will bring more heroes to your cause and unlock them as playable characters.

While it may be unfortunate that some players may not unlock their favorite characters until they are several hours into the game, I for one enjoy this system because it forced me to play characters that I never really took the time to learn to play – like Deng Ai, who ended up becoming one of my favorite characters in all of the musou’s I’ve played.

However, where Warriors Orochi 4 shines is the gameplay. This is the best that a musou game has ever felt. The gameplay is crisp, responsive, fast, and flashy, just like it should be. While both the Dynasty and Samurai Warriors have been slightly altered to work together in the same game, they do not feel gimped or gutted in their playstyles.

Dynasty Warriors characters no longer have their second musou attacks, but got to keep their aerial musou’s as unique moves only to them. On the flip side, Samurai Warriors characters no longer have their special attacks, but they got to keep their hyper attack moves. While both groups did lose abilities, the new system introduced in Warriors Orochi 4 more than makes up for it.

That new system is magic. When the heroes appeared in the new world, they found unique magical weapons, each infused with the powers and abilities of several deities. These can be split into several categories, with each character sharing certain magical attacks.

By pressing a button, the player gains the ability to cast four magical attacks. Their normal and charge/Hyper attack buttons are shared among characters who wield the same artifact, but their musou attacks are unique to them. So, in a sense, every character now has two musou attacks, just like they did in Dynasty Warriors 8 XL.

These magical attacks are incredibly flashy, devastating, and above all else, satisfying. Whether it’s Shingen Takeda spawning a Wrestling rope to bounce off of and clothesline 200 enemies into space, or it’s Deng Ai creating a magic energy beam, every unique magic attack is beautiful to look at and incredible to master.

Just like before, the player selects three heroes to play as during a mission and can swap between them whenever they want with the press of a button. This allows the player to create long and damaging combos by swapping between characters mid-combo. Along with the three playable heroes, you also select four heroes to be in the “Support” slot.

These characters give you certain trait buffs and are used during the massive “Unity Magic Attack” in which all seven characters jump on the screen to lend you their energy so you can slap a huge golden orb of death into the ground, killing everything in sight, like something right out of Dragon Ball Z.

As far as performance is concerned, while playing on a PlayStation 4 Pro, I only ever saw slight hiccups when I used the Unity Magic attack to blow up 200-300 enemies at once, other than that, this is up there with Samurai Warriors 4 for how smooth the FPS is. I am not exaggerating when I say that this is the most fun I’ve had with a musou game.

Warriors orochi 4 unlocks

Warriors Orochi 4 Unlocks

The ability to grow bonds between characters still exists of course. Certain characters are friends within the Warriors Orochi 4 universe, and by playing with these two characters either in your active or support slots, you will grow their bond and unlock events between the character.

This gives the player an extra motivation to swap characters as they play. This was actually a difficult pill for me to swallow because I ended up having three of my favorite Musou characters unlocked within the first couple of missions, but nevertheless, I still enjoy swapping out my party every few missions to ensure that these bonds are developed.

Outside of combat is where my only few issues with the game lie. You no longer have a camp to walk around in between battles; instead, it’s just a menu. From this menu, you can do everything from leveling your characters, weapons, camp, traits, etc. While it is a tiny nitpick, there was something pleasant about wandering around the camp in Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate to talk to all my allies.

The other change that I do not like compared to Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate is the new fusion system. Instead of having two weapons that you can fuse together to gain the traits of the weapon that is fused with your main weapon, you instead dismantle weapons to gain a certain amount of point currency for that trait. You then spend those points on adding those traits to your weapon. This does not make or break the game at all, but it’s not as simple of a system as the previous one and has taken some time for me to get used to.

In conclusion, do I like Warriors Orochi 4? Of course I do, while I have tiny nitpicks about the lack of camp or the weapon fusing, the actual gameplay, story, and amount of content more than makes up for it. As an added bonus I can finally use my Queen Team of Waifu Warriors to kick some butt and look good while doing it.

Do I recommend Warriors Orochi 4? If you are a fan of Musou games, beat em ups or hack-n-slash games, I absolutely recommend picking this game up as soon as possible. I have already poured dozens of hours into it, and I know that I am going to be pouring hundreds more as the days go on.

Warriors Orochi 4 was reviewed on PlayStation 4 using a review copy provided by Koei Tecmo. You can find additional information about Niche Gamer’s review/ethics policy here.


The Good

  • Fast and crisp gameplay mechanics
  • Tons of content
  • Large number of stages
  • Fun and lighthearted story

The Bad

  • No more camp to relax and walk around in between missions
  • The fusion system isn’t as straightforward as before

Warriors Orochi 4 Cheats For PlayStation 4

  1. Unlock Chaotic Difficulty

    Complete the final Story Mode battle in Chapter 5, Destined to be Destroyed, to unlock Chaotic difficulty.

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  2. Trophies

    Complete each requirement to unlock the specified trophy.

    Trophy
    Finished Chapter 3.A New Foe
    Performed a Rage Attack (excluding Mock Battles).A Touch of Divinity
    Increased the Compatibility of a single weapon to its maximum value.A Warrior's Best Friend
    Viewed one of the special friendship conversations.Bonds between Heroes
    Completed all of the battles in the main and side stories on Chaotic difficulty.Chaotic Good
    Defeated an officer after completing a 2,000 hit combo (excluding Mock Battles).Combo Deity
    Defeated an officer after completing a 1,000 hit combo (excluding Mock Battles).Combo Master
    Completed all of the battle objectives in the main and side stories.Completionist
    Obtained an S rating in 30 or more battles.Consistent Performer
    Unlocked all of the Camp Rewards.Development Magnate
    Performed 3 or more Rage Attacks in a single battle (excluding Mock Battles).Divine Intervention
    Received a reward during Training.Hard Work Pays Off
    Defeated an officer after landing normal and charge regular and magic attacks (excl. Mock Battles).Hit for the Cycle
    Unlocked all of the Skills for a single character.Jack of All Skills
    Unlocked a Skill for a single character.Little by Little
    Performed 2 or more Unity Magic attacks within 2 minutes (excluding Mock Battles).Magic in Abundance
    Defeated 5 or more officers with a single Unique Magic attack.Magical Destruction
    Nullified an enemy's magic attack (excluding Mock Battles).Magical Rivalry
    Unlocked one of the Camp Rewards.New Beginnings
    Increased the Level of a single character to its maximum value.On the Level
    Completed the Story Mode.Otherworldly Conqueror
    Obtained an S rating in all of the battles in the main and side stories.Perfectionist
    Finished Chapter 1.Prologue
    Defeated 5 or more officers with a single Musou Attack.Resolute Destruction
    Completed a Pandemonium battle.Slayer of Chaos
    Collected a total of 10 or more Crystals.Soldier of Fortune
    Completed a battle within 4 minutes of starting it.Speed Runner
    Fused a weapon.Steel Fusion
    Completed all of the side stories.Strange Tales
    Defeated 5 or more officers with a single Rage Attack.Strategic Destruction
    Completed a battle.The Beginning
    Completed 50 or more battle objectives.The Challengers
    Finished Chapter 2.The Chaos Deepens
    Obtained 10,000 or more EXP in a single battle.The Value of Experience
    Increased the Bond with a single character to its maximum value.Thick as Thieves
    Finished Chapter 4.Three-way Struggle
    Obtained an S rating in a single battle.Top Performer
    Performed a Unity Magic attack (excluding Mock Battles).Tripartite Forces
    Obtained all of the trophies in the game.True Warrior
    Defeated 2,000 or more enemies in a single battle (excluding Mock Battles).Unrivaled Warrior
    Collected a total of 100,000 or more Gems.Untold Wealth
    Completed a battle without taking any damage.Untouchable
    Defeated 3 or more officers within 2 minutes of starting a battle (excluding Mock Battles).Vanguard
    Completed 100 or more battle objectives.Veteran Warrior

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  3. Unlock Characters

    Most characters are unlocked by completing various battles in Story or Side chapters. A few characters are unlocked only after completing Story Mode.

    Unlockable
    Complete the battle 'Opposing the Gods' in Chapter 5Ares
    Complete the battle 'Ares, God of War' in Chapter 5Athena
    Complete the battle 'The Young Dragon Obeys the Goddess' in Chapter 2Bao Sanniang
    Complete the battle 'Showdown with Zeus' in Chapter 4Cao Pi, Zhenji
    Complete the battle 'The Lion of Sagami' in Chapter 2Cao Ren, Yue Jin, Kotarō Fūma, Ujiyasu Hōjō
    Complete the battle 'Orochi, King of Serpents' in Chapter 5Da Ji, Kiyomori Taira, Yoshitsune Minamoto, Sun Wukong, Himiko, Benkei, Dodomeki, Gyūki
    Complete the battle 'The Mystic Master of Horrors' in Chapter 3Dian Wei, Zhou Tai, Zuo Ci, Motochika Chōsokabe
    Complete the battle 'A Journey of Immaculate Flowers' in Side StoryDiaochan, Dong Zhuo
    Complete the battle 'Defense of the Mystic Realm' in Chapter 5Fu Xi
    Complete the battle 'Reclaiming the Bracelet' in Side StoryGinchiyo Tachibana, Muneshige Tachibana, Hisahide Matsunaga
    Complete the battle 'An Innocent Candidate for Queen' in Chapter 3Goemon Ishikawa, Okuni
    Complete the battle 'The One-Eyed Dragon and the Genius' in Chapter 2Guan Yu, Zhuge Liang, Yueying, Sima Yi, Deng Ai, Zhang Chunhua, Masamune Date, Kojūrō Katakura
    Complete the battle 'Securing Heroes' in Side StoryGuo Jia, Yoshihiro Shimazu
    Complete the battle 'Brutal Enemies' in Chapter 2Hanzō Hattori, Ina, Ieyasu Tokugawa
    Complete the battle 'Entrusted with a Plan' in Chapter 4Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Mitsunari Ishida, Nene, Kiyomasa Katō, Masanori Fukushima
    Complete the battle 'The One Who Wields the Bracelet' in Chapter 4Huang Zhong, Wei Yan, Jiang Wei
    Complete Story Mode, then play any Pandemonium battle and defeat Hundun during the battle.Hundun
    Complete the battle 'Hope Amidst the Flames' in Chapter 5Jia Chong, Munenori Yagyū, Zeus
    Complete the battle 'The Rescue of Takeda' in Chapter 2Jia Xu, Yukimura Sanada, Kunoichi, Shingen Takeda, Nobuyuki Sanada
    Complete the battle 'Femme Fatale' in Side StoryKoshōshō
    Complete Story Mode, then purchase her in Camp Upgrade for 50000 gems and 6 crystalsKyūbi
    Complete the battle 'Zeus, King of Olympus' in Chapter 4Li Dian, Yu Jin
    Complete the battle 'Malevolent Star' in Chapter 1Liu Bei, Ma Chao, Guan Yinping, Fa Zheng, Kenshin Uesugi, Kanetsugu Naoe
    Complete the battle 'The Rescue of Liu Shan' in Chapter 3Liu Shan, Xingcai
    Complete the battle 'In Search of a Fallen God' in Chapter 5Lu Bu, Chen Gong, Lu Lingqi
    Complete the battle 'The Defense of Honnōji' in Chapter 3Lu Meng, Huang Gai, Han Dang
    Complete the battle 'The New Sages' in Chapter 3Lu Su, Pang Tong, Hanbei Takenaka
    Complete the battle 'Unfamiliar Enemies' in Chapter 1Lu Xun, Sun Quan, Ding Feng, Lianshi, Zhu Ran
    Complete the battle 'Battle to be the First Spear' in Side StoryMa Dai
    Complete the battle 'The King of Nanzhong and Family' in Side StoryMeng Huo, Zhurong, Keiji Maeda
    Complete the battle 'A Million Hearts as One' in Side StoryMotonari Mōri, Takakage Kobayakawa
    Complete the battle 'The Swordsman and the Assassin' in Side StoryMusashi Miyamoto, Kojirō Sasaki
    Complete the battle 'Hero Rescue' in Chapter 4Oichi, Nagamasa Azai, Sakon Shima, Takatora Tōdō
    Complete Story Mode, then purchase him in Camp Upgrade for 30000 gems and 6 crystalsOrochi
    Complete Story Mode, then purchase him in Camp Upgrade for 50000 gems and 6 crystalsOrochi X
    Complete the battle 'To Challenge Gods' in Chapter 4Pang De, Wang Yi
    Complete the battle 'The Rescue of Perseus' in Chapter 4Sanzang
    Complete the battle 'The King of Darkness Yearns for Power' in Chapter 5Seimei Abe
    Complete the battle 'Destined to be Destroyed' in Chapter 5Shuten Dōji, Odin, Loki
    Complete the battle 'Protecting the Bracelet' in Chapter 2Sima Shi, Sima Zhao, Wang Yuanji
    Complete the battle 'The Gods of Olympus' in Chapter 3Susano'o
    Complete the battle 'The Gods' Pincer Attack' in Chapter 4Taigong Wang, Shennong
    Complete Story Mode, then purchase her in Camp Upgrade for 50000 gems and 6 crystals.Tamamo
    Complete the battle 'The Tactician's True Intent' in Chapter 4Toshiie Maeda, Yoshitsugu Ōtani
    Complete the battle 'Never Say Die' in Side StoryToyohisa Shimazu
    Complete the battle 'Chaos Incarnate' in Chapter 2Xiahou Ba, Kai, Lady Hayakawa
    Complete the battle 'Azure Rule' in Chapter 4Xiahou Dun, Cao Cao, Xiahou Yuan, Xun Yu
    Complete the battle 'The Rescue of Uesugi' in Chapter 2Xu Huang, Taishi Ci, Aya, Kagekatsu Uesugi
    Complete the battle 'Battle for Provisions' in Side StoryXu Zhu
    Complete Story Mode, then purchase him in Camp Upgrade for 50000 gems and 6 crystalsYinglong
    Complete the battle 'The Collapse of the Oda's Allied Forces' in Chapter 2Yuan Shao, Magoichi Saika, Yoshimoto Imagawa, Gracia
    Complete the battle 'The Rescue of Liu Bei' in Chapter 2Zhang Fei, Guan Ping, Xu Shu
    Complete the battle 'A Promising Generation' in Chapter 4Zhang He, Cai Wenji
    Complete the battle 'He Who Heard the Voice of the Heavens' in Side StoryZhang Jiao
    Complete the battle 'The Rescue of the Mystic Maiden' in Chapter 4Zhang Liao, Gan Ning, Ling Tong, Kaguya
    Complete the battle 'The Liberation of Zhao Yun' in Chapter 3Zhao Yun, Guan Suo, Guan Xing, Zhang Bao
    Complete the battle 'A Traitorous God' in Chapter 5Zhong Hui, Kanbei Kuroda
    Complete the battle 'The Fierce Tiger of Jiangdong' in Chapter 2Zhou Yu, Sun Shangxiang, Sun Jian, Sun Ce, Xiaoqiao, Daqiao
    Complete the battle 'Showdown with the Demon King' in Chapter 2Zhuge Dan, Guo Huai, Wen Yang, Nobunaga Oda, Mitsuhide Akechi, Nō, Ranmaru Mori, Katsuie Shibata, Nuwa, Nezha (Cyborg), Nezha (Human)

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