Warriors: Legends of Troy
Warriors: Legends of Troy, released in Japan as , is a video game for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 games consoles set during the Trojan War. The game was developed by Koei Canada and is published by Tecmo Koei. While having a Warriors title, this game differs from the Dynasty Warriors series as it features a greater level of graphic violence. The game had a scheduled release date of Q4 2010 in all regions but was pushed back to Q1 2011 after Koei's announcement during Tokyo Game Show 2010. Gameplay The gameplay is heavily influenced or similar by its mother series, Dynasty Warriors. It utilizes the same combos of hack-and-slash gameplay, but with several modifications. The player controls characters from a third person perspective and is required to face large numbers of enemies. The player is able to use their shield as a weapon and also use throwing weapons such as javelins and boulders, and is able to pick up other soldiers and use them as weapons. The trademark Musou attack from the series is replaced by "Fury", which boosts the player's attacks instead of dealing a powered up special attack. The "Normal" and "Charge" attacks are also replaced by three types of attacks: Quick Attack, Focused Attack, and Stun Attack. As the player slays through enemies, they are awarded Kleos, the currency for the game. Kleos can be used to purchase rare items for use. Collecting Kleos during gameplay is also the only way for the player to restore health, as unlike Dynasty Warriors, there are no recovery items on the battlefield. Like the Fist of the North Star: Ken's Rage series, it features a much larger amount of blood and gore than some other Dynasty Warriors games. The game features various gameplay modes. The story mode is similar to the one found in Dynasty Warriors 7, as it is divided into two major stories (for the Greeks and the Trojans) that offer predetermined characters for the player to use. While the game retells the events of the Trojan War, it also dramatizes certain aspects of history. Challenge Mode offers three challenges: Arena (defeating continuous waves of enemies), Rampage (collecting as many Kleos as possible without getting hit), and Bloodlust (collecting Kleos to restore gradually-depleting health). The game supports online co-op and competitive play for up to four people. The game features eight playable characters who participate in the Trojan War, both on the side of the Greeks and the Trojans. The side of the Greeks features Achilles, Ajax, Odysseus, and Patroklos, while the side of the Trojans features Aeneas, Hektor, Paris, and Penthesilea. There are also unique NPCs that participate in the battlefield, such as Agamemnon, Hippolyte, Menelaos, and Priam, as well as those who do not, such as Andromache, Helen, Kassandra, and Poseidon. Plot Development The game's developers went on research expeditions to archaeological sites in the Aegean world. Locations in the game look like actual landscapes where Troy was believed to be. Reception Warriors: Legends