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Dynasty Warriors 4

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Dynasty Warriors 4
Developer(s): Omega Force
Publisher(s): Koei
Release date:
Playstion 2 Version
Japan February 27, 2003
United States/Canada March 25, 2003
Europe/Australia June 27, 2003

XBox Version

Japan September 4, 2003
United States/Canada September 30, 2003
Europe/Australia November 14, 2003

PC Version (Hyper)

Japan April 1, 2005
United States/Canada/Europe/Australia December 9, 2005
Genre: Hack and Slash
Game modes: Single Player, Multiplayer
Ratings: ESRB: TeenTeen
Platform(s): Playstation 2, XBox, PC

Dynasty Warriors 4 is the fourth entry in the Dynasty Warriors series and the fifth title made.

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[edit] Gameplay

This title keeps most of the concepts from the previous title but adds its own set of additions to the mix.

  • Aerial charge attacks are available. C1s (Image:Tri.png) are unique to each character and C3s (Image:Square.png,Image:Square.png,Image:Tri.png) are now multi-hitting combos that can be followed by several taps from the Image:Tri.png button.
  • Power guards (press Image:Square.png while blocking) are replaced by counterattacks (press Image:Tri.png while blocking). Performing this action can allow a character to dodge an enemy's attack and momentarily stun them.
  • Characters can announce their names on the field by pressing R3. This surrounds them with an aura and stuns opponents who are close.
  • Weapons can now be leveled up though it's own leveling system. As the player defeats enemies, they will gradually gain more Weapon Points (WP). Similar to the stat boosts dropped by officers, players will additionally gain more points for their weapons if they defeat enemies with longer combos. This new system limits the players to one weapon yet it lets their weapons evolve over time to gain better stats. The maximum weapon level, level 10, needs special requirements to unlock.
  • When meeting an enemy officer, there may be a chance that they will be additionally challenged to duel during the officer's introduction sequence. In the upper right hand corner, there will be a small gray gauge that allots a certain amount of time for the player's response. Choosing to accept transports both generals into a private arena that is separated from the main events on the field.
  • Mounts no longer require ranks to ride them and allows players to pick up items while they're on the saddle. It's possible to dismount while the steed is running and they no longer run over allies.
  • Each character has six alternate outfits in this title.
  • Orbs can now be equipped individually onto characters.

[edit] Modes

[edit] Musou Mode

In this game, the Musou Modes are made for each kingdom and not for individual characters. Each version has its own various stages or "Acts".

The following characters can be unlocked in Musou Mode.

Zhao Yun, Zhuge Liang, Pang Tong
Complete Shu Act 2
Huang Zhong and Wei Yan
Complete Shu Act 3
Yue Ying
Complete Shu Act 4
Ma Chao
Defeat him during the Campaign for Cheng Du in Shu Act 4
Jiang Wei
Fail to trigger the first fire attack during the Battle of Chi Bi to unlock the Tian Shui Tales after Shu Act 5. During this time, defeat all generals outside the castle. When Jiang Wei comes out, defeat his accompanying generals, then lure him to Zhuge Liang.
Xu Huang and Dian Wei
Complete Wei Act 1
Xu Zhu
Complete Wei Act 2
Cao Ren and Zhen Ji
Complete Wei Act 3
Zhang Liao
Defeat him at the Battle of Xia Pi during Wei Act 3
Zhang He
Clear 11 stages during Wei's Musou Mode
Sima Yi
Complete Wei Act 4
Lu Meng
Complete Wu Act 1


Sun Ce and Zhou Yu
Complete Wu Act 2
Sun Quan and Zhou Tai
Complete Wu Act 3
Taishi Ci
Defeat him during the Assualt on Wu Territory in Wu Act 3. Wait for him to reappear as an ally before completing the stage.
Lu Xun and Gan Ning
Complete Wu Act 4
Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao
On the second playthrough for Wu's story, select the Yellow Turban Fortress before doing the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Act 1. This unlocks the Wu Tale's stage, The Two Qiaos. During this stage, rescue the sisters and make sure they both escape safely.
Lu Bu
Clear Musou Mode with any other kingdom
Diao Chan
Clear Act 1 in Lu Bu's Musou Mode
Dong Zhuo
Clear Lu Bu's Musou Mode
Yuan Shao
Clear Wei's Musou Mode
Zhang Jiao
Clear Musou Mode with every other kingdom
Meng Huo
Personally defeat him seven times -with at least one duel- during the Nanman Campaign.
Zhu Rong
Personally defeat her in a duel during the Nanman Campaign.

[edit] Free Mode

Same as most of the other titles.

[edit] Edit Characters

Allows players to make their custom officers or bodyguard unit.

[edit] Data Base

Same as the previous title but includes a short summary of the Three Kingdoms timeline.

[edit] Characters

* Characters with the asterisk after their name are starting characters.

[edit] Wei

[edit] Shu

[edit] Wu

[edit] Other

[edit] Expansions

[edit] Spin-Offs

[edit] Related Media

Koei released two drama CDs based on events from this title.

[edit] Image Song

  • Cross Colors
Performed by Yuki Koyanagi

[edit] Allusions

  • Characters outfits from this game later appear as alternate third costumes in Warriors Orochi 2.
  • The default names for the bodyguard units refer to several Koei titles such as Gitaroo-Man, Kessen II, and Nobunaga's Ambition. Sanzo, Shiga and Ieyasu are also referenced. A group using the first names of the English voice actors was also created.

[edit] Gallery

European package art

Japanese package art

Hyper package art

[edit] External Links

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