Dynasty Warriors: Origins — hands-on report
The Dynasty Warriors series, known for its 1 vs. 1,000 gameplay, is set to make a grand return in 2025 with its latest entry for PS5, Dynasty Warriors: Origins. This upcoming title debuted its first hands-on exhibit at the Tokyo Game Show 2024, where I had the unique opportunity to be guided through the demo play by Mr. Tomohiko Sho, producer & head of Omega Force, Koei Tecmo Games. Here’s a full breakdown of the demo with the tips and insights I received from Mr. Sho.
As the game began, I found myself amid the Battle of Sishui Gate, standing at a war council meeting with General Yuan Shao, a key figure spearheading a coalition to overthrow Dong Zhuo. My mission was clear and the stakes were high – I was to defeat Dong Zhuo’s officers, Li Jue and Hua Xiong, who were defending the Sishui Gate.
As the council concluded, it was time to ready myself for battle. I checked the positions of various armies on the map, selected the protagonist’s armor and weapons, and chose the companion to fight alongside me.
There were three types of weapons to choose from: the General’s Sword, the Gnashing Fang, and the Crescent Blade. While Mr. Sho recommended the versatile General’s Sword for its easy handling, long-time Dynasty Warriors players and skilled action game players are encouraged to opt for either of the other two.
Next, I selected my companion from Xiahou Dun, Guan Yu, and Sun Shangxiang to fight with me on the battlefield. Interestingly, each warrior had a different starting position on the map.
As I embarked on my quest, a horde of Dong Zhuo’s army emerged, sparking a swift battle. Balancing between the Square button for normal attacks and the Triangle button for power attacks, I cleared the enemies from my path, building up my spirit gauge with each strike. Once full, I triggered the Rage mode to unleash a chain of Battle Arts moves. The control of the protagonist was intuitive and easy, making it a game that even new players to the series would quickly get the hang
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