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Samurai Warriors 4:
While the "Hyrule Warriors" also has appeared in 2014 thanks to Nintendo managed within a few weeks to Europe, were opened "Samurai Warriors 4" heavy and took four months to get into non-Japanese living room. Missing German screen text and neglect of the PS3 version is more problematic points, suffered the fans of Warriors games. True enough, "Samurai Warriors" will find its place in the niche market, but it does not have to hide.

>> Button Smashing and level-ups.
The origin of especially in their home country Japan very popular Warriors games is "Dynasty Warriors", which was published in 1997 and focused on the Chinese history of the Three Kingdoms period. There are now eight titles in the series, many of which have multiple versions. The peculiarity of this is the impressive roster of Hack'n'Slays opponents. Man slaughters with a character of their choice through hordes of baddies and destroyed with ease hundred or more enemies simultaneously by beautifully set special attacks conjures up their sleeve in scene. With "Samurai Warriors 4" on the other hand a new look at the Japanese past is thrown. Does not change the typical concept of the series. As usual, lined up to attacks to combos by pressing the buttons on the controller in either order. Every now and then is given to special attacks or tactical maneuvers can speak for themselves. Unlike the simple infantry bosses need to be more precise and not quite as headless processed to carry off the victory. During the missions, however, not only hordes of enemies must be flattened, but also certain jobs are met. For example, an ally or an enemy camp saved will be taken.

>> The series is growing up.
There are some changes, but none of them is really shocking. Nevertheless would "Samurai Warriors 4" after the release of the last "Warriors Orochi" title and the success of "Hyrule Warriors" or "Samurai Warriors" possibly an additional diversion for those players who appreciate Japan only because of the Sushi. Even for connoisseurs of one or another title like "4 Samurai Warriors" new and fresh look. Two characters are selected prior missions, between which you can switch at any time. That sounds suspiciously like co-op mode, and in fact one can also draw for two in the battles. Even the online co-op is available for all modes. Who likes to play alone, will dismiss this fact with a shrug, but also for loners there are some interesting features. For example, you can create your own character and customize him his ideas accordingly. Also worth noting is the Chronicle Mode, where you can influence the story told by meeting various decisions. In addition to well-known characters such as Nobunaga, Shingen, Kenshin, Ranmaru and Oichi have managed twelve new personalities into play, among them about the concubine Koshosho and Yukimuras older brother Nobuyuki, who has at least managed to the artwork of the packaging. In total there are 55 playable characters, and each of them has its own way of fighting are actually just about all characters not purely fictional characters, but caricatures real Japanese celebrities.

>> Four or five downer.
Although "Samurai Warriors 4" was originally developed for the "PlayStation 3", one must keep in this country no PS3 disk in his hands, but must download the game. A physical version of the game exists only for "PlayStation 4". Encouraging though is that it has the "Special Anime Pack" made to us. At least the DLC costumes can be downloaded from the European players a fee. Fans of the series and Japan lovers thus come at least somewhat on your enjoyment. Really big changes, there is not also, but due to the popularity of the series in the land of the rising sun, this was only to be expected.

>> Information for guardians
The game "Samurai Warriors 4" for the Sony console "PlayStation 4" is released by USK ab 12 years and PEGI 16+. In the game, violence is shown, which presents itself mainly by bats of various weapons and fighting with stuffed scenes. On the representation of blood and killing exaggerated but almost entirely dispensed with, leaving work one or the other shooter video game more brutal than this inspired by historical battles. The text in the game is available in Europe entirely in English.

>> Conclusion
One can not blame the developers, that the European market is so badly treated, but in the end comes up with "Samurai Warriors 4" a good match for German-speaking households; even if you have to make do with English text and a non-physical PS3 version. Technically the game is quite pretty, but generally great veteran modes are offered. The fans enjoy it anyway, and perhaps this fourth installment of the series an entry for one or another novice.

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