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crowd-combat video game
Samurai Warriors 5
By Omega Force, released 1 Jan 2021
- Microsoft Windows
- hack and slash
What it is
Samurai Warriors 5 is a crowd-combat action game from Omega Force, set in Japan’s warring states era. It revisits the period depicted in the first Samurai Warriors and follows the lives of Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi, spanning from the end of the Ōnin War to the Incident at Honnōji. The reworked cast includes returning officers with new designs and new characters, for a total of 27 warriors. Its combat builds on the series’ action, while the story and characters mark a fresh start for the series. The game supports single-player and multiplayer, including online co-op and shared or split-screen co-op. Shared or split-screen play is also listed as a feature. Steam features include achievements, full controller support, trading cards and custom volume controls. The Windows release is published by KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
What players like, and what they don't
- 27 warriors, including new officers
- Follows Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi
- Online co-op supported
- Full controller support
- Listed for Windows only
Who it suits
It suits players looking for action set in the warring states era, with a cast centered on Nobunaga Oda and Mitsuhide Akechi. Its online and shared-screen co-op options may appeal to players who want to play with others.
Samurai Warriors 5 combines a reworked cast and warring states story with solo and cooperative play. Its listed platform is Windows.
