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Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Oct 12, 2010
  • Also On: Wii
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Metascore
61 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

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  • Summary: Featuring unique playable characters, as well as supporting generals who will make it easier to command and lead armies, players will see the battle from the perspective of each military commander with the ultimate goal of re-writing history to rule all of 16th century Japan. In the dynamic new "Hero's Story" mode, the player's decisions impact history with a redesigned story mode. Based on choices made by the player, new drama unfolds as friends become enemies, enemies become friends, and a new Sengoku story unfolds. Adding a new strategic element to the game, forces can fight for control/taking over of camps and ultimately entire battlefields.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 37
  3. Negative: 5 out of 37
  1. 1UP
    Oct 20, 2010
    91
    The first improvement is that everything is smoother.
  2. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jan 15, 2011
    70
    We already knew that Sengoku Basara: Heroes Samurai was limited to a specific audience, and while not offering anything new, and to offer less than others have already offered, is a game full of dynamism and charisma.
  3. Console Monster
    Mar 31, 2011
    45
    Ultimately, despite the flair and lushness of the presentation, the game is pretty monotonous, with the same hack and slash, or in some cases run-and-gun gameplay over and over again.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. MasterChef
    10
    Well, at least this is a f***ton of a better game than Dragon Age 2. And, yes, I know they are not even remotely related to each other. It just makes my skin crawl to see that DA2 supposedly deserves a better score than this according to "critics".… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. TheAwesomer
    10
    Absolutely! Samurai heroes is so. so fun. Capcom takes the cake with this game, Over the top and just freakin intense. The character leveling system is very fun and feels rewarding. Weapons and items work well together and much needed. Cut scenes are hilarious.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. mrbakasan
    9
    If you have played Devil Kings or any of the Dynasty Warriors/Samurai Warriors series then you likely will have a pretty good idea of what you are getting yourself into with this game. What really sets this game apart is how completely over the top it is! The gameplay is fast and smooth with not so much as a blip in framerate. The selection of characters is good, but the Sengoku Basara of historical figures that you may be familiar with from the Samurai Warriors frachise will likely be quite different than you are used to. I'm a huge fan of this genre of games and Sengoku Basara is really able to add some new excitement and freshness to the genre without making it seem too different. My only real complaint about the game at all is that Uesugi Kenshin sounds really, really, really weird. That idiosyncratic complaint aside, the game is fast, fun, and completely worthy of your time if you are a fan this genre of games. If you've never played any of the Warriors games, this would be a good place to start. Its not overly difficult, but challenging enough to be fun. There are tons of unlockables and upgrades for your charcters too. I'm not typically one to complain about other reviews, but some of the critics who rated this game negatively obviously don't like this style of game. If you do like these types of games or mindless action in general, I assure you it is totally fun and worth playing.… Expand
    • 3 of 3 users said yes

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