Samurai Warriors: State of War PSP
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Mar 7, 2006
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Metascore
64 out of 100

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6.5 out of 10

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  • Summary: (Also known as "Geki Sengoku Musou" in Japan) Samurai Warriors: State of War is set in civil war Japan, when great commanders such as Nobunaga Oda, Shingen Takeda, and Kenshin Uesugi struggled for control of the country. Arm yourself with classic Japanese weaponry such as katanas and shuriken, and launch into the chaos of 16th century Japan. The action is relentless, and ranges from massive open-field warfare to sieges of trap-laden castles. With a variety of unique characters, moves, and environments, Samurai Warriors: State of War will give you an unrivalled taste of Japan's most volatile era. Many prominent figures from Japanese history make their appearance in Samurai Warriors: State of War, including the legendary soldier Yukimura Sanada, the revolutionary Nobunaga Oda, and the enigmatic ninja Hattori Hanzo. Each character has signature weapons and skills, as well as their unique role to play in this dramatic epic. State of War's "Battlefield Area System" divides the battlefield into smaller, strategic sections, making the game perfect for quick, portable play. In addition, there are many long-term elements that will keep you coming back for more, such as the raising of character and equipment stats. [KOEI]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. Gaming Age
    91
    The redeeming fact is that the game is always there to be had at a moment's notice while on the go. There's so much content that there's always some new officer to unlock or new ability to acquire even if the basic gameplay remains the same throughout.
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    80
    An excellent action-strategy fix for the "Dynasty" and "Samurai Warriors" fan. [Apr 2006, p.94]
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  3. GamesRadar
    70
    State of War doesn't offer much variety in terms of gameplay, but it does offer up a fun hack-and-slash game that can be picked up and played for a few minutes or a few hours.
  4. G4 TV
    40
    The other issue introduced into the game thanks to the PSP hardware is a downright horrible camera.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. JohnY.
    10
    love the game want to be like that myself and love the muli player co op and love kickin my friends booty.
  2. JordanL.
    10
    I totally love any game like this and this opne is no exception! Great to watch and even greater to play.
  3. NickB.
    5
    I had a blast with this game fro about an hour and a half, put it away, and then the next time I played I suddenly realized that it didn';t really vary in play or style. New to the whole Samurai/Warriors/Dynasty Warrirors thing, but it is unfortunate that the game is really about mindless combat and an endless stream of dumb enemies who stan around waiting to be knocked over like ten pins. And that's it....this game is a good one shot rental, I say.… Expand

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