Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends
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(Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Omega Force
Published_By:
Koei
Released On:
07 Jul 2005
Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends is an action-packed game that follows the epic story of ancient China's Three Kingdoms period. Players control legendary warriors like Lu Bu and Zhang Fei as they battle their way through treacherous landscapes, fierce enemies, and treacherous plots to claim dominance in a war-torn land.
The gameplay in Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends is fast-paced and intense, with players controlling their chosen warrior on foot or mounted on horseback as they clash with enemy forces. The game features a variety of weapons, including swords, spears, and bows, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses.
Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends was released on the Playstation 2 in November 2003, adding new modes and characters to an already beloved franchise.
UPC-A:
4988615021473 (Japan)
Part #:
SLPM-74216 (Japan)
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
STARTUP
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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disc tray
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RESET button
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USB connector
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S400 i.LINK connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
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(OPEN) button
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned on.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the open button and the disc tray will open. Place the Dynasty Warriors®4 Xtreme Legends™ disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up.
Press the open button again and the disc tray will close. Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
STARTING THE GAME
Insert the game disc correctly to load the game.
Setting Up
Insert the "Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends" disc. Insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1.
Once the game loads, the opening demo will begin. Pressing the START button during the opening, or on the title screen, will display the Menu Screen. From the Menu Screen, select your desired play mode.
A memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) with at least 150KB of free space is required to save the game. Please consult the appropriate manuals for further details on use of the memory card and the creation of free space.
Saving
Save a game in progress. When you save, you can continue where you last played.
Saving during Legend Mode
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After Completion
Once you have cleared a legend and your results have been displayed, select YES when asked if you wish to save the game. Your officer data (abilities, Weapon Level) and items you have collected will be saved. The same officer data and collected items can then also be used in the Musou Mode and Free Mode (→P8).
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During Play
Press the START button during a stage. When the info screen is displayed, select EXIT. You can only have a single save during play at any one time. If you already have another Legend Mode, Musou Mode or Free Mode (→P8) save, it will be overwritten. If you then save after clearing a mode, a mid-way save will be deleted.
Saving during Xtreme Mode
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After Finishing Play
Once you have finished playing, and after the rankings have been displayed, select YES when asked if you wish to save the game. Your officer data (abilities, Weapon Level) and items you have collected will be saved.
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During Play
Select SAVE PROGRESS from the Menu. P20. You cannot save during a stage. When you load save data, it will then be deleted.
Saving Settings and Records
You can also save your option settings and records. From SAVE/LOAD in OPTION, select SAVE. P11.
Loading
Load and continue a previously saved game.
Loading a Legend Mode Game
If you have previously saved data, the option CONTINUE will be displayed on the Menu Screen. Selecting this will allow you to resume your game.
Loading an Xtreme Mode Game
Select "Xtreme Mode" from the Menu Screen, and then select CONTINUE. When you load save data, it will be deleted.
USING DATA FROM “DYNASTY WARRIORS 4"
It is possible to load data (developed officers, items, original officers etc.) from "Dynasty Warriors 4" into "Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends." To do so, begin the game with the memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) containing the "Dynasty Warriors 4" data inserted into MEMORY CARD slot 1. When asked if you wish to create data, select YES.
You cannot combine data with a prior "Dynasty Warriors 4 Xtreme Legends" save.
Game Modes
Select your desired mode from the Menu Screen.
LEGEND MODE
Select an officer, and then play through a scenario specific to that character. P16.
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2 Players
1P and 2P can play cooperatively. 2P can press the START button when "2P PRESS START" is displayed in the top right of the screen to join in. Selecting "2P Quit" on the info screen before a stage begins will remove the second player.
XTREME MODE
Battle through a series of short scenarios (Missions), aiming to progress as far as possible. P18.
Characters use starting abilities only, although they can be developed in the normal manner during this mode. The only items available to you are those you have collected during this mode.
MUSOU MODE/FREE MODE
Play the Musou Mode/Free Mode from "Dynasty Warriors 4." Can be played after loading data using the LOAD ORIGINAL option. Please see the "Dynasty Warriors 4" manual for descriptions of the Musou Mode and Free Mode.
A copy of the "Dynasty Warriors 4" game disc is required to play the Musou Mode and Free Mode.
LOAD ORIGINAL
Load data from the "Dynasty Warriors 4" disc in order to allow scenarios from that game (Musou Mode/Free Mode) to be played. P10.
VERSUS MODE
2 players fight it out, in one of four different stages. Characters use starting abilities only. Equippable items
Controls
L2 button
Name/Life Display
L1 button
Guard
L1 button + directional button or left analog stick
Shift Move
directional buttons/left analog stick
Movement
SELECT button
Change Bodyguard Orders
START button
Pause/Display information screen
START button + SELECT button
Reset game and return to Main Menu
R2 button
Toggle Maps
R1 button
Raise bow
R1 button + directional button or left analog stick + button
Bow Attack (Normal attack)
button
Normal Attack
R3 (push down the right analog stick)
Announce Yourself
button (standing beside a horse)
Mount
button (on a horse)
Dismount
Left analog stick/directional buttons
Move
L1 button + left analog stick
Shift Move
button + left analog stick
Jump
button (while running)
Attack with a forward thrusting motion
R1+ // button
Aim and fire a bow attack
button (with R1 held)
Normal Bow Attack
button (while jumping)
Perform a jump attack
// button (on horseback)
Attack while on horseback
button (on horseback)
Normal Attack (on horseback)
// button (on an elephant)
Attack while on an elephant
button (on an elephant)
Knock over an enemy (on an elephant)
▲ button
Perform a powerful attack unique to each character (Charge Attack)
button (while guarding)
Knock away an enemy attack (Parry)
L1 button (while in air)
Regain control after being thrown into the air (Somersault)
directional buttons (L1 button and L2 button) or any attack buttons
Recover faster when immobilized
button (repeatedly during weapon deadlock)
Win a weapon deadlock
Tips & Maps
Normal Attack 2
Press the button to perform a normal attack.
Normal Attack 3
Press the button to perform a normal attack.
Charge 3
Press the button to add a Rushing Attack at the end.
Charge 4
Press the button multiple times to blow away the enemy and inflict massive damage.
Charge!
Press the button repeatedly to perform a charge attack.
Rush Attack!
Weapon Attacks must be at least 5. Use charge techniques for elemental attacks!
MUSOU ATTACKS
Musou Attacks can be used when the Musou Gauge is full, which charges when the character deals or receives damage, or when their Life Meter is red.
Musou Attack
Use the character's special technique to attack; the attack continues as long as the button is pressed until the Musou Gauge is depleted.
True Musou Attack
A more powerful Musou Attack that continues as long as the button is pressed until the Musou Gauge is depleted, especially effective when the Life Meter is low.
Double Musou Attack
The most powerful Musou Attack, performed when two players (or under certain conditions in 1 Player mode) are within a fixed distance and both use a Musou Attack simultaneously.
Announcing yourself
Push down on the right analog stick (R3 button) to threaten and startle the enemy, even on horseback, but not on an elephant.
Duel
Accept the challenge of an enemy officer to a duel by pressing the button when conditions are met, with outcomes affecting character relationships and game progression.
Effective Officer Development!
Collect items from defeated officers or Treasure Boxes to raise abilities, and earn Game Points to increase officer rank.
Master the Combo!
Achieve five or more hits to display the combo counter, aiming for higher combos to gain benefits like item drops or Weapon Experience Points.
Put Your Bodyguards to Work!
Ensure bodyguards' life recovers by picking up life recovery items and keep them in battle by adjusting their orders with the SELECT button to earn Bodyguard Points.
Getting a High Rating
Achieve a high rating by varying play styles, paying attention to victory conditions and events, and challenging yourself by raising the game difficulty.
Gather Equippable Items!
Accumulate equippable items gradually across games, using the EXIT command for useful ones, and find better items by clearing more missions, especially in Kingdom Creation or Defense.
Shop Wisely
Buy ability-raising items early for maximum effect throughout the game, and strategically purchase healing items based on damage taken to avoid waste.
The Call to Arms!
Gather trustworthy companions by aiding officers in stages, develop their abilities and ensure their survival with healing items, as their strength can sometimes surpass your own.
Actions and their Outcomes
Your actions, such as refusing allied tasks or engaging in pillaging, can lead to betrayal or unexpected enemies, affecting subsequent events and relationships.
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