Dynasty Warriors 3
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Omega Force
Published_By:
Koei
Released On:
20 Sep 2001
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About 1800 years ago in China, there were three fearless warriors battling for ultimate control over the country. One who sought hegemony. One who sought ambition. One who stood up for righteousness. Veterans who shared the same swarmed under each leader. These stalwart souls waged war across the vast expanse of the land and, like blood thirsty demons, cut down any and all who stood in their way.
They followed their own rules, they were both revered and feared by millions... they are the Dynasty Warriors .
Dynasty Warriors 3 takes place over the 50 years of war recounted in Romance of the Three Kingdoms , from the first flames of battle in the Yellow Turban Rebellion to the final battle between Wei and Shu on the plains of Wu Zhong. Over 40 characters are playable, both from the three main sides as well as leaders of lesser armies along the way. Each character that belongs to either Wu, Wei, or Shu has their own series of levels where they will turn the tide of battle for their force to win. Each character has their own unique weapon type and magic ability, although they can share weaker variations of weapons with other characters who use the same style of weapon. Weapons and items are dropped randomly from boxes in levels as well as from defeated enemy generals, and each has a range of stats dependent on the difficulty level and the strength of the general. The most powerful weapons and items, however, can only be collected by completing hidden objectives as each character. Characters grow more powerful by collecting stat up items from defeated generals, and doing well in levels rewards points that level up the bodyguards who follow the player character.
Most completed levels can be replayed with any character and any side in free mode. An encyclopedia is included as well that details every event and character from the Romance of the Three Kingdoms , even those that never appear in Dynasty Warriors 3 .
UPC-A:
040198001144 (United States)
UPC-A:
040198001229 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
208571616 (United States)
ASIN:
B00005RL4E (United States)
ASIN:
B00007KQEA (United States)
Sony PN:
SLPS-20617 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-20277 (United States)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock, DualShock 2
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), Co-Op
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller, Digital Controller
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Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a historical action game set in ancient China, where players embody one of three legendary warriors. You'll engage in large-scale battles, leading armies and fighting to unify the land under your chosen leader.
Story
Getting Started
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 3 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.
PlayStation 2 Connections
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MEMORY CARD slot 2
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MEMORY CARD slot 1
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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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disc tray
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RESET button
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(OPEN) button
Starting Up
DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller configurations
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L2 button
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L1 button
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SELECT button
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directional buttons
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ANALOG mode button
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left analog stick (L3 button when pushed down)
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START button
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R2 button
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R1 button
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Triangle button
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Circle button
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X button
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Square button
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right analog stick (R3 button when pushed down)
Game Lore
About 1800 years ago in China, there were three fearless warriors battling for ultimate control over the country. One who sought for hegemony. One who sought for ambition. One who stood up for righteousness.
Veterans who shared the same visions swarmed under each leader. These stalwart souls waged war across the vast expanse of the land and, like blood thirsty demons, cut down any and all that stood in their way.
They only followed their own rules. They were both revered as mighty heroes and feared by millions...
Controls
Directional buttons
Item Selection
Enter button
Enter
Cancel
Cancel
L2 button
Name/Life Display
Left analog stick/Directional buttons
Move characters
L1 button
Guard/Shift
ANALOG mode button
Toggle analog mode ON and OFF
R2 button
Toggle maps (Complete map and zoom map)
Pause/Display Information Screen button
Pause the game / Displays information screen
SELECT button and START button simultaneously
Reset the game to the Game Select screen
R1 button
Prepare for a Bow Attack
directional buttons (or left analog stick) and an attack button □, △, or ○ (while R1 is held)
Aim and shoot arrows
Normal Attack button
Delivers a normal strength blow with weapon / Execute a combination attack
Charge Attack button
Delivers an attack with more powerful blows than the normal attack / Use with normal attack for combination attacks
Musou Attack button
Execute a special Musou Attack (when Musou Charge Bar is full)
Jump, Mount/Dismount Horse button (X button)
Jump / Mount a horse (if standing beside) / Dismount (if on a horse)
X button
Jump
L1 button with the directional buttons
Shift (keep character facing forward while moving)
X button (when next to a horse)
Mount a horse
How to Play
In an Age of Turmoil
Heroes Will Rise!
Starting a Game
1. Place the Dynasty Warriors 3 disc in the disc tray.
2. Place a Memory Card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) in MEMORY CARD slot 1.
3. The title screen appears after an intro movie. (Pressing the START button during the intro movie allows you to skip the movie and title screens. At this point, the Game Select screen will appear.)
You will need at least 200KB to save data for one game. Refer to your PlayStation 2 user's manual for details on using memory cards.
Choosing a Mode
Press the START button to show the Game Select screen from the title screen.
Saving
You can save a game and play at a later time. There are different ways to save your game.
Saving a Game at the End of a Stage (Musou Mode/Free Mode)
When you successfully complete a stage, the game will ask you whether or not you wish to save the game. The game will be saved when you select YES from the dialog box.
In Musou Mode, choose the number you wish to save the game at. You can save up to three locations.
This procedure is the same for 2Player. If it already has a saved game at the selected location, the new game will overwrite any previously saved data.
Saving a Game in the Middle of a Stage (Musou Mode/Free Mode)
Press the START button during the stage to display the Information screen. Choose QUIT. You can only save one game.
The second time you save your game in the middle of a stage, the new game will overwrite the previously saved data from the middle of the same stage. If you save your game at the end of a stage, it will delete previously saved data.
Saving a Game from the Options Screen
You can save a game's option settings or records. Choose SAVE from SAVE/LOAD in the OPTIONS screen.
Loading
Continue a previously saved game.
Saved Game: In the Middle of a Stage (Musou Mode/Free Mode)
If you saved a game in the middle of a stage, CONTINUE appears on the menu screen. Choose CONTINUE to play.
Saved Game: At the End of a Stage (Musou Mode/Free Mode)
Choose Musou Mode or Free Mode from the menu screen. If you have previously saved data, NEW GAME and LOAD GAME appear on the screen. Choose LOAD GAME and select a game you want to play from the saved data list.
Game Mode
Choose a mode you want to play from the menu screen. Press the SELECT button and START button at the same time to return to the menu from each mode.
Musou Mode (2P available)
Select an officer and play. The game situation changes depending on which officer you choose.
You can choose from the following when you have completed a stage and saved:
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NEW GAME: Start a new game.
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LOAD GAME: Load a previously saved game.
Free Mode (2P available)
Select a stage and play. When you play in Musou Mode or meet certain conditions in the game, more stages or troops become available.
Continue
You can continue the game once you have quit and saved in the middle of a stage. CONTINUE appears only when you save your game in the middle of a stage.
2 Player in Musou and Free Mode
In Musou Mode and Free Mode, a 2Player option is available. Player 1 and player 2 can fight together.
When you choose Musou Mode or Free Mode, 2P PUSH START appears in the Character Select screen or on the top right of the Information screen, which is displayed at the beginning of a stage. 2Player can join in by pressing the START button here.
In Musou Mode, you can play a previously saved game (completed stage) in either 1Player or 2Player Modes.
Develop Your Character
As you clear the Musou Mode or Free Mode, your character is able to improve his abilities. A character developed in the Free Mode can be used in the Musou Mode, and vice versa.
If you reach a stage in the Musou Mode that you just can't seem to clear, you can always take your character to the Free Mode, raise his abilities, and then try again in the Musou Mode.
Increase the Number of Characters
When you clear the entire Musou Mode or meet certain conditions in the game, more characters become available. There are some characters, however, that appear only in the Free Mode.
VERSUS Mode
2P available. Two players fight against each other within the given time (90 min.). There are 8 stages to choose from.
In the Versus Mode, the characters' abilities are set specifically for this mode. Weapons are set to a maximum of 6 hits.
3 vs. 3 Elimination
Set in the plaza at Hu Lao Gate, three officers on horseback fight.
191 A.D.
The Battle at Hu Lao Gate
197 A.D.
Assault on the Wu Territory
Struggle for the Imperial Seal
Who is going to be the one to get the Imperial Seal hidden in Wu Territory and earn additional warriors?
208 A.D.
The Battle of Chang Ban
Skirmish of the Chang Ban Bridge
Destroy the wall of enemy soldiers blocking the Chang Ban Bridge!
208 A.D.
The Battle at Chi Bi
Battle at Sea
Items & Weapons
Meat Bun
Recovers Life by 50.
2 Meat Buns
Recovers Life by 100.
3 Meat Buns
Recovers Life by 200.
Special Meat Bun
Fully recovers Life.
5 Arrows
Increases the number of Arrows by 5 until the end of the stage.
10 Arrows
Increases the number of Arrows by 10 until the end of the stage.
15 Arrows
Increases the number of Arrows by 15 until the end of the stage.
Quiver
Increases the number of Arrows by 20 until the end of the stage.
Bronze Sword
Increases Attack Level by 1. Effective even after the stage is over.
Iron Sword
Increases Attack Level by 2. Effective even after the stage is over.
Silver Sword
Increases Attack Level by 4. Effective even after the stage is over.
Gold Sword
Increases Attack Level by 8. Effective even after the stage is over.
Common Shield
Increases Defense Level by 1. Effective even after the stage is over.
Noble Shield
Increases Defense Level by 2. Effective even after the stage is over.
General's Shield
Increases Defense Level by 4. Effective even after the stage is over.
Emperor's Shield
Increases Defense Level by 8. Effective even after the stage is over.
Dim Sum
Increases Life Max by 10.
Musou Wine
Increases Musou Max by 10.
Chinese Wine
Fully recovers Musou Max.
Healing Ointment
Fully recovers Life and Musou Max.
Battle Axe
Multiplies Attack by 20 for 30 seconds.
Battle Armor
Multiplies Defense by 2 for 30 seconds.
Emperor's Seal
Fully recovers Musou Max for 10 seconds.
Weapon Box
Contains Weapons.
Item Bag
Contains Items.
Speed Scroll
Increases speed.
Hex Mark Saddle
Allows the officer to begin the stage mounted on Hex Mark.
Dragon Amulet
Increases Musou Max.
The Way of Musou
Enables the use of True Musou attack regardless of health.
Tiger Amulet
Increases attack.
Survival Guide
Multiplies attack by 2 when near death.
Huang's Bow
Increases Bow attack.
Power Scroll
Prevents losing weapon deadlocks.
Wind Scroll
Increases reach.
Gold Harness
Prevents dismounting when hit by arrows.
Enemies & Characters
Cao Cao's Force
Wei is the large area of Northern China ruled by legendary Cao Cao. Fueled by his ambition to unite all of China under his rule, Cao Cao refuses to settle on his own warriors and has built up an impressive army by gathering the best fighters in all of China.
Xiahou Dun
A relative of Cao Cao's whose valor was known throughout the land. Even after losing his left eye in battle, he continually fought on the front lines, a fast attacker and never off guard.
Dian Wei
A personal guard to Cao Cao. His intimidating appearance and prowess in battle earned him the title, "Coming Evil." A powerful warrior superb in attack and defense.
Zhang He
A cunning warrior who was always aware of the entire battlefield in war. It was said even Zhuge Liang feared his abilities, and he has great moves, speedy and balanced in both attack and defense.
Sun Jian's Force
The rise to power of the Wu kingdom has spanned three generations. Founded by Sun Jian, hero of the South, the kingdom was further developed by his two sons.
Huang Gai
A veteran warrior who had served under Sun Jian ever since he took up arms. An eternal soldier who has always sought to be first on the battlefield, he has a tremendously powerful attack and strikes his enemies viciously.
Sun Shang Xiang
Daughter of Sun Jian. Her beauty was surpassed only by her skill on the battlefield. Her rooms were adorned with weapons, and her handmaidens wore swords, her quick movements are perfect for executing combination attacks.
Zhou Yu
A handsome, cultured man of many talents. Gifted in political counsel, he was the Sun Clan's guide on their road to conquest, fast and has wide attack range, his strong defense ability redeems the low physical ability.
Liu Bei's Force
Liu Bei rules the kingdom of Shu. Many are attracted to this man of great virtue, so it is with his brother-in-arms, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei, that Shu is founded.
Zhao Yun
A brave and powerful warrior who knew nothing of fear. Known to charge the enemy lines alone, his courage was unequalled under Heaven, and he has a long reach and wide range attack.
Guan Yu
One of the greatest generals of his time, he is known for his long beard and his blade, Blue Dragon. A man of honor, he served under Liu Bei loyally in countless battles, and has a long reach and great offensive ability.
Zhang Fei
Voice of thunder, spirit of a wild stallion. A fierce warrior who favored the enormous Cobra Pike in battle, his power was that of a thousand men, though his offensive speed is slow, but power is tremendous.
Lu Bu
The mighty warrior who is loyal only to himself. Considered to be the strongest, but he is not trusted by any rulers after countless acts of betrayal.
Zhang Jiao
Founder of the religious sect known as the Way of Peace. Declaring himself the "General of Heaven," he led the Yellow Turban Rebellion.
Yuan Shang
Great leader who comes from a distinguished family. Headman of Dong Zhuo imperial force, he later confronts the expanded force of Cao Cao.
Diao Chan
A young songstress unequalled in beauty as well as song and dance. She gets close to Lu Bu and Dong Zhou in order to carry out a plan.
Dong Zhuo
He rose to power and controlled the Emperor like a puppet. He took over the government and proclaimed tyranny.
Meng Huo
The great king of Nanman followed by special units such as the Nanman Elite and Elephant cavalry. He controlled the lands south of Shu, but led a rebellion against them.
Zhu Rong
The wife of Meng Huo, king of Nanman. She is said to be a descendant of the legendary God of Fire, noble, yet very strong and skilled in the martial arts.
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