Dynasty Warriors 5
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(Playstation 2 - US, RPG)
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Developed_By:
Koei
Published_By:
Taiwan Koei Entertainment Software Inc.
Released On:
15 Feb 2005
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The series returns for yet another iteration removing majority of the features included in Empires and Xtreme Legends . The setting is again ancient China. This time there are 48 different characters to choose from in Musou mode. The majority of the 48 characters have to be unlocked and only 6 new characters have been added to the series. Each character has his or her own storyline.
There are more enemies to square up against on screen then any previous game in the series. The game uses the same graphics engine as the previous game. Changed for this edition are the bodyguards: they now do a better job of protecting the player character against the enemies. The stronghold system from Dynasty Warriors 4: Empires has been carried over, enabling players to take over an enemy base by killing its leader.
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The gameplay is fast-paced and action-packed, allowing players to control their chosen character in the midst of intense battles. Musou mode allows for a variety of strategies, from melee combat to using special abilities to take down enemies.
Dynasty Warriors 5 was released on Playstation 2 on March 29, 2005, offering a fresh take on the classic Dynasty Warriors formula.
UPC-A:
040198001410 (United States)
UPC-A:
040198001472 (United States)
UPC-A:
040198001502 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
44192205 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
48325142 (United States)
eBay Product ID:
51698138 (United States)
ASIN:
B0007QRKA0 (United States)
ASIN:
B000ARJI8I (United States)
ASIN:
B000EGDEC6 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-21153 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-21299 (United States)
Sony PN:
SLUS-21398 (United States)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Co-Op
Gamepads Supported:
DualShock 2
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Pro Logic II
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Input Device Features Supported:
Vibration
Controller Types Supported:
Analog Controller
Save Game Methods:
Internal Storage, External Storage
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
How to Play
Getting Started
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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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OPEN button
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USB connector
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controller port 1
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controller port 2
*Note: Illustration may not match all PlayStation 2 console types. For owners of SCPH-70000 series PlayStation 2 systems, refer to the setup instructions supplied with your system.*
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® 5 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 Up
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DUALSHOCK®2 analog controller
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L2 button
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L1 button
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directional buttons
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left analog stick (L3 button when pushed down)
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SELECT button
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ANALOG mode button
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START button
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right analog stick (R3 button when pushed down)
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R2 button
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R1 button
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Δ button
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O button
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X button
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□ button
Starting the Game
How to start and set up the game.
1. Put the Dynasty Warriors® 5 disc in the disc tray.
2. Insert a memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1.
3. The intro movie will start when the power is turned on.
4. Press the START button to end the intro movie and bring up the title screen.
5. When the Main Menu appears, select a game mode.
*You must have a PlayStation®2 specific memory card (8MB) (for PlayStation®2) to save data, and you will need at least 150 KB free in order to save. Refer to your PlayStation®2 user's manual for details.*
Saving
Saving at the end of a stage (Musou Mode and Free Mode)
After you clear a stage, your results will be displayed. After viewing your results, you will be asked if you wish to save.
In Musou Mode, the maximum number of save files is 16. In Free Mode, you can save officer data and items that you have obtained during battle. If you select a save file with previously saved data in it, the old data will be overwritten.
Saving in the middle of a stage (Musou Mode and Free Mode)
Press the START button during play to bring up the Information screen and select INTERIM SAVE. You may resume your game after saving.
If you choose to save again at a later point in the stage, the previous interim save will be overwritten. If you save after clearing the stage, then any interim save data saved during the stage will be erased.
The number of times you may use the interim save function is dependent on the game's difficulty level.
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Easy: unlimited saves
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Normal: up to three saves
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Hard: one save
Saving a game from the Options screen
You can save the game settings and records by going to the OPTIONS menu and selecting SAVE/LOAD (P.10).
In Challenge Mode (P.9), you can save once you have completed any course.
Loading
Continue a previously saved game (Musou Mode)
Select Musou Mode from the Main Menu. If you have previously saved data, NEW GAME and LOAD GAME will appear in the menu. Select LOAD GAME and choose from the list which game you wish to resume.
Loading a game saved in the middle of a stage (Musou Mode and Free Mode)
If you have gameplay data saved in the middle of a stage (INTERIM SAVE), then CONTINUE will appear in the menu.
Game Modes
Musou Mode
Select an officer from one of the kingdoms (Wei, Wu, Shu), and play the story for that officer. Depending on the officer you select, the stages you play and stories that unfold will change. If you satisfy certain conditions, the number of officers you will be able to choose will increase.
Free Mode
Select one scenario/stage to play. You will only be able to select scenarios that you have been able to play in Musou Mode. The difficulty level is preset for each scenario.
The officer development is the same in both Musou Mode and Free Mode. If you develop an officer in Free Mode, that development will also be reflected in the Musou Mode. If you are unable to clear a stage in the Musou Mode, try developing him/her in the Free Mode before trying the Musou Mode again.
Musou Mode/Free Mode (2 player)
In Musou Mode and Free Mode, 2 players can play in cooperation with each other. When 2 P PRESS START appears in the upper right hand corner of the screen, Player can join in by pressing the START button.
In Musou Mode, if a game was saved at the end of a stage, Player 2 can join the continued game.
Continue
You can continue a game saved in the middle of a stage. CONTINUE will appear on the Main Menu if there is data saved in the middle of a Musou Mode or Free Mode stage.
Challenge Mode
Attempt to beat the clock or destroy a certain number of objects, etc. in each Challenge Mode course. All
Controls
L2 button
Display Name and Life
START button + SELECT button
Reset game and return to Main Menu
SELECT button
Change bodyguard orders.
START button
Pause / Display information screen, Skip Event
R2 button
Toggle maps (complete map and zoom map)
R1 button
Bow Attack (hold to raise bow)
R1 button + attack button ( )
Shoot bow (normal attack)
R1 button + button
Shoot bow (increased strength, stuns enemy)
L1 button
Guard
L1 button + A button
Parry (deliver a counter attack while guarding)
L1 button + directional buttons or left analog stick
Shift Move (move character to the side while guarding and facing forward)
directional buttons / left analog stick
Movement
R3 button (push down the right analog stick)
Musou Rage (after obtaining a Musou Token)
button
Normal Attack
button (hold down when Musou Gauge is not full)
Fill Musou Gauge
button (when standing next to, or while on a horse/elephant)
Mount/Dismount
left analog/directional stick
Move
L1 button + left analog stick
Shift Move
X button
Jump
X button (next to or on top of a horse or an elephant)
Mount/Dismount
Items & Weapons
Meat Bun
Life +50.
Meat
Life +200.
Wine
Musou Gauge recovers to MAX.
Quiver
Arrows +10.
Meat Bun x2
Life +100.
Whole Chicken
Life +400.
Elixir
Life and Musou recover to MAX.
Musou Token
Press R3 button to enable Musou Rage.
War God's Axe
Attack x2 for 30 seconds.
Speed Boots
Maximum speed movement for 30 seconds.
War God's Armor
Defense x2 for 30 seconds.
Imperial Seal
Unlimited Musou attacks for 10 seconds.
Bronze Sword
Attack +1.
Silver Sword
Attack +4.
Iron Sword
Attack +2.
Gold Sword
Attack +8.
Private's Shield
Defense +1.
General's Shield
Defense +4.
Nobleman's Shield
Defense +2.
Emperor's Shield
Defense +8.
Dim Sum
Life Gauge Max +10.
Musou Wine
Musou Gauge Max +10.
Item Sack
Contains a unique item.
Large Dim Sum
Life Gauge Max +20.
Rice Wine
Musou Gauge Max +20.
Treasure Box
Contains a weapon.
Red Hare Saddle
Begin stage mounted on Red Hare.
Hex Mark Saddle
Begin stage mounted on Hex Mark.
Fire Orb
As long as it burns, it will continue to inflict damage.
Ice Orb
May freeze the enemy for a while.
Shadow Orb
This may defeat the enemy with one hit (will deplete your Musou Gauge).
Light Orb
Inflicts damage on the enemy, even if they are guarding.
Peacock Amulet
Life Gauge maximum capacity will increase.
Horned Helm
Improves mounted attack and defense.
Demon Band
Increases the effective time of Musou Rage.
Dragon Amulet
Musou Gauge maximum capacity will increase.
Huang's Bow
Improves bow attack and defense.
Tiger Collar
Fight with a tiger at your side.
Tips & Maps
Charge Attack
Perform a powerful attack unique to each character. Combine with normal attacks to produce various kinds of combos.
Zhao Yun Charge 1
Invincible charge into enemies.
Huang Gai Charge 1
Prepare an explosive. Throw the bomb by pressing the button repeatedly.
Charge 2
Throw the enemy into the air.
Charge 3
Perform a dash attack.
Charge 4
Blow enemies back. The enemies blown back knock over any enemies they touch.
Charge 5
Knock a bunch of enemies into the air (Weapon Attack rating must be at least 5).
Charge 6
Execute a powerful attack unique to each character (Weapon Attack rating must be at least 5).
Elemental Attack
Use charge techniques for elemental attacks. If you equip an orb, the Charge Attack will have an additional effect, and some officers can perform an Elemental Attack even without equipping an orb.
Evolution Attack
Some officers can perform additional attacks after Charge 6.
Enemies & Characters
Cao Cao
Legendary for his prowess in both literature and strategy. He rules with an iron fist to bring order to this world of chaos.
Xiahou Dun
A man of intense fury and passion. Cao Cao's cousin, he is his most trusted officer. A fierce warrior, he fights to unite the land under Wei.
Dian Wei
An officer of nearly super-human strength, he was discovered by Xiahou Dun in the mountains. He later became Cao Cao's most trusted bodyguard.
Xu Zhu
Amazingly strong, he was judged by Cao Cao to be the equal of Dian Wei in battle. Although slightly dull, he fights with the ferocity of a tiger on the battlefield.
Zhang Liao
Formerly an officer of Lu Bu's, the two of them continually searched to perfect their might. Now a servant of Wei, Zhang Liao's quest continues.
Zhen Ji
A woman of enchanting beauty, she is the wife of Cao Pi. Not satisfied with staying behind during the fighting, she strives to prove herself on the battlefield.
Cao Pi
Cao Cao's heir and eldest son. His intelligence and level-headedness makes him a match even for his father. His path to greatness began at the Battle of Guan Du.
Sun Jian
The Ruler of Wu. The embodiment of bravery and resourcefulness.
Zhou Yu
Well-versed in the art of strategy, he and his friend, Sun Ce, work together to build up the Wu Kingdom and unite the land.
Lu Xun
The future of Wu lies with this young warrior. In a land divided amongst three warring kingdoms, he seeks to establish a land under a single rule.
Taishi Ci
An extremely loyal warrior, he fights against those who would try and disrupt the peaceful lands of Wu.
Sun Shang Xiang
The daughter of Sun Jian, she studied the martial arts from a young age. Her precociousness and cheerful disposition enable her to rise above the chaos.
Sun Quan
The second son of Sun Jian, he has a talent for leading his people. His story begins with the fate of the Sun Family resting on his shoulders.
Ling Tong
The son of Ling Cao, he is a bit cynical, but a brave fighter nonetheless. He takes to the field with his nunchakus in hand, ready to fight.
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