Unfortunately, it’s not all positive news as there’s some downsides to the next generation port.
The skin of characters also looks fleshier and really stands out during cutscenes. For the most part, Xtreme Legends transitions very well on to the PlayStation 4 by offering higher resolution textures, softer shadows and a higher resolution. Better yet, Xtreme Legends features cross-save and cross-play capabilities, allowing those who decide to spend the extra forty dollars on the Vita versions to have an added experience.Īs a port to a new and powerful console, there are some expectations on visual quality.
It does take some understanding how to do it, as the upload button is somewhat hidden on the PS3 version, but it’s a quick process otherwise.
This means that if you have maxed out characters – which has now been increased by fifty levels, that progress will be moved to the PS4 version for you to continue where you left off. Players will be able to transfer their save files onto Tecmo Koei’s servers and bring it into the Complete Edition. If you played Dynasty Warriors 8 back in July last year, know that your progress wasn’t for naught. Overall, what has been improved is smaller statistical aspects such as raising stats, and adjusting gameplay mechanics ever so subtly that should please the most diehard fans. It’s definitely a nice distraction from the massive battlefields we have become used to, but they definitely aren’t as addicting or rewarding as the story and ambition modes are. These range from speed runs to defeating as many enemies as you can before the time runs out. Outside of that, a challenge mode has been added, giving players five different events to compete in.
He wasn’t a force to reckon with before, but playing as him in his own story is a whole other ball game. Here, we are taken on a lengthy journey that follows the devious man who goes through various battles and performs multiple counts of betrayal. The biggest new addition by far is a campaign centered on fan favorite Lu Bu. While not the most traditional weaponry, they definitely add to the experience by offering unique and interesting ways to play the war infested hack and slash. Lu Bu’s daughter, Lu Lingqi has a crossed pike she can toss around, Cheng Gong can summon soldiers through a scroll, Zhu Ran has a fire bow he can let loose, Yu Jin wields a war trident he demolishes his enemies with, and Fa Zheng swings around magical woven cloth. In standard Omega Force fashion, they have installed each warrior with their own move sets, ensuring no one will ever feel exactly the same. The main new content comes in form of characters and new scenarios. While not developed specifically for the PlayStation 4, whenever we can get our hands on a better looking and smoother running Dynasty Warriors game, we’ll take it.ĭon’t be confused with the Xtreme Legends subtitle this is mainly Dynasty Warriors 8 repackaged with a couple of additions and various adjustments. Of course we’ll more than likely witness an Empires spin-off next year, but this is a bridging point for what is to be expected in the coming years.
Xtreme Legends marks the first mainline installment of the series for next generation platforms, setting stage the future of the series. It has been eight months since Dynasty Warriors 8 hit the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and in that time, Omega Force has been hard at work developing their scheduled expansion.