

Without question, Warriors titles are at their best when they hold nothing back, fully embracing the 'one versus one thousand' ethos that has defined them for so long. Latter levels see you go up against thousands upon thousands of foes, and it's here that the game shines. It strings together each scenario with simplistic storytelling, and the game tries to give every character a line or two.Īs the campaign progresses the battlefields get more and more crowded. The plot, as mentioned, is dumb and certainly predictable, but it mostly gets the job done. It's lengthy but linear, doing away with the alternate routes and stories of previous Orochi games, which always added a welcome layer of character-based intrigue. The story mode is where you'll be spending most of your time, and it consists of over 50 levels.

By comparison, this sequel feels stripped back and basic, offering just about the bare minimum that you'd expect of the franchise.

Bursting at the seams with game modes, playable characters, stages, and secrets, it really is the 'ultimate' Warriors Orochi experience, and it's a game that unfortunately casts a large shadow over the efforts, or lack thereof, of Warriors Orochi 4. Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate in particular is a great Warriors title.
