Story mode was easily my favorite, simply because of the sense of progression. I certainly had my favorites, but I took new teams on every mission just to try each one out. It is also worth noting that even though there are 100+ characters, each one feels somewhat unique thanks to their weapon style and special moves. Then there is the Duel mode, where 3-on-3 battles spice up the combat. I spent a bulk of time playing story mode and unlocking characters, but when I grew tired of the grind, I could hop into Gauntlet mode and strategize how to best utilize my team. This is where the abundance of things to do helps the game. Of course, all of that is useless if it is no fun to play. This game is packed with enough content to keep players occupied for months. I played for over 20 hours and barely scratched the surface of things to do. There are also tons of modes and items to unlock. There are seemingly endless characters to play as, all with unique special moves. The original releases were packed with content, but this new version adds even more. The most impressive thing about Warriors Orochi 3 is just how big it really is.

There are well over 100 characters to play as, from all walks of gaming, including Dead or Alive 5, Soul Calibur, Ninja Gaiden and of course the plethora of other Musou games from the developer.

The latest version however, comes packed with more content than I could possibly have time to unlock. It came out for everything under the sun, including PS3, 360, Vita and even Wii U. This cleverly named iteration is actually not the first time it has been released. However, I also never engulfed myself in one of these experiences quite like I have with Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate. I liked to refer to it as the “X-button pressing simulator”.

I admit, I have never fancied myself a fan of the genre.

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