Dynasty Warriors 9

Dynasty Warriors 9 (Shin Sangoku Musou 8 in Japan) is the final game in the Dynasty Warriors for the PS4 and Xbx One. As the final game in the series Tecmo Koei finally wanted to have a game where the whole story is finished. As such several characters we're added.

Gameplay
The gameplay hasn't changed that much from the previous game. With the same Earth. Heaven, and Man weapon system. One major difference is the fake difficulty has been removed. Not only will the higher difficulties increase enemy health and attack it will also allow certain officers and missions appear. Higher difficulties also increase enemy AI.

Another new addition is the locations of hidden areas where rare items and weapons are hidden.

The weapons have also been revamped. Each character has 10 weapons now. 5 can be found in stages but the other 5 have to be created by finding various items.

The story mode options have increased with the inclusion of a Bad Path. This path can be unlocked if too many missions are failed during the strory.

Story Mode
Like the previous game you choose a kingdom and go through their story from their beginning to their end. Also includes What-If and Bad paths. Other character's groups recieve short stories similar to their Dynasty Warriors 4 stories.

Free Mode
Same as previous istallments. Allows you to play on certain sides not in the story mode.

Ambition Mode
Improved version of the previous games. Diffuculty increses on its own depending on how well your camp is doing and how many allys you have.

Legends Mode
A series of uniqe what if battles for idividual character. Each character get 2 to 3.

Rush Mode
A single player mode similar to Dynasty Warriors 5XL's Xtreme Mode.

Characters

 * represents new characters.

New Characters
Cao Ang- Cao Cao's eldest son. In DW he is quiet and intelligent but modest. His shining moment is when he gave his father his horse so he can escape from Fan Castle. Because of this he couldn't eascape and was killed.

Weapon: Longsword (DW6)

Appearence: Similar to Cao Pi's in DW6.

''Zhang Xiu, I won't allow you to go near my father! - ''Cao Ang

Xiahou Mao- Xiahou Dun's son. He's famous for being a playboy for his time. His DW reflects that in his flirtatious nature. Unlike his father he doesn't take his job seriously but still loves the field of battle. He serves Wei to the end.

Weapon: Sword and Gauntlent

Appearence: Younger and more handsome version of Xiahou Dun. He wears a similar blue jacket over silver armour.

''Father you're trying too hard. I know you know the enemy we're facing are pretty simple minded -'' Xiahou Mao

Bianshi- Cao Cao's most famous wife and Cao Pi's mother. She's famous for her pacifistic and motherly nature. In Dw she intentionally meets Cao Cao and the Yellow Turban Rebellion and decideds to follow him. She continues to support her son after Cao Cao's death.

Weapon: Emei Piercers

Appearence: Similar to her Shin Sangoku Musou Blast appearence but more mature looking.

''Aren't you interesting Lord Cao Cao was it? - ''Bianshi

Wang Lang- Wang Yuanji's grandfather and one of the former rulers on Wujun. His DW counterpart is a warrior whois usally seen as a simple brute. However unbeknowest to most he's actually a great stratagist. Despite his itellect he holds prejiduce against Wu.

Weapon: Hammer

Appearence: An old muscular man covered head to toe in silver armour. Has gray hair and is one of the shorter male characters.

''I will do what I can to regain Wujun! ''- Wang Lang

Cao Zhang- Cao Cao's fourth son. Unlike his brother he's a large and loud man. He is generally nice and not very intelligent. His strength has given him the nickname Yellow Beard. He supports Wei till his end.

Weapon: Sword tied to a spear-like pole

Appearence: Friendlier version of DW5 Warrior Lietenant.

''Brother Pi please allow me to lead the march. -'' Cao Zhang

Man Chong- Stratagist of Wei. His DW counterpart has be more of a yes man. He's always seen standing on the right side of someone. He doesn't serve Cao Cao because he's impressed he serves because he wants to examine where his ambition will take him. He rarely talks.

Weapon: Iron Fan (Xiaoqiao now wields the Twin Fans)

Appearence: Short man with messy black hair. Has an expressionless face and always has tired rings around his eyes. He wheres a white coat with blue accents.

''Where will it lead him now... - ''Man Chong

Jiang Gan- One of Zhou Yu's best friends. In DW he is a michevious, delusional psycopath. He often screams at his men when they don't listen to his commands. Like his historical counterpart he tries desparently to get Zhou Yu to join Wei.

Weapon: Tri Blades (SSMMR2)

Appearence: A tan skinny man with unsettling eyes. He wears an outfit similar to Zhou Yu except it's blue and has armour on the arms, elbows, and chest. He also wear's a helment with horns attatched.

''Lord Zhou Yu? Where...where did you go! -'' Jiang Gan

Zhang Hong- One of the Two Zhangs. In DW he and his brother are two of Sun Quan's most trusted advisors. Unlike most stratagist he and his brother are rather humorous and relaxed. He is much more cruel and sadistic compared to his brother. He calls himself the Harbiture of Death. When he dies he gives all his titles to his brther.

Weapon: Scythe

Appearence: A tall hansome man with long black hair. He wears a coat that is red with black accents.

''All you fools beware. I am Zhang Hong the Harbiture of Death! - ''Zhang Hong

Zhang Zhao- Zhang Hong's younger brother and one of the Two Zhangs. In DW he is very similar to his brother but is far more kind and friendly. Also like his brother he enjoys annoying Lianshi. He serves Wu to the very end.

Weapon: Thin Sword (DW6)

Appearence: Wears an outfit just like his brother except instead of black he has white accents. Like his brother he has long black hair and a handsome but younger face.

''Lord Sun Quan don't tire yourself. - ''Zhang Zhao

Cheng Pu- An extremly serious and well known Wu officer. His DW counterpart reflects this in his brave and straight forward personality. He doesn't usually socialize and rarely speaks in emotion. He has a friendly rivalry with Han Dang.

Weapon: Anchor

Appearence: Shin Sangoku Musou Blast appearence.

''Han Dang will you wipe off that stuid smile. - ''Cheng Pu

Zu Mao- Sun Jian's best friend. In DW he acts as a grandfather like figure to Sun Jian's children. He follows his friend into battle and is the first person to join his army. Like his historical counterpart he sacrifices himself in order to make sure his friend can escape.

Weapon: Sword of War and Sheath

Appearence: Similar to Zhu Zhi's Shin Sangoku Musou Blast appearence.

''My friend you have to esceape. Don't worry I'll hold off these rats. - ''Zu Mao

Zhu Zhi- Zhu Ran's adoptive father. DW depicts him as a very harsh father and never really has any compliments to give his son. He's a harsh a monotone warrior. Like his son he has an obsession fire. He is friends with his fellow Wu elders.

Weapon: Flame Sword

Appearence: I tall man covered in black armor. In battle every inch of his body is covered in armor.

''Zhu Ran...fight harder! - ''Zhu Zhi

Sun Lang- One of Sun Jian's sons. Unlike the others he has a different mother and often feels left out. In DW he is shy and quiet. His main contribution is the first sign of proof Wu was becoming more tyrannical due to his unjust execution.

Weapon: Ji (similar to Zhang Liao in DW5)

Appearence: A younger looking version of the DW Hero Lietenant.

''I...I'm the son of the Tiger of Jiangdong! And I will not allow you to bring Wu to further tyranny! - ''Sun Lang

Dong Xi- A brave and loyal man. DW depicts him as a man who's really well liked and friendly. However he tends to get overly excited and jumpy during a battle. He often has contest between his fellow officers in battle. He is notably a giant man. He serves Wu during Sun Ce and Sun Quan's time.

Weapon: Rod and Shield (DW5)

Appearence: Taller more muscular version of Jiang Qin's Shin Sangoku Musou Blast design.

''Hey Zhu Ran, Gan Ning, I bet I can bag more enemies than you two combined. - ''Dong Xi

To be finished.