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Dynasty Warriors... CHANGE. Yes we can.

Now i've been a long time Dynasty Warriors fan. Hell I got into the series when the first game came out. But with DW6:Empires coming out I figured there needs to be changes in say a Hypothetical DW7. I've compiled a list of things that will help out this legendary series.

1. Better voice acting: Especially in DW 6 and DW 5 some of the dialogue is even below Saturday Morning Anime standards (And THATS really bad)
2. Simplify the story: The game as most know is based off the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Now while that is fantastic source material for games but let's say your new t othe series and pick up... hm... let's say Dynasty Warriors 6. Most of the time you dont even know what's going on! KOEI you need to think about bringing in new players and not just Dynasty Warriors fans.
3. Better Weapons system: Okay the three weapons type in DW6 was good but technicly it's the same damn animations for the characters.
Okay here's how a new weapon system would work.
Standard: Basic move lists
Power: More centered around crowd clearing and alot more brutal
Tech: More stylish moves that have to do with stealth rather than power.
In other words each Weapon type should change how a character plays.
4. Upgrade the action: The Renbu System was a so-so in DW6. But let's make some comparisons shall we?
Devil May Cry: Extreme action and some serious John Woo type s**t
God of War: Brutal but stylish action that would make any Granny faint.
What gamers like these days in combat games is style. Yes while DW6 had more martial artsy type stuff it doesnt even compare to other games.
5. See the effects of battle: The word BATTLE is a pretty big word in Dynasty Warriors' vocabulary. But we dont really see the effects. For one i'm sure some would like to see some blood. Not a whole lot though, just like little small smidgens from fallen foot soldiers. Also we need to see the character's clothes wear out from battle like Battle Scars, ripped cloths, dirt, etc.
6. Better AI: While mowing down large groups of enemies is rewarding, the enemies just stand there like sacks of potatoes. We need more challenging battles and different enemy types. This will help make the game more rewarding.
7. Change Character looks: OPh I dont know... use hints from Sengoku Basara for examples in what i'm talking about.
8. Better multiplayer: IGN said this but i'm saying it anyway. Think about online battles with 20 or more players in the heat of combat.

Things that shouldnt change in DW
1. The music: I personally love Dynasty Warriors music. The mix of Rock and classic Chinese instruments is fantastic and always pumps me up for battle.
2. The one man versus a thousand: This should never change. While yes there are plenty of things to improve the One man versus a thousand has always been DW's mainstay. The pure satisfaction of taking down multiple enemies with one slash from your Pike, there is nothing quite like it.