Sengoku Basara Collection HD PS3

Sengoku Basara Collection HD is a compilation of the first three editions of the Sengoku Basara series, which have been adapted to operate at high resolutions on PlayStation 3. The series was created by Capcom, Japan. The collection includes games by Sengoku Basara (PlayStation 2, 2005), Sengoku Basara 2 (PlayStation 2, 2006) and Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes (Wii, 2007). Only the first part was released in the West, under the changed title Devil Kings. In this version, however, it was heavily modified and rejected many important elements of the series, taking the action to the fantasy world and combining it with the Devil May Cry series.

The plot of the titles was loosely based on the history of Japan, and more specifically on the more than 100-year-long period of Sengoku, in which many feudal rulers fought against each other for domination over the country. The heroes of the title are real-life characters who play key roles in the course of civil war. However, their appearance and character traits fell victim to a huge fantasy of the creators. The scenario of all games is therefore full of comic and exaggerated action and events rubbing against a parody, which are characteristic of the production from the Land of the Cherry Blossom. It is worth mentioning that Sengoku Basara enjoys great popularity in its homeland, especially among the female part of the audience, mainly due to the almost exclusively male cast. Over the years, the games have been adapted in the form of comic books, feature films, animated series, as well as theatrical and musical performances.

Sengoku Basara is a faithful copy of the one found in all games from the Dynasty Warriors series, created by Koei. So we are dealing with a battle action game, from the perspective of a third person. During the game we can control one of the many warriors who have a specific weapon and movement resources. We travel through large locations where dozens of identical enemies stand on our way at once. Duels with them are interrupted by cut-scenes, thanks to which we get to know the story and fights with bosses. The collection does not introduce any new elements to this simple scheme. However, the graphic design has changed. Improved character models and textures and some animations. The creators have also introduced trophy service, which will please amateurs of virtual achievements.

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Last updated on 12 September 2012