Dynasty Tactics 2 PS2
Game Information
The sequel to Dynasty Tactics gives the player more tactics to choose from, and introduces some new characters and features. Like in the first game, the player assumes the role of 3 important leaders in ancient China: Cao Cao, Liu Bei and Sun Ce. A new choice is the warrior Lu Bu. The characters have their own, unique story paths, which are affected by choices and outcomes occurring during the chapters the game is divided into. The player organizes and moves his officers and armies over the map while engaging others, trying to fulfill certain objectives during a turn limit. For battles, the game switches from the map to a dedicated screen showing the battlefield. The battle system is a bit like chess: the player moves the units around the battlefield in a turn-based fashion, mostly trying to bring them in a position to pull off special tactics. Ideally, this results in effective combos, that may not only defeat enemy units, but also capture the leading officers, which may join the player (there are over 200 in the game). Morale and terrain need to be taken into consideration as well. Units have different abilities depending on their type and position in the army, Engineers may build useful installments like supply depots for example. Army strategists can use the link command retained from the previous game for pinning down enemy units and helping to rack up higher combos, in addition, they may order chains now. These allow individual officers to perform multiple tactics (provided the conditions are met for each of them), but cost morale. The game also contains a two player versus mode, which consists of random battles.
- TheGamesDB
| Released | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Developer | Nex Entertainment |
| Publisher | Koei |
| Players | 2 |
| Co-Op | No |
Game Rarity
| Average Price (USD) | Rarity | Popularity | $13.49 | 993 | 232 |
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Additional Information
Starting from a single capital, players must establish armies, nominate envoys, and recruit new officers to the cause while forming alliances, declaring war, and satisfying particular in-game objectives. The battles, which form the heart of play, pit armies of soldiers against one another in turn-based warfare. Each army under the player's control can be made up of four officers: a commander, strategist, and two generals, each of whom has thousands of soldiers at his disposal. The objective is to eradicate the opposing commander within a 30-day time limit (each day represents one full turn).
Battles take place atop grid-like fields, with each officer capable of moving a certain number of spaces based on factors such as unit type and terrain. Turn order is based on the morale of each officer, with the highest morale moving first. After moving to the designated spot, officers can then be positioned in one of the four cardinal directions to set up potential Tactic Combos. Each officer possesses unique battle tactics such as repel, charge, switch, and pit that can be employed when certain battlefield conditions are met. Once executed, a cinematic sequence will play depicting the two sides engaged in a skirmish or other pertinent action.
The ability to use tactics effectively involves proper placement and the correct orientation of an officer. The Aid Tactic, for example, can only be initiated when two allied officers are near an enemy, adjacent to each other, and are facing the same direction. Oftentimes, these tactics will automatically push or pull enemy units to different grid spaces, thereby facilitating the execution of Tactic Combos. Tactic Combos can be unleashed when the outcome of one tactic automatically triggers the necessary conditions required to execute another, with each subsequent combo doling out greater damage than the last.
Although tactics are far more effective than ordinary attacks, they can only be used a limited number of times. At the conclusion of battle, the officer's level is increased based on the deeds performed in battle. High-level officers command larger numbers of troops and are also capable of executing advanced tactics. Between battles, players are taken to a map of the region, detailing enemy positions, political alignment, and other such pertinent information.
Controls: Gamepad/Joystick
Box Description
"D/entyofintense-Dar/eøayDacå"
-Stuff Gamer
"a wormy sequel"
-gamespot.com
Tactical Combos and Links,
and the New Tactical Chain System!
Use Tacticäl Chains to unleash multiple tactics in a single turn
Combine attacks wjth allied officers to forge devastating "Team Tactics"
Twice the number of Tactics as the Original!
Leam new tactics at the BarrackS
More powerful attacks: "Fire Volley," "Entice," and "Melee"
Employ spies to infiltrate enemy forces
Play as Lu Bu, the Ultimate Warrior of the Three Kingdoms!
joins Cao Cap, Liu Bei/ and Sun Ce with epic new ådventures,
multiple story branpheS and endings
Move
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Vibration Function
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Alcohol Reference
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4
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