After more than a decade and a half of these things, it would be understandable to grow sick of the formula over the countless iterations. Heck, one wonders what the rate of burn out is like for the creative minds at Omega Force. Yet, they always manage to tweak the formula, adding and subtracting elements each time, leading to interesting results. This philosophy can be seen in Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada. It is obvious that the same engine from the last Samurai Warriors game is being used, but it really does feel like a fresh, focused take on the Musou series.
Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada combines the tried and true hack and slash gameplay with the historic conquests of one of Japan’s greatest samurai, Yukimura Sanada. Before diving into his forty-eight year lifespan, you get to know his father Masayuki who was a threat on the battlefield with his fighting and off the battlefield for his strategizing. The allegiance of the Sanada clan has decided the fate of many wars, but those who had them in their service knew that their loyalty was fickle and could change with the tides of war.
Through the course of his Samurai Warriors Spirit of Sanada Review, David finds himself worried for the future of Musou games for the first time. He thinks the games are on a downward trend.
Jae channels the spirit of the X button in his latest review.