The Nintendo Switch game, Touken Ranbu Warriors, is a fusion of two popular franchises – Touken Ranbu and Dynasty Warriors. Developed by Omega Force, this game brings together the classic hack-n-slash gameplay of Dynasty Warriors and the beloved characters of Touken Ranbu in an exciting new way. Here is a review of this unique game.
Story
The story of Touken Ranbu Warriors follows the original plot from the Touken Ranbu franchise. In a desperate attempt to save their country from destruction, two swordsmen known as Saniwa find themselves in an alternate dimension called The Eternal Sanctuary. Here they are responsible for restoring balance by using special powers to turn historical artifacts into humanoid warriors called Tousen. Joined by their faithful partner Kuramitsuha, Saniwa and their new recruits must battle against powerful forces that threaten to destroy everything they hold dear.
It’s an engaging plotline that’s spiced up with plenty of mysteries and surprises along the way. Fans of both franchises will find themselves eagerly awaiting each twist and turn as they progress through the story.
Gameplay
The gameplay behind Touken Ranbu Warriors is quite simple yet incredibly enjoyable. Players take control of one of four heroes – Saniwa, Akashi, Yamoto or Oborozuki – as they battle against hordes of enemies using hacks and slashes actions that are both responsive and satisfying. Each character has unique abilities depending on their type (melee or ranged) which can help turn the tide during battles.
What makes this game truly unique is its integration with Dynasty Warriors’ ‘capture-the-base’ feature which allows you to take over enemy forts in order to gain advantages in battle such as increased