Shin Sangoku Musou 5 Special arrives at the end of the PS2 cycle with dated visuals and a reduced cast. The gameplay stays musou, but the magic fades. Mostly for Koei completists.
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Category
Action2 players12+
Co-op
Split screen
Description
A Koei action game released in 2008, the Japanese Special edition of Shin Sangoku Musou 5 (Dynasty Warriors 6 in the West). An expanded reissue of the PS3 Shin Sangoku Musou 5 ported to PS2 with additional content and new playable characters. An ultra-late PS2 release, as the franchise shifts to PS3 and Xbox 360. Japanese and Asian exclusivity.
Shin Sangoku Musou 5 Special review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾3,9 GB📅02/10/2008
Published by Koei
Shin Sangoku Musou 5 Special (PS2) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
The Asian Special version of Shin Sangoku Musou 5, gathering the fifth game and its expanded content after an entry whose overhaul was contested. Still common, its interest lies in this complete regional edition of a divisive entry rather than scarcity. A niche piece for Musou fans attentive to Asian runs wanting this game in its rounded-out form.
