foomin

Nov 2 2008, 03:50 AM

SW and XL. where to start...i just entirely LOVE the whole feeling of the game, and i dislike that SW2 took after the DW series in terms of atmosphere and lack of Story paths and continuity of unique storylines. the noir-ish nature of SW/XL was so fitting for the era and for my tastes. i always go back to SW1 and XL, even when the other Musou games bore me.

i don't really care for many of the added SW2 characters as much as i do the original cast. i don't feel like trading Kunoichi, Goemon and Yoshi's uniqueness and removing Okuni and Ranmaru's Stories was balanced by the additions. i don't feel like Nagamasa, Nene and Musashi added enough of a different feel to remove and relegate those original characters to obscurity. thankfully lots of folks agreed and the missing three have made a return in Orochi, Ranmaru and Okuni have both played large parts in that Tale, and Yoshi was revamped and reinvented to much love in SW2:XL.

the removal of the branching story paths was nothing short of criminal, as that was one of the shining jewels of the SW series making it so different(better) than the DW series. i am truly hoping that that feature makes some sort of return in the future, and not just the one level Gaidens.

i did love the adding of the Island Folk as they made a great divergent storyline for the game. and SW2:XL's adds were all excellent. the noir-ish feel was partially restored and i have high hopes for SW3.