Pros vs. Cons | Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada

[@Megumi_Bandicoot]

The Spirit of Sanada's story is so massive, it makes SW4 and SW4-II look like beta games.

[@ChrisGildart]

Would honestly love to see Spirit of Sanada style stories in the future. If they released separate lower priced games for each clan, I'd pick them up for sure.

[@xanderfm6868]

@@ChrisGildart your wish has been heard, there's sw5 that I think will focus only on youth-mid age Nobunaga Oda's story. Would like to see SW5 which focused on the Hideyoshi's and another dlc for Ieyasu's

[@derrickhaggard]

@@xanderfm6868 I would love to see a Spirit of Sanada style game/plot for the Hojo especially given what they go through including Ujiyasu the guy who is essentially not only a badass but also a caring father who everyone including his children, his wife, Kai, and his other retainers and followers as family be forced to make the hard call and "harden his heart" and give his youngest son Suburu up to the Uesegi Clan, the calls to help what's left of the Imagawa fend off the Takeda, and help Suburu now known as Kagetora try to gain the leadership of Uesegi Clan, the battles against the Toyotomi leading up to the death of Ujiyasu and most of his surviving sons at the battle of Odawara Castle, culminating in the final two fights between Lady Hayakawa and Kai at Sekigahara, and Osaka Castle.

[@ComicsGamingAndAnime]

I just now 5 years later thought of that

[@KabutoZombie]

easily the best thing about this game was adult yukimura getting an extension to his moveset. up to 4 charge attacks after his first 5 normal attacks and they all look fucking sick.

[@ChrisGildart]

+The Real Dio Adult Yukimura's move set is amazing! And I really like his character design.

[@moomanchu608]

The last map hits hard with the twin cherry blossoms

[@saiken811]

"the next one I would pick would be the Oda" Looks like you have your wish granted!

[@ChrisGildart]

And I am so excited!!!

[@Seraphil1]

While the Oda would be cool for a Spirit of Sanada-style game, I think they get plenty of exposure and story focus already. The Sanada were still rather minor with only really Yukimura getting focus in past games, so I think another lesser-known clan would benefit from the attention. Preferably a clan from the other end of Japan that got little mention in Spirit of Sanada like the Mori or Shimazu.

[@iagoofdraiggwyn98]

Or the Otomo.

[@michaelbandada9887]

Probably Date Masamune and his clan could get their chance to shine in a Spirit of Sanada-esque game

[@TriAzF]

@@michaelbandada9887 Masamunes story would be really interesting. It’s commonly said that he was born too late, and that by the time he took command of his clan, Hideyoshi had practically already conquered Japan but he was really talented and smart. I think him going from a young ambitious ruler of a small clan to the old, disgruntled and unhappy man he was during the Siege of Osaka

[@grandoblivion5268]

You somewhat foretold SW5

[@pauloh.alchaar]

Katsunaga story alongside Mori would be a great DLC, He charged against Leyasu forces by another path, just like Yukimura did, and defended Osaka till his last breath too.

[@spalenzagabriel]

I took a while to buy this game in steam and I’m taking it quite slowly to finish the main story. It feels great. If they do something like this for other clan... I’d love to see the Nagao-Uesugi. From kid Kagetora with Tamekage and Harukage to Kagekatsu enduring the post Sekigahara humiliation

[@mistergremm735]

The Final Osaka Yukimura variation is something i demand in SW5, i mean the moveset felt so goood

[@Honest-King]

Semi op not just good ....

[@michaelbandada9887]

The Spirit of Sanada fixed the timeline error regarding Sanada Yukimura’s service under Takeda Shingen by making his father, Masayuki Sanada, be the player character during the legendary battles at Kawanakajima until the massacre at Nagashino

[@srtlowe2165]

I really enjoy the balance of pro vs cons in these videos. Great format keep it up!

[@X1erra]

Other than the narrative, I think the part that really makes Spirit of Sanada sell it for me is the educational aspect. Hyperlinks on the dialogues with relevant information. You actually study the Warring States history and you feel really smart now that you can piece together events and know their legacy after finishing the game.

[@lonelyqueen86]

My biggest gripe with Spirit of Sanada is the bizzare decision to exclude Hideyori. There is a gaping hole in the end game narrative where he should be and lil Cha Cha is a poor substitute. I feel like if they had made her character a little more mature looking (Nioh 1 Lady Cha Cha was bad ass) and not with such a heavy kawaii style, the idea of her having a grown son wouldn't be so offputting. ridiculous. I havent really replayed this game since because of it.

[@TheBukoStudio]

Heyyy! Guess what! The aging problem you stated here is still a problem in SW5. That is so unfortunate. :(

[@insidemagicworld]

man i in love with your videos about warriors games

[@maxlor6206]

I love this one not gonna like it freaking made me cry and wish that there an alternative storyline and ending like dude this is like a Japanese movie man the story of this is so good and god damn emotional where your not just playing another samurai warrior game you are playing a story a Sanada story the story of how our boy yukimura went out not just a warrior but a man with determination.

[@MatsuKaZa67]

Wtf happened in the production of SW5? I thought SW4 base better than 5, this looks revolutionary

[@089Stargazer]

Beautiful game, This is the only KOEI game that make me emotional

[@wockyk13]

Hey Chris! Sorry if this isn’t the right place to ask but do you know when Masayuki Sanada (Youth) appears in the teahouse? I can’t find any guide regarding it 😭

[@digitalfanboy6557]

4:00 Sasuke: oh yeah! now taste my chidori!

[@hlewis5217]

When can’t they release this in English on Switch? I’m DYING to play since I don’t have a PS4 or speak Japanese! Played through SW5 and it was alright, wish i could play Spirit of Sanada though!

[@DenlyTan]

The in depth narrative is very touching...

[@hulCAWmanianUniverse]

i just hope they make a warriors game more focused on our CAWs. no i didn't meant that sw4 CAW story mode of chasing clothing merchants and stuff. i meant i want a sense of belonging for our own created characters

[@ChrisGildart]

Have you played the Samurai Warriors Chronicles games? 3 is really good and is on 3DS and Vita.

[@hulCAWmanianUniverse]

@@ChrisGildart yes. i didn't like that thing. i'm more into just adding CAWs in every installment for free mode with all apparel pieces. hence why i always play empires for the CAWs itself. always going to create my disco OC everytime. i am a CAW channel afterall

[@hulCAWmanianUniverse]

wait i played the sw4 chroinicle. which i didn't really like, but 3 chronicles. not quite

[@yqmelody]

From the sounds of it, the extra stages to collect resources sounds like a chore

[@Darkheart1413]

I’ve not played this game. It’s on my list. But from the various videos I have watched, I really think this is how all warriors games should be

[@660kenny]

Yukimura adult and sasuke moveset are amazing.

[@insidemagicworld]

i hate the age too, in anime we have a kid kunoichi who yukimura save but in this game we have only teen kunoichi and a kid yukimura to adult yukimura and kunoichi stills looks the same what???

[@wolfhound146]

6:14 what is this game?

[@ChrisGildart]

That's Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate.

[@FanilaChannel]

Can we play co-op on split-screen?

[@ChrisGildart]

Yes. All the Dynasty Warriors Gundam games have split screen co-op.

[@ebindelgado9660]

This games was my 1st musou game

[@nikkohayashi5182]

why am i so addcited with all of the reviews... hahahha

[@syokusanagi]

7:37 her weapon is a hair clip lol

[@jonathansoko1085]

Orochi 4 is still my personal fav but this one maybe second

[@XAn0nymousX0]

I haven't played any of these since the first one on the PS2. I would have loved to see the custom character Creation and the endless tower with increasing difficulty carry forward. So far I've been having a blast playing this again though.

[@guilianosoesman6888]

I love this game so much Mature yukimura is a beast

[@abdulmohaimenusman21]

could i play this on pc without xbox controller?

[@Orochi97Jr]

Did this game have English dub??

[@ChrisGildart]

No, nothing after SW3 had English for the SW series.

[@Orochi97Jr]

@@ChrisGildart Who voiced 1:20?????

[@ChrisGildart]

That would be me.

[@Orochi97Jr]

@@ChrisGildart Damn In didn't notice that.

[@Orochi97Jr]

@@ChrisGildart Ah and congratulations for the 1000 subscribers by the way.👍👍👍👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrisozorio2487]

Million dollar question can this use the dlc outfits for samurai warriors 4-2

[@ChrisGildart]

None of the DLC from SW4, SW4-II, or SW4E carry over. :(

[@chrisozorio2487]

Chris Gildart damn thanks

[@ChrisGildart]

No problem!

[@kerronmcsween6095]

I'm a huge fan of Samurai Warriors games☝️☺️, and an obsessor of Matsukaza horse😏😂, alright my thoughts it looks and sounds😔, AAAAAAWESOME😃👍, give me it, in my book I'll give it 10/10

[@derrickhaggard]

I still have to play this game.

[@zbolt02]

so I dont know anything about this channel and I usually dislike corny ass jokes in reviews for games in which I just want to know the detail, but I have to say that intro was funny.

[@ChrisGildart]

Thanks! Hopefully the rest of the video was enjoyable too. :P

[@azureascendant994]

I only have two gripes about this game one is Masayuki's design... He looks too much like Sima Yi from DW. Hahaha, Did Sima Yi get reincarnated into the sengoku period? As Masayuki? Second is they should've added more characters like Masayuki's brothers, Lady Yamate or Yukimura's wife. If these characters were more or involved Sanada family would be complete. Also Muramatsu as a playable character would've been good too.

[@fathihassan5643]

Is it 2 player: co op like the rest?

[@ChrisGildart]

Spirit of Sanada is one of the few Warriors games that is not 2 player.

[@freelanceart1019]

@@ChrisGildart very sad considering dynasty warriors have the most gameplay mechanics and least story.

[@sushishogun2486]

Also great video!

[@ChrisGildart]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@justdoingdalies4383]

where did the english dub came from?

[@ChrisGildart]

That was me lol

[@justdoingdalies4383]

@@ChrisGildart damn I started checking stores when I heard the cutscene in english lol. I was hopping there was a dub for this the anime was dubbed.

[@ChrisGildart]

@@justdoingdalies4383 Sorry. Glad to know my voice acting is good enough to pass. Haha

[@superiorgamedude]

Is this considered to be the definitive version of SW4?

[@ChrisGildart]

No. This is a stand alone spin-off that focuses on the Sanada clan's story. I wouldn't say there's any one game that's a "definitive" version of SW4 because even SW4 and SW4-II have different mechanics and completely different stories.

[@superiorgamedude]

@@ChrisGildart Well, in that case, I'll probably just stick with 4-II then for my main series SW marathon leading up to SW5, even though I have low expectations for it. Btw, I'm a huge fan of your work Chris.

[@ChrisGildart]

@@superiorgamedude thanks! Glad you enjoy the videos! I would say SoS is probably a good indicator of how the story will be handled in SW5.

[@superiorgamedude]

@@ChrisGildart That much I know, due to the primary focus on one clan rather than all of them together.

[@dissidentsaint1413]

No spoiler alert? your just gonna mention a character dies in the end. -_-

[@Karcossa]

Dissident Saint It is based on history. It’s not like we didn’t know these people die at some point.

[@dissidentsaint1413]

@@Karcossa you know what I meant, and not everyone knows that specific history, just pointing out you should of put a spoiler alert, I was interested in getting this game. :\

[@Karcossa]

Dissident Saint honestly, if you’ve played true Samurai games the death has been mentioned before - I wouldn’t let that deter me from playing the game, but then to each their own.

[@uriahRhone-medrano]

@@dissidentsaint1413 I agree

[@momotaka7276]

agree, i just wanted to know the mechanic pros and cons, this spoiled the story for me and im not gonna get it anymore (btw never played any samurai warrior games )

[@williamhowe1]

Everytime you yell con I'm expecting Ricardo Montalban to show up.

[@SentaiQueen]

Mercury is in retrograde? . You know RMP wrestling?

[@mrgreen027]

Subbed

[@ChrisGildart]

Thanks!🤘

[@misterpayah7723]

I usually don't mind having only-JP voice acting but musou games are an exception, the lack of English voices since SW3 prevented me from playing newer entries. Musou games are so hectic that having to read text while also performing combos is untenable. All the while, the in-battle dialogues advance the plot and characters, so being unable to appreciate that aspect of the presentation really takes away a lot. It's unfortunate.

[@wastingtime2380]

I never played with english dub, that's not a problem to me

[@sushishogun2486]

Daimyo Takeda Shingen 1521-1573 Sanada Yukimura 1567-1615 Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu 1543-1616 sanada masayuki 1547-1611 Shogun Tokugawa Hidetada 1579-1632 Daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi 1537-1598 Daimyo Ishida Mitsunari 1560-1600 Daimyo Takeda Katsuyori 1546-1582 Daimyo Oda Nobunaga 1534-1582

[@Felpscos]

i hate that my potato notebook can't run spirit of the sanada as smooth as SW4II, because this game is fucking better

[@sarawutsukkasem4803]

Con. SoS is so lag ,even you have high spec PC

[@seeyang9821]

Pro: Spirit of Sanada has the stages similar to 4 and 4-II. Con: I wish they have 3, 4, 4-II and Spirit of Sanada in English dub.

[@iantodd9271]

sengoku basara samurai heroes pleaaaaase!

[@cozbox2356]

I mean whether you like it or not biologically speaking a teenager is already an adult . especially by 16 the legal age in most countries . so saying the kid looks abit off older means nothing

[@natsu4fairytailflame991]

Just finished the game on switch and it was all japanese no english subs Sigh.... but the music in the end when yukimura was charging alone was epic Sad he died :( But game itself is amazing Would definitely buy again with western release

[@ChrisGildart]

This is something Koei needs to do now. Why haven't we got a western release of these ports already?

[@natsu4fairytailflame991]

Chris Gildart ikr Ahh yes back in the old days when u just wanna lay down on ur bed and play the games all friday night Button smash >>> Netflix&chill I'd rather smash buttons til my thumbs go ache and numb X) pfft

[@mr_chere]

I would add another con to the mix - atrocious performance on PC Even modern GPUs can't handle this game with PS4 graphics and maintain 60 fps

[@treaon511]

Yea it took some tinkering just for me to get a consistent 40-45fps on Steam deck when with 4-II and 5 I could run everything on max. Honestly wild they never optimized it more but did for the switch reselling which was Japan only anyways 💀

[@ChrisGildart]

Interesting. I've only played a couple of stages in SoS on PC. I should give it another go to see how it performs on my rig.

[@mr_chere]

@@treaon511 i managed to achieve 60 fps on RTX 3060 by setting shadows and reflections to medium, disabling light shafts and ambient oclusion, while other settings are on high. Looks pretty good, performance is stable, but the amount of GPU load is actually insane. Sanada Maru is more GPU intensive then Sony open world games like Horizon Zero Dawn or Days Gone 🤔

[@mamon3941]

WHY TF U ALL SPOILING THE ENDING😭😭😭IM IN PROGRESS WITH IT YET

[@connormcgregor2329]

Lol

[@xxdaizengar7xx]

This game seems like downgraded I like the smoothness and graphics quality of sw4.if only they could apply that to this game it sure is very good to me

[@ChrisGildart]

I don't know what you're playing on, but SoS only has 60 fps on PS4 Pro while SW4 has it on the base console. Don't know why, SoS isn't any more taxing on the hardware.