Sengoku BASARA 4 MASSIVE UPDATE POST PART 3 (DLC, Pre-orders,and Tie ins)

With the release date of Sengoku BASARA 4 approaching, those who wish to pre-order the game have been given a dizzying amount of options. We here at Game-Kei want to help sort the madness.

All Pre-orders:

All Pre-Orders for Sengoku BASARA 4 include - Masamune Date Training DLC

Originally from the anime and rendered for BSR48 Winner's Video, This training outfit Masamune includes the practice outfit and practice sword (Boken) Capcom has revealed that putting on the DLC outfits will change the phrases said at the completion of a stage as well as the character BGM music. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

E-Capcom Pre-Orders: 

Capcom's Online Store E-Capcom has offers to drive the Sengoku BASARA fans crazy. 

ALL E-CAPCOM PRE-ORDERS COME WITH IEYASU TOKUGAWA DLC AND DUST COVER

Ieyasu Tokugawa "Gakuen BASARA" DLC 

From the Sengoku BASARA spin off manga "Gakuen BASARA" (Campus BASARA), This DLC puts Ieyasu in a modern school outfit. 

Captain of the Go and Shogi clubs at school, Ieyasu Tokugawa has his eyes set on the student council as well. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Ieyasu Tokugawa dust cover - Not enough Ieyasu? Change your game's dust cover to show the one who unified Japan. 

E-Capcom Pre-Order sets: 

Base package - 6,900 Yen (aprx 69.00 USD)  . Includes Masamune and Ieyasu DLC and dust cover. 

Special Set 1 - Hyakkaryoran Tebako (Treasure box of Achievements) - 8,790 Yen 

This treasure box available through all companies, comes full of goodies: 

Left to right: Masamune Date Collector's box, Sengoku BASARA 4 Movie Contents, Commander's book of secrets

Commander's book of secrets.
The highlight of this pre-order set, the commander's book of secrets allows the readers to see character designs, historical information, and profiles. The book also includes animation notes from Production I.G. for the animated sequences. A special treat for fans is the inclusion of drawings of characters by famed Manga Circle "CLAMP"
CLAMP famous for their creations such as "X/1999" "Card Captor Sakura" "Magic Knight Rayearth" and "xxxHOLiC" have publicly been fans of the Sengoku BASARA series.
Their drawings include:
Full color illustrations of Masamune Date, Mitsunari Ishida, Sakon Shima and Katsuie Shibata.

1 Color illustrations of Yukimura Sanada & Sasuke Sarutobi, Nagatora Ii & Oichi, and Ashikaga. A surprise character illustration will join the one color illustrations.
Interviews with the director from Production I.G., Sengoku BASARA series producer, and CLAMP members are included in the book as well.

Sample of profile page featuring Katsuie Shibata.

Full two page spread shows Production I.G.'s art on the opposite page. Featuring Sakon Shima. 

Movie Contents Book:
This book contains the scripts for the game and animation sequences. It also includes many storyboards from Production I.G. 

The Masamune Date Collector's box holds all the items together.

Pre-ordering this box set gives you the Masamune Date dust cover and custom PS3 theme.

NOTE: 
LEATHER CASE SETS DO NOT COME WITH THE MASAMUNE DUST JACKET. They do come with the Masamone DLC however. 

Leather case set 1 :
9,900 Yen - A4 sized "Dragon King Cracked Vase" leather case, Ieyasu Tokugawa DLC & Cover, Masamune Date DLC.

The leather case comes in the dimensions W110 X H165 X D10. It features the Wood Block Printing style animal adaptions of Masamune Date and Katsuie Shibata used in their "Giga BASARA" attacks.

Leather case set 2: 
9,900 Yen - A4 sized "Western evil gambler" leather case, Ieyasu Tokugawa DLC & Cover, Masamune Date DLC.

The leather case comes in the dimensions W110 X H165 X D10. It features the Wood Block Printing style animal adaptions of Mitsunari Ishida and Sakon Shima used in their "Giga BASARA" attacks.

HMV Japan/Loppi 

Natora Ii "Wedding Dress"

Naotora Ii's wedding might have been ruined by the Takeda clan, but that doesn't stop her from wearing her wedding dress. This bridezilla has more then a cake topper to hit you with. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Included with the game is a Masamune Date, Mitsunari Ishida and Nagatora Ii dust cover. The cover is illustrated by Production I.G. studios. 

Tsutaya/Bic Camera/Softmap/Kojima 

Sakon Shima "Pair Blade Kung Fu" 

Fans the Basara franchise can appreciate this Bruce Lee/Kill Bill inspired costume. The costume reminds players that Sakon Shima is the only character to have two unique fighting styles. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Included with the game is a Sakon Shima dust cover 

Furuhonchijo/Amazon.co.jp

Katsuie Shibata "Absolute Justice"

Styled after the character "Nagamasa Azai", Shibata's choice of costume reflects the not only values they both held dear, But also the role he played in the death of Azai. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Included with the game is a Katsuie Shibata dust cover 

Geo

Yukimura Sanada "Azure Dragon"

Famous tactician Sun Tzu said "Know thy self, Know thy enemy" Somehow, Yukimura Sanada has taken that to the extreme in this costume themed after his intense rival and sometimes enemy, Masamune Date. 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Included with the game is a Yukimura Sanada (back in red) dust cover 

Edion

Mitsunari Ishida "DMC Virgil Ver."

"Might controls everything. And without strength, you cannot protect anything. Let alone yourself." - Virgil A quote fitting of both the costume and the character. Mitsunari Ishida takes the field in this costume named "Virgil" 

Video Demonstration of the costume

Included with the game is Mitsunari Ishida dust cover 

Tie in game

Gaist Crushers X Sengoku BASARA 4 

Capcom's newest franchise "Gaist Crushers" has since TGS offered the "Jet Masamune" Gaist as one that can be beaten and achieved in game.
After the Gaist dragon is beaten, your selected character can equip his soul stone

Gaist "Jet Masamune" 

Main form 

Weapon Form 

Extreme Form (Uses the Gaist Beast "Jet Masamune") 

The game is available now on the Nintendo 3DS

(The Nintendo 3DS is region locked. Only a Japan region 3DS can play this game)


LINKS:
Capcom's official "Sengoku BASARA 4" web page - http://www.capcom.jp/basara4/

Buying options
E-Capcom site - http://www.e-capcom.com/basara4/
HMV Japan - Sengoku BASARA 4 (HMV Japan ships world wide) (Please be aware that HMV has not announced if their pre-order of the treasure box comes with the Naotora Ii DLC and Jacket at this time)
Softmap - http://www.sofmap.com/product_detail/exec/_/sku=12195462/-/gid=GF08030000
Amazon Japan - Sengoku BASARA 4 (Treasure box)
Geo - Can only be pre-ordered at a physical store
Edion - http://www.edion.com/CSfLastGoodsPage_001/154666
Tenso (Overseas shipping and buying service) - www.tenso.com/en/

Sengoku BASARA 4 MASSIVE UPDATE POST PART 2 (Game Play and New Features)

In part two of our article, we are going to bring some of the newest features of the game to light.

This first game play guide trailer indicated that the previous button scheme for the series has remained mostly the same. The square, triangle, X, and circle button features remain the same. Returning from Sengoku BASARA 3 utage, is the the L1 + triangle combo. This move is a variation of the triangle attack.

New moves to the game include the R2 switch. The R2 attack (Since Sengoku BASARA 3) is an attack that can be equipped. The R2 attack in SB3 and utage was limited to three options and only one at a time. Usually this was ranged attack or element based. (I.E. One of Masamune's attack options was "Hell Dragon" which was a lightening ranged attack.) Now in 4, two of these attacks can be equipped. By pressing L1 and R2 the attack can be changed. (see 0:25 in the trailer above)

The L1 button also remains as the guard button. However, newly added is the ability to dodge. Holding the L1 button while moving in a direction creates a dodge affect. While the move was initially a side step, it can lead into a parry. If the dodge is timed correctly, the character will dash away. [0:43] A parry can lead into a duel if successful when fighting a warlord. (I.E. Main Characters). If you guard in air, you can recover from a fall by pressing X. Dodging, parrying, and dueling all help raise the "smart gauge"

By guarding and moving at the correct time, the character can perform an advanced dash

The smart gauge takes the place of the bust gauge from Sengoku BASARA 3 and Utage. (Utage had an additional gauge option that was reused from SB2) The smart gauge gives the player extra strength and a different move set for a short period of time. When this mode is activated, an elevated BASARA move can be complete if the BASARA gauge is full. The smart gauge is also filled by taking over camps. The smart gauge boost is activated by pressing L1 + R1 (this was previously a shortcut for the BASARA attack)

A fan requested move added into the mix is "Comrade Directive". When using the assist mode, the assisting character can be directed to attack certain areas. Pressing the L2 button summons the supporting character. If the move is initiated during an aerial attack, the supporting character will continue the aerial attack. They can also attack and collect the contents of treasure boxes. [1:47]

Comrade Directive allows you to select where the assisting character can go. 

Comrade Directive can even continue areal combos

The most anticipated move is the "Giga BASARA" After having used the "Commander Directive" command, if the BASARA gauge is full, the two characters will have a joint BASARA attack (called Giga BASARA) the attack is the same for all characters. However, the ending and beginning animation sequences change based on who is in the attack team. [2:30]

Players in select stages can now pick up large guns and other weapon. While using an targeting system, the player can target soldiers, camp guards and key items in the stage.

Sengoku BASARA 4: FPS edition 

In game leveling up has also been added. Unlike previous BASARA games where the player leveled up after beating the stage, they can level up while playing. When new moves are unlocked, they are immediately available for the player to use.

Character, Weapons, and Armor can all level up in stage. 

If a new attack is unlocked through leveling, it can be available right away. 

Players aren't the only ones who have powered up. The enemy camp leader now has improved defense. By creating a tower, a camp can only be taken over after a series of timed attacks brings down the tower.

Camp leaders no long occupy a single hut

Timed events bring down the tower

Another new feature to the game is the ability for the enemy to summon a captain. This captain can rally the soldiers.

When this guy shows up, all hell will break lose. 

 Depending on the type of formation you are fighting, the enemy can rally in to one of many types of stacked formations. In addition to the gun tower a modified version using arrows has been added.

Another modified version is the wheel. Two new versions have been added.
Bomb Circle and Hammer Circle

A modification of the spear tornado has been added.

The Fire Tornado 

Shield stackers have also been modified.

Just when you thought it was safe, the no jump stacker. 

Bamboo warriors can deflect some attacks and camouflage themselves.  

New stacker additions. Not all details of their abilities have been released yet.

Double Cannon Man 

Human Ladder 

Magical Barrier Ninjas 

Stilts Warrior 

Not all the stackers are bad however. Newer additions include player friendly stackers.
The chef stacker can feed your army and you. But you can look this gift horse in the mouth because it can also poison your army and kill all your men. When it glows purple beware.

The chef prepares a poisonous rice ball for your team.

The money carrying soldiers return as well. This time the can stack but a word of caution, some of them are decoys.

Money Money Money 

Finally the newest captain directives affect the lowly foot soldiers.

When the is given, foot soldiers can sudden bare spears.

Mitsunari is crushed by a dog pile. 

These soldiers can run around fast enough to fling you away.

 Despite all the information that has come out, Capcom has announced that they aren't done yet.

LINKS:
Capcom's official "Sengoku BASARA 4" web page - http://www.capcom.co.jp/BASARA4/