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'''The Warriors''' is a [[beat 'em up]] video game published by [[Rockstar Games]]. It was released on October 17, [[2005]] for [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Xbox]], and February 12, [[2007]] for [[PlayStation Portable]]. The game is based on the 1979 film, ''The Warriors''. The console versions of game were developed at [[Rockstar Toronto]], while the PSP port was developed by [[Rockstar Leeds]].
'''The Warriors''' is a [[beat 'em up]] video game published by [[Rockstar Games]]. It was released on October 17, [[2005]] for [[PlayStation 2]] and [[Xbox]], and February 12, [[2007]] for [[PlayStation Portable]]. The game is based on the 1979 film, ''The Warriors''. The console versions of game were developed at [[Rockstar Toronto]], while the PSP port was developed by [[Rockstar Leeds]].


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File:The Warriors PS2 PAL Box Art.png|PAL release
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==Story==
==Story==
The story is a loose re-imagining of ''Anabasis'' by the Greek author Xenophon. In addition to covering events depicted in the movie, the video game also acts as a precursor, establishing the Warriors' reputation all throughout New York City.
The story is a loose re-imagining of ''Anabasis'' by the Greek author Xenophon. In addition to covering events depicted in the movie, the video game also acts as a precursor, establishing the Warriors' reputation all throughout New York City.
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==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
[[File:The Warriors PS2 PAL Box Art.png|thumb|right|200px|PAL release]]
The Warriors is an [[action-adventure]] game which focuses heavily on brawling. Like most games from Rockstar Games, several minor gameplay elements are mixed into the experience, such as the ability to use spray paint to mark turf or to insult other gangs.
The Warriors is an [[action-adventure]] game which focuses heavily on brawling. Like most games from Rockstar Games, several minor gameplay elements are mixed into the experience, such as the ability to use spray paint to mark turf or to insult other gangs.