This (and the sequel) is perhaps the best sword-slinging action game around. An older game with severely outdated graphics, this game manages to keep what makes it so awesome: it's simple, but innovative combat system. Each of the PS action buttons does something, but button mashing won't win you matches. In fact, this game is about one-hit kills, using techniqes and strategies to slay your opponent as fast as possible. As such, matches tend to be quick, brutal affairs, with both opponents hopefully keeping up with one an other. There are some other attacks tho'. First off, each character has his own fighting style, with several stances to choose from. Also, most characters have a secondary throwing attack, from shuriken for distance kills, to a quick sand-in-the-eyes bit to temporarily disable opponenets. Of course, thrown weapons can be easilly blocked, so most kills are from solid sword strokes. The only character who doesn't apply to these rules is a gun-slinger cowboy type guy, who can be unlocked in the game. He's cheap, but entertaining to watch, and a good challenge for experienced players.
For as long as the fighting game genre been around, it had always been dependent on a tried and true life bar mechanic. It is a simple enough method to gauge your health status and that of your opponent, but barely real... Read Full Review
This game rules i have personally beat it millions of times. Its short but the fight is unmatched on the playstation. For its time it is a remarkable game. There is hidden contents such as hidden characters and ending ... Read Full Review
