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IGDB / 42119

Samurai-Ghost

1992 Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Role-playing (RPG)
This action platformer features a samurai ghost from the depths of the underworld. In a past war, Kagekiyo managed to defeat the shogun Yoritomo and his clan. However, their evil spirits were not completely destroyed, and now, in the world known as Dark Side, they seek the time of their rebirth. In order to shatter those ambitions, Kagekiyo must make his way across seven zones and head for "The Heart of the Darkside" Show full summary

This action platformer features a samurai ghost from the depths of the underworld. In a past war, Kagekiyo managed to defeat the shogun Yoritomo and his clan. However, their evil spirits were not completely destroyed, and now, in the world known as Dark Side, they seek the time of their rebirth. In order to shatter those ambitions, Kagekiyo must make his way across seven zones and head for "The Heart of the Darkside" where Yoritomo lies in wait. Use spirit weapons to power up your sword, or other items, such as candles to recover health, and defeat the endless hordes of enemies. Each zone is not only protected by a boss but also includes demons as well as real samurai from 12th-century Japan. Get ready for some intense one-on-one combat action.

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✓ Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Genre ✓ Action Theme ✓ Fantasy Theme ✓ Single player Mode ✓ Side view Perspective ✓ Combat-focused Game feel
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This action platformer features a samurai ghost from the depths of the underworld. In a past war, Kagekiyo managed to defeat the shogun Yoritomo and his clan. However, their evil spirits were not completely destroyed, and now, in the world known as Dark Side, they seek the time of their rebirth. In order to shatter those ambitions, Kagekiyo must make his way across seven zones and head for "The Heart of the Darkside" where Yoritomo lies in wait. Use spirit weapons to power up your sword, or other items, such as candles to recover health, and defeat the endless hordes of enemies. Each zone is not only protected by a boss but also includes demons as well as real samurai from 12th-century Japan. Get ready for some intense one-on-one combat action.

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Samurai-Ghost: release, platforms, and facts

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Studio & publishing

Developer
Namco
Publisher
Namco, Namco Bandai Games
Franchise
Standalone
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So spielt es sich

Spielprofil

Modi
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action, Fantasy
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Wo & wann

Platform releases

  • Wii Oct 29, 2007
  • TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine 1992
  • Wii Nov 02, 2007
  • Wii Jan 08, 2008

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