Soul of the Samurai

Soul of the Samurai (1999)

by Konami
Genres:Adventure
Themes:Action, Fantasy, Historical, Horror
Story:Claim your destiny as a proud warrior and honor your ancestors in Soul of the Samurai for Sony's PlayStation. It's the end of the Edo Period in Old Japan and forces are plotting against the Shogunate. The most powerful of the Shogun's lieutenant's, Kizumi Danmasa, has made a pact with a demon to destroy him and seize control. But the forces of light are already moving against Kizumi. On the side of good, but unknowing of his role, is the samurai, Kotaro Hiba, who has returned to the village of his youth to visit his parents' grave. Things have changed, people are wary of him and his parents' grave has been ransacked. All roads seem to lead to Kizumi's castle. The story really begins when you find a young woman being attacked by unruly guards and intervene on her behalf. Enter Lin of Sekirei, Bakafu spy. After a quick scuffle with the crazed town guards, you exchange remarks and head your separate ways. This will not be the final meeting between you two...Show more
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user avatar@Psvitawasokuser avatar@Psvitawasok
January 31, 2025
Konami stepped up to develop and publish this action/horror classic. Fighting your way through an infestation along two characters stories to uncover their pasts and destinies. Classic tank controls made battles feel intense and combo variety, and weapon upgrades still feels good today.
user avatar@Angel015017user avatar@Angel015017
February 12, 2025
This rare gem needs more people to notice it. It is one of the first Samurai games i played and one of the few that i never got all of the weapons. I would very much like another chance to try again. Here it was called Ronin Blade.
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