Samurai-Ghost (1992)

Developer: Namco
Publisher: Namco, Namco Bandai Games
Platforms: Wii, TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine
Genres: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

How it feels

A ghostly samurai slashes through the underworld across seven zones to stop a fallen shogun's evil revival.

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About

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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