Sengoku 3 (2001)

Developer: Noise Factory
Publisher: D4 Enterprise, SNK
Platforms: Arcade, Neo Geo AES, Neo Geo MVS, Linux, Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Genres: Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Arcade
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 17 player ratings

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How it feels

A ninja-themed beat-em-up with character selection and branching paths as a clan battles an evil emperor.

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About

The game takes a greater departure from its predecessors in both story and presentation. The heroes are now members of a ninja clan who have to dispatch an evil emperor before he is released. Players can choose which character they want for the first time, each having their own strengths and weaknesses. Two bosses that confront the player can also be playable after a certain chapter of the game, allowing players to re-select their character if they wish.

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