The Last Blade (1997)

Developer

SNK

Publisher

D4 Enterprise, Plug In Digital, SNK, SNK Playmore

Platforms

Arcade, Neo Geo AES, Windows Mixed Reality, Web browser, PlayStation 3, Linux, Wii, PC (Microsoft Windows)

Genres

Fighting, Arcade

Rating

3.7 of 5, 22 player ratings

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A disciplined, methodical clash of blades where every choice of stance and style carries weight against a backdrop of traditional Japanese artistry.

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About

The Last Blade is a fighting game developed and published by SNK and released in arcades in 1997. It is set in a fictional version of late 19th-century Japan and features a roster of sword-wielding characters. The game uses a weapon-based combat system with selectable fighting styles that emphasize speed or power. Its presentation draws heavily on historical themes and traditional Japanese aesthetics.

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