Underplayed Gems

Bushido Blade 2 (1998)

Bushido Blade 2 cover
Developer
Light Weight
Publisher
Square, Square Electronic Arts, Square Enix, Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 3, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Fighting
Rating
3.9 of 5, 19 player ratings
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

Every duel is a held breath — one clean strike ends everything, making each exchange a nerve-wracking test of patience and precision.

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About

The sequel to the most original and realistic fighting game - bigger, better and more brutal than ever. No life bars, no time limits, no mercy. And a single blow can still make the difference between life and death. 12 new warriors for a total of 20. New weapons, subweapons, stances and moves. 6 fighting modes, plus first-person view option. Each character follows their own story path, with unique encounters and endings. Two-handed swordplay, throwing weapons, mud-slinging and more. Unique body damage system allows you to incapacitate or kill with one well-placed strike. Run, dodge and slash through huge 3D settings.

What players say

A hyper-realistic sword duel sim where a single well-placed strike ends the fight, with no health bars and crippling injury mechanics; a tense, deliberate cult classic prized as a pioneer of realistic weapon combat.

Screenshots

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