Bushido Blade 2 (1998)

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

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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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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.

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