Underplayed Gems

Kengo 2: Sword of the Samurai (2002)

Kengo 2: Sword of the Samurai cover
Developer
Light Weight, Genki, Sony Computer Entertainment
Publisher
Genki, Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 2
Genres
Fighting, Role-playing (RPG)
Where to get it
Website

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How it feels

A measured, deliberate samurai combat experience where careful sword selection and character building take precedence over flashy action.

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About

The second game in the Kengo series was released for the PlayStation 2 in Japan on June 27, 2002. It was released in Europe on February 14, 2003 under the title Sword of the Samurai. It features a character creation feature and over 100 detailed swords to choose from. Published by Ubisoft. Ubisoft announced a US release to be called Kengo: Legacy of the Blade at one point but the deal ended up falling through, thus it was never released.

Screenshots

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