![]() Written by the master,Sid Meier, the duel sequence is at first seemingly simplistic, but like many things Asian, hides much more under its surface. ![]() For fun, play an evil samurai who does dastardly deeds and get caught.True to life, not only do you suffer, but your entire family is put to the sword. It also captures the whole Japanese mentality of 'family over self'. The whole concept that you not only play your main character, but each male heir in his family line is refreshing and provides a good way of giving a player 'extra lives' with minimal penalty. While the AI is primitive, it is enjoyable to watch the enemy try to flank you.or run in terror as you decide to bravely attack them with your sword instead of picking them off with you bow. The overhead melee battles, while plain by today's standards, captures the feeling of 'one against many' that is often found in historical tales and Kurosawa films of the period. Although it doesn't do it as effectively as its much more famous counterpart, SoS does succeed at its attempt, something few modern games have accomplished. Much like its spiritual older kin, Pirates!, Sword of the Samurai tries to be part action, part strategy, part role-playing game, part asset managment. If you aren't already familar with Japanese culture, you will come away with a little bit of education. There is more to this game than simple action. In fact, honor is as important to raising and keeping your position as is the amount of land you own and the size of your army. Tea Ceremonies, politcal backstabbing, and the maintenance of one's perceived honor are abound. Sword of the Samurai is definitely among them.Īlthough simplified, the game captures many of the spirits of samurai culture. Lords of the Rising Sun (for the Amiga), Conquest of Japan, Kesmai's Nobunaga's Ambition Series, and the upcoming Shogun:Total War are the highlights. So this game was created with me in mind.ĭespite a general public fascination with the period, there are few games based on the subject and only a select few are worthy of mention. ![]() I love Japanese culture, especially the samurai.and especially the events of the Sengoku (Warring States) period. First off, I will admit a certain biased nature. ![]()
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