Sword of the Samurai (known as Kengo 2 is Japan) is a unique "semi-RPG" where you play a wandering samurai (or ronin to be exact as you seem to have no master) trying to make a name for yourself in Japan and ultimately to become a master swordsman if you win the Shogun held swordsman competition.

The gameplay focuses on improving and enhancing your somewhat terrible sword skill technique. As at the beginning of the game your sword play starts with what seems like "swinging a bat" rather than a sword technique, you improve your skill and techniques by "stealing" techniques by dueling with other swordsmen of which you add to your own library of sword techniques and customize which techniques suit your purposes.

The "semi-RPG" elements refer to the "skill and techniques" development of your character. The more duels, missions and bouts your character accomplishes, the more sword techniques your character will eventually learn as well as gradually increasing your character stats.

Thus dueling is the essence of the gameplay, may it be a friendly match with wooden swords or unofficial death matches using your steel sword (katana).

Swordplay techniques are extremely complicated at first, comprising of detailed forms: Stances, each with different types of attacks; Parrying and the ability to counter attack after a correct block; Stance Attack, the ability for a surprise attack against a correct stance and much more.

Learn all these techniques by dueling, learning from the local dojo's and ultimately gaining enough fame and skill to duel the many wandering master swordsmen that may teach you a thing or two about special sword skills.

Features:
-Master the deadly sword craft of the Samurai
-Missions include assassinations, defence, rescue, and tournament fighting
-Customise your own warrior
-Train with historically accurate Samurai masters
-Fight against 30 legendary Samurai
-Master the sword for every situation

"The samurai is the man among men" japanese proverb

A true Samurai knows not fear in battle, only the brilliance of the moon in calm water. In Sword of the Samurai you must embrace their blood-soaked path--where deadly sword craft must be mastered, legions of adversaries must be conquered, and the secrets of history's most exalted Samurai shall be discovered.
Samurai Maxim

Undertake numerous missions--assassinations, defence, rescue, tournament fighting and more.

Customise your own sword master, then train with historically accurate Samurai masters. Fight against 30 legendary Samurai including Miyamoto Musashi and Yagyu Jubei, all wielding authentic weapons and fighting styles.

Master the sword for every situation--single opponents, one-stroke kills, astounding combinations and combat against multiple adversaries.

• Third person perspective.
• 3D graphics
• Cartoon graphics
• Medieval Japan theme.

Move Character : D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
Use Sword 'Ko' Attack : Circle Button
Use Sword 'Ken' Break Defense : Square Button
Retreat Move : Triangle Button
'Tai' Parry : X Button
Draw/Sheathe Sword : R1 Button
Run : L1 Button
Change Forms Up : L2 Button
Change Forms Down : R2 Button
Pause Game : Start Button

Alternate Stages/ Dojo Stage
To play in the Dojo Stage select versus mode than hold select when selecting a random option at the stage selection screen. To play in alternate versions of stages select versus mode than hold select when choosing a stage at the selection screen. Note: Only some stages have alternate versions.