SOUL OF THE SAMURAI
Official Title  Soul of the Samurai
Common Title  Soul of the Samurai
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-00822
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  Action  / Beat'em up

Developer  KCE Sapporo.
Publisher  Konami.
Date Released  22 August 1999
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number
DISC 1

SLUS-00822
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-00822
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )
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( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc 502 MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )
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( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )

From the back cover.
  •  083717170402  - 
     

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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Claim your destiny as a proud warrior and honor your ancestors in Soul of the Samurai for Sony's PlayStation.

It's the end of the Edo Period in Old Japan and forces are plotting against the Shogunate. The most powerful of the Shogun's lieutenant's, Kizumi Danmasa, has made a pact with a demon to destroy him and seize control. But the forces of light are already moving against Kizumi. On the side of good, but unknowing of his role, is the samurai, Kotaro Hiba, who has returned to the village of his youth to visit his parents' grave.

Things have changed, people are wary of him and his parents' grave has been ransacked. All roads seem to lead to Kizumi's castle. The story really begins when you find a young woman being attacked by unruly guards and intervene on her behalf.

Enter Lin of Sekirei, Bakafu spy. After a quick scuffle with the crazed town guards, you exchange remarks and head your separate ways. This will not be the final meeting between you two...

Now you can take the role of either Kotaro Hiba or Lin and set out on your quest. Each character will have different tasks and objectives to do, but their way lies together. They will meet up several times and exchange information and hints. Each character also fights with their own unique style and weapon.

The deadly ronin, Kotaro Hiba, uses his long samurai sword and slick techniques to take out foes. The sleek Lin uses her agility, kicks and throwing knives to demolish enemies of any size. You will have to learn all the skills necessary to become a true master of each character and fulfill your destiny.

Many weapons and items will need to be collected throughout the journey in order to be successful. New swords and knives can be purchased from blacksmiths and armories so that your hero can be fully equipped. Whether it be a flaming Doujikiri sword, the basic Denta blade or a simple Shurkien thrown by Lin, each weapon is necessary to defeat enemies you will encounter. Don't forget to keep collecting healing herbs and ointment, as your battles will leave you scarred and weary.

This game supports the PlayStation Memory Card for saving game data as well as the Dual Shock Controller for analog and vibration function support. Turn out the lights and get psyched for a quest of conspiracy, betrayal and honor.

  Manufacturer's description:

Test your Samurai soul.

In a land where the suffering is great-and the corruption is even greater- two warriors have come to solve a mystery and seek revenge. When a shipment of gold disappears, a spy is dispatched to recover it, but when he vanishes as well, a brave Ronin and the spy's headstrong Sister become embroiled in a conspiracy that may cost them something far more precious than gold...
  • Choose from two distinct characters and play both sides to discover the truth!
  • Uncover the nefarious plot of the feudal lord!
  • Seek out information from villagers and strangers!
  • Solve ancient puzzles by discovering clues and items!
  • Hear the blades clash as you take on vicious enemies!


  Features:
  • Third person perspective.
  • 3D graphics
  • Medieval Japan & Samurai themes.
Number Of Players  1 Player
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )
 Standard Controller / Analog Controller ( Dual Shock Controller compatible )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )
 None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )
 None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )
 None
Vibration Function Compatible  Yes
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v1.9.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=1,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.9.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe Cdrom plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  Yes.
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move character:  D-Pad or Left Analog Stick
  Jump / Cancel commands:  X Button
  Enter command / Use item:  Circle Button
  Attack/talk / Get items:  Square Button
  Run:  L1 Button
  Selects item:  L2 Button
  Guard:  R1 Button
  Opens Status screen:  Start Button
  Opens Menu screen:  Select Button
  Draw / Sheath sword:  Triangle Button

 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  Infinite HP -  
80098110 00FA
 
  Infinite MP -  
30098115 00FA
 


 
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DISC
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 NTSC-J:
  • Shinji Daigeki Action - Rasetsu no Ken Konami [SLPM-86177]  - 
     
 ASIA:
  • Shinji Daigeki Action - Rasetsu no Ken Konami [SCPS-45402]  - 
     
 PAL:
  • Ronin Blade [SLES-02094]  - 
     

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