Bushido Blade 2

March 12, 1998 Light Weight Square, Square Electronic Arts, Square Enix, Sony Computer Entertainment
Fighting
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About

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.
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User Score
78.2
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Game Info

Release Date March 12, 1998
Developer Light Weight
Publisher Square, Square Electronic Arts, Square Enix, Sony Computer Entertainment
Game Modes Single player, Multiplayer
Perspective Third person
Themes Action, Historical