Action adventure game set in feudal Japan. A player can play as a stray samurai or a woman trained in the secrets of ninjutsu. Each of them has a unique plot. The gameplay puts a strong emphasis on combat and offers an advanced system of duels, as well as the possibility of developing protagonists and weapons.
Ronin Blade (known as Soul of the Samurai in the USA) is an action adventure game released in 1999 on PS1, offering two playable characters with separate storylines. The production was created and published by Konami, the Japanese company responsible for such iconic series as Metal Gear Solid, Castlevania or Silent Hill.
Story
The action of Ronin Blade takes place in feudal Japan. The players have two main characters at their disposal. Kotaro Hiba is a stray samurai who travels around the country in search of adventure. Lin is an orphan, trained in the art of ninjutsu, who gained combat experience by performing spy missions for the shogunate. Although the paths of the two characters are strongly connected, each of them has a separate story to learn.
Mechanics
Ronin Blade is a typical representative of the action adventure game genre, focusing on exploration of 3D levels and participating in numerous battles. Character movements and controls draw on the Resident Evil series, although the more confrontational nature of the game led to the introduction of a more advanced combat system.
There is only one button to attack, but depending on how long the player is holding it or which direction button is pressed at the same time, the character performs a different attack. The arsenal of the two main characters includes swords, shurikens and bombs. Both the protagonists and the tools they use to fight can be developed/upgraded for points earned by eliminating opponents.
Last updated on March 13, 2020
Ronin Blade Summary
Platforms:
PlayStation 1
