Description
Genji is a 3rd-person action RPG set in medieval Japan around the 12th century. At the time, a clan called the Heishi has conquered most of Japan through supernatural means. These means refer to magical stones called the Amahagane which bring supernatural power (called the Kamui) to the wearers. The hero of this saga is a young man called Yoshitsune, a samurai who also possesses an Amahagane. The game starts when young Yoshitsune is attacked by the Heishi as they are searching for other Amahagane stones. The fate of the world depends on those who controls these magical stones and at that moment, the Heishi seem invincible as they posses most Amahagane. Later in the story, you acquire a second hero, the giant warrior monk Benkei, who also owns an Amahagane. The story then revolves around the struggles of these two unlikely heroes against the tyranny of the Heishi clan.
Gameplay is standard "click-and-slash" action. You can either play Yoshitsune or Benkei but not at the same time. The unique side of this game is the use of the Amahagane, enabling you to unleash powerful blows at the enemy, particularly useful against multiple foes. The more powerful the Amahagane, the slower enemies become when you activate the stone. Timing is of the essence as you must attack at the exact moment indicated by the game, or the move will fail.
Alternate Titles
- "Genji: The Legend Begins" -- European Release Title
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