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Soul of the Samurai (1999)

Konami

PlayStation

3.44 from 18 ratings

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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 … Read more
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... Read less
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Details

Developers
Konami
Publishers
Konami
Genres
Adventure
Themes
Action, Fantasy, Historical, Horror

Release dates

  • Apr 28, 1999 (Japan) PlayStation
  • Aug 31, 1999 (North_America) PlayStation
  • Oct 01, 1999 (Europe) PlayStation
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Rating distribution

5 stars
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3 stars
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danksocks

Status danksocks Nov 29, 2025

This has been a fun find for the weekend. The combat is super fun especially for how awkward it seems at first. Each enemy is like a puzzle that you have to solve, and the solution can vary depending on if it’s a 1v1 or a group of them. And, most importantly, it’s got some of the chunkiest polygons you’ve …

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This has been a fun find for the weekend. The combat is super fun especially for how awkward it seems at first. Each enemy is like a puzzle that you have to solve, and the solution can vary depending on if it’s a 1v1 or a group of them. And, most importantly, it’s got some of the chunkiest polygons you’ve ever seen in feudal Japan. Especially that chapter 2 boss in Kotaro’s playthrough.

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