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Released
1989
Studio
MicroProse Software, Inc.
Platforms
4

Sword of the Samurai

1989 MicroProse Software, Inc. 4 platforms

Adventure video game Role-playing video game Simulation video game Strategy video game Historical

Enter Japan in the Age of Warring States. At the center of this role-playing, action-adventure simulation of combat, statesmanship and intrigue, you are a samurai warrior struggling for Honor. More important than life itself, Honor is crucial to achieving your ultimate goal: unifying the country under your noble rule. In Sword of the Samurai, you will be part of the culture of feudal Japan, and you must learn to live by its rules. To succeed as a samurai, you must think like the samurai. Learn when to leave your sword in its sheath, when to draw it - and what to do with it once it’s drawn. You will fight duels, lead troops on the battlefields, and defend your family against assassins and kidnappers. If you are courageous and honorable, you may advance to become the head of your clan, and warlord of your province. If you master diplomacy and generalship, and outmaneuver your rivals, you may even become Shogun - absolute ruler of Japan. But remember that in all cultures power corrupts - and those who seek absolute power don’t always play by the rules.

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Released
  • 1989Worldwide
Also known as
Sword of the Samurai PC Sword of the Samurai Windows Sword of the Samursi DOS
Versions
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Standalone expansions
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Languages
1 language English fully voiced
  • English audio · interface

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