7 Blades is an adventure developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, released 21 December 2000 on PlayStation 2.
What 7 Blades is
7 Blades is an adventure game developed by Konami Computer Entertainment Japan and released in 2000. It was published by Konami. It is available on PlayStation 2 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
7 Blades is based on the 1990 film Zipang, directed by Japanese filmmaker Kaizo Hayashi.[1] The game takes place in mid-17th century Japan, during which the Tokugawa shogunate was gaining power. The game is set on the man-made island Dejima, which the Japanese government is using to house Western foreigners and were a Christian group is trying to separate from the rest of the country.[1][2] The main character is Gokurakumaru, a violent mercenary, and poor womanizer. He travels with his gun-wielding love interest (Oyuri) and sidekick (Togizo). The latter provides comic relief and holds the swords as Gokurakumaru collects them one by one.
How it plays
It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
7 Blades launched on 21 December 2000, within three weeks of Pokémon Crystal Version, Phantasy Star Online, Tales of Destiny II and Pokémon Stadium 2.
Released around the same time: Pokémon Crystal Version, Phantasy Star Online, Tales of Destiny II, Pokémon Stadium 2.
Official trailer
Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.
Screenshots
All media
Quick answers
7 Blades — frequently asked questions
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