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Samurai-Ghost

This action platformer features a samurai ghost from the depths of the underworld. In a past war, Kagekiyo managed to defeat the shogun Yoritomo and his clan. However, their evil spirits were not completely…

31 December 1992

Samurai-Ghost is a hack and slash/beat 'em up developed by Namco, released 31 December 1992 on Wii and TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine.

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What Samurai-Ghost is

Samurai-Ghost is a hack and slash/beat 'em up game developed by Namco and released in 1992. It is available on Wii and TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine.

The premise, in the publisher's words

This action platformer features a samurai ghost from the depths of the underworld. In a past war, Kagekiyo managed to defeat the shogun Yoritomo and his clan. However, their evil spirits were not completely destroyed, and now, in the world known as Dark Side, they seek the time of their rebirth. In order to shatter those ambitions, Kagekiyo must make his way across seven zones and head for "The Heart of the Darkside" where Yoritomo lies in wait. Use spirit weapons to power up your sword, or other items, such as candles to recover health, and defeat the endless hordes of enemies. Each zone is not only protected by a boss but also includes demons as well as real samurai from 12th-century…
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and fantasy. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

Samurai-Ghost launched on 31 December 1992, within three weeks of Street Fighter II' Turbo: Hyper Fighting and Moto Roader MC.

Released around the same time: Street Fighter II' Turbo: Hyper Fighting, Moto Roader MC.

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When did Samurai-Ghost come out?
Samurai-Ghost was released on 31 December 1992 for Wii and TurboGrafx-16/PC Engine.

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