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**Fiesialenp** · 07-25-2006, 07:00 AM

By far the BEST kendo/samurai game to date. I have not played kengo 2 but the original was one of my favorites. I’ve played both “way of the samurai” series and they are good in a different way. For pure authenticity, kengo 3 is the bomb!

Almost 260 techniques to master. You can even choose your iaido style. Quick draw techniques are sick! I think like 60 counter attacks. Wazas include nuki, kaeshi, harai, uchiotoshi, and the list goes on. I believe all the basic elements in kendo are within the 260 techniques, just gotta find them. I have just learned 60 of the 260 techniques and it's mine boggling to decide what techniques to use.

You earn money by taking jobs. Assassination, bodyguard, protect buildings. One assassination job took me into a large house where over 50 samurai were waiting to ambush me. I got killed just before I made it to the final room. This morning in fact.

Heal by resting, either sleeping at an inn (cost $) or sleeping outside. You can be attacked when sleeping outside by thieves who will try and steel your money. How cool is that!!!!

You can buy and upgrade a bunch of different swords. The character selection is huge. Maybe 40 male characters and about 20 female and several unlockables. U can wear masks or straw hats, choose from several outfits.

You travel all over Japan training, taking jobs and fighting famous samurai to ultimately find and fight musashi. You’ll encounter swords, spears, hammers, and I think at one point I’ll have to fight the famous sickle and chain master. (Can’t remember his name. The duel with musashi) I’ll encounter several famous samurai including kojiro sasaki, musashi's arch enemy.

Game play is as good as it gets. Button mashing will only get you killed sooner then later. Everything must be timed right or it’s you who’s going to be cut. Choosing the right kamae is very important as it allows you to counter properly. Patience is required and without it you’ll die real soon. One must position himself in the proper manner to be able to defend against multiple enemies that will try and surround you.

Ok....I think you get the hint.

Although it’s completely in Japanese, after a while you can figure it out by association. I used a walkthrough hint from one of the game sites. Very helpful and easy to find online.

I bought my kengo 3 on ebay for $40 and the Magic Slide Card 3.6 system for $35 (which doesn't require modchip installation). With shipping, cost me about $90. DAMN was it worth every penny.

07-25-2006, 07:00 AM	#24
Fiesialenp Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 644 Senior Member	By far the BEST kendo/samurai game to date. I have not played kengo 2 but the original was one of my favorites. I’ve played both “way of the samurai” series and they are good in a different way. For pure authenticity, kengo 3 is the bomb! Almost 260 techniques to master. You can even choose your iaido style. Quick draw techniques are sick! I think like 60 counter attacks. Wazas include nuki, kaeshi, harai, uchiotoshi, and the list goes on. I believe all the basic elements in kendo are within the 260 techniques, just gotta find them. I have just learned 60 of the 260 techniques and it's mine boggling to decide what techniques to use. You earn money by taking jobs. Assassination, bodyguard, protect buildings. One assassination job took me into a large house where over 50 samurai were waiting to ambush me. I got killed just before I made it to the final room. This morning in fact. Heal by resting, either sleeping at an inn (cost $) or sleeping outside. You can be attacked when sleeping outside by thieves who will try and steel your money. How cool is that!!!! You can buy and upgrade a bunch of different swords. The character selection is huge. Maybe 40 male characters and about 20 female and several unlockables. U can wear masks or straw hats, choose from several outfits. You travel all over Japan training, taking jobs and fighting famous samurai to ultimately find and fight musashi. You’ll encounter swords, spears, hammers, and I think at one point I’ll have to fight the famous sickle and chain master. (Can’t remember his name. The duel with musashi) I’ll encounter several famous samurai including kojiro sasaki, musashi's arch enemy. Game play is as good as it gets. Button mashing will only get you killed sooner then later. Everything must be timed right or it’s you who’s going to be cut. Choosing the right kamae is very important as it allows you to counter properly. Patience is required and without it you’ll die real soon. One must position himself in the proper manner to be able to defend against multiple enemies that will try and surround you. Ok....I think you get the hint. Although it’s completely in Japanese, after a while you can figure it out by association. I used a walkthrough hint from one of the game sites. Very helpful and easy to find online. I bought my kengo 3 on ebay for $40 and the Magic Slide Card 3.6 system for $35 (which doesn't require modchip installation). With shipping, cost me about $90. DAMN was it worth every penny.
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