Update: December 10, 2009
«©NCSX» In our opinion, some games work well in 2D while others are perfectly realized in 3D. The Samurai Spirits series of games belong in the former category while an adventure such as Metal Gear Solid 4 is only possible in a 3D world. Despite Samurai Spirits' perfectly unbroken 2D formula, SNK has nevertheless launched four 3D renditions of the game already. Four of them. The most recent 3D interpretation was released last year in Japanese arcades on Taito Type X hardware. Titled Samurai Spirits Sen, the game features Haohmaru with hair that is rooster-like in all its glory and a cast of new characters that include Takechiyo, Angelica, and Gallows who join familiar faces such as Nakoruru, Galford, and Charlotte. The fighters bout on beautifully rendered battlefields that swivel around the combatants as they slash, sidle, and jump. The action runs fast and fluid although it can skew towards the generic. Early preorders will ship with a bonus metal "Bastard Sword" toy that's being given away by the publisher in 50% ratio. The toy is a a miniature recreation of the weapon that a blonde warrior named Suzuhime uses in the game. She's the butcher seen on the center of the game cover wearing a billowing red dress that's hiked behind her like a peacock train. View the back cover on the main NCSX website. Product Specifications
Product SKU: JES1-00014
JAN Code: 4964808800148
Japanese Product Name: サムライスピリッツ閃
Compatibility: Xbox 360 (Japan-Only)
Format: DVD-ROM Disc (Single-Layer)
Publisher: SNK Playmore
Language: Japanese
Website: http://game.snkplaymore.co.jp/official/samurai_sen/ Region Lock-out
Please note Japanese Xbox 360 games will not boot on USA or European Xbox 360 consoles due to the inherent region-lockout on Japanese X360 game discs. This document is ©NCSX 2009. All rights reserved. No reproduction in whole or in part of this document may be made without express written consent of National Console Support, Inc.
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