Update: October 26, 2005
Minamoto Yoshitsune only lived for 30 years (1159-1189) but left behind a legacy of awe-inspiring military victories, breathtaking vengeance, and tragic betrayal. Despite serving his brother Yoritomo (who would eventually become Shogun of Japan) in eradicating the Taira clan in a mighty sea battle, Yoshitsune was forced to commit suicide by a growing enmity between siblings. The rift was fostered by the slanderous tongue of Yoshitsune’s rival, Kajiwara Kagetoki. Mythology gives Yoshitsune the honor of being trained in the way of the sword and all martial arts by Sojobo, the King of the Ten-gu demons. The update to Fromsoft's Yoshitsune game from earlier this year features new military campaigns and gives the player control of the legendary warrior as well as a contingent of generals who follow commands with fastidious dedication. A good portion of the game revolves around brutal hack 'n slash action where entire battlefields are thrashed through while the other portion requires a sharp tactical mind to marshal forces into defensive or offensive positions to defeat opposing armies. A split-screen 2-player is also available for two conquerors to compete against each other. View the back cover and screenshots on the main NCS site.
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