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Samuri Construction Worker- Two by four Master

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 14
Date: January 08, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Kengo, Master of Bushido. The most masterful swordfighting game of all time, Crave has offered up a prime port of the Japanese original.

One player campaign mode allows you to unlock 13 characters, two player mode allows you to whomp on your friends.

There are twelve dojo's, and each has an ancestral sword that you can win, bringing shame and dishonor to their families - that's right, scream, but I won your sword fair and square!

Sixteen different weapons are possible in this game, including, yes, the two-by-four. Well it just looks like a board. Supposedly it's a scepter... Hm.

A fully customizable series of attacks, along with blocking and parrying lend a depth of feel to the duels. You're not just button mashing here, this is a calculated effort to glean your opponents weaknesses, wear them down, and even dance in and out, slashing arteries - Then keep your distance as they bleed to death.

Eventually you earn your own dojo, and defend it against the upstart young would-be samuri, the high priest, and even your own ghost in your pursuit of enlightenment. Your master's dying words will lead you on the correct path.

Kengo is without a doubt the most well conceived and executed game for the PS2, the combat, characters, and environments lend a sharp realism to this recreation of fuedal Japan.

This game is a must have.

May the Ki Be With You

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: May 22, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I had expected a horrid game based from all the mediocre reviews this game had gotten. Curiously the magazine critics were harsher on this game than actual players of the game.

This is not a button-mashing game like DOA and Tekken. It is an elegant simulator that requires finesse and timing. You need to be able to see the trajectory of your opponent in order to be able to strike with success. You actually need to listen carefully in order to be able to block effectively (something people tend to forget: you can react to sound faster than you can respond to sight). When I first practiced blocking in the dojo, I was hopeless. You're going to be stuck on this part for a while- probably getting very aggrevated like I did. Then I stopped using my eyes to decide when to block and started listening. Once you get through that, you'll appreciate what this game is about.

The training levels add to the Zen mysticism of it all. The motion capture work makes the game really elegant. Nice touch to have the game in Japanese with english subtitles. Nice that there is no techno/rock soundtrack like all the other games these days. It's a very quiet game that really requires you to focus to win.

The best part of the game is that you can select your character, you can select the dojo you wish to join, and you can assign the fighting stances you learn to the hat keys on the controller. Each dojo has different sword styles so the game really becomes a nice tutorial to learn the various sword styles of bushido.

If only this were a Jedi training simulator rather than Bushido- but then again Jedi sword styles are really based on Bushido.

A bit of trivia: the game has a health meter and a Ki meter. Ki is described as the energy flowing through all human beings. In Chinese, Chi means the same thing- literally translates as breath/stamina/energy.

May the Ki Be With You

Words cant describe my joy of this game.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 4
Date: May 05, 2004
Author: Amazon User

This is a game, more games should be made like this. Im a person that likes fighting games but i cant stand the skilless button slamming games where all that matters is you pressed A faster then the other guy. Untill i found Kengo: Master of Bushido, i thought Tekken games were my only salvation. But now im tearing down that church and building a shrine to Kengo.
No more nightmares of seeing my poor character being pummeled by my friend as stupid flashing neon letters scream out 74 HIT COMBO OF DOOM!
This game is 1 of skill and tactics and strategy and thinking and planning, and all other words that mean you dont run at the other guy screaming.
You choose a swordsmen and then what school he should go to. Then you train him to pass all of that dojos tests and eventually beat its master. Then you go to other dojos to beat their masters and be the best. All the while you learn new techniques and train your skills.
Now im also not a big sword fan, but this game makes me want to build a time machine and go back in time in japan and do this stuff.
The game is fun requires you to think about what fighting techniques your opponent is usuing and what counters them, when to block dodge or parry. Oh theres so much i cant say it all.

In short if you hate button smashing lame games thats main selling points it half naked women and super insane fighting moves that dont make sense, Kengo:Master of Bushido is the closest thing youll get to your dream of a fighting game that makes sense, at least for now.

Samurai simulator? Awsome!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: March 24, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Even if the grafics may not be as "spectacular" as some games for PS2 out there, this baby is solid!!! And as soon as you get the hang of it, the grafics become a secondary factor (I can even say that they are really good, specially the blood, HE HE HE (evil laugh).

This is not a rental, like some other reviews say. This is a deep game... with Zen, Ki & spiritual meditation attached with sword agility and strength training.

You get involved with your caracter, and it takes time to master him, but it's good all the way up to the Imperial Tournaments, which when you win, you get to face your own Sensei who's waiting for you outside like the school bully that wants your lunch money, but in this case he looks 100 years old and he wants your life.

When you eventually kill the old fart, you take over the Dojo, and after that your mission is not to allow anyone to take it away from you...

Bottom of the line...If you like fighting games then BUY IT, YOU WILL NOT, I repeat, WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!

This is REAL SAMURAI FIGHTING

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 12, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This game is a real samurai simulator. A lot of gamers who have tried this game complain about spending more time training than actually fighting. First of all, samurai fighting is an art and a lifestyle. And I think this is what this game is about; letting players experience how japanese swordsmen learned their craft. Also, comparing Bushido Blade with Kengo is like comparing Fencing with Judo. Bushido Blade is a fighting game, you go in and fight and go to the next opponent. Kengo is more than just going in and fighting, it's simulating the art of the samurai. I've already spent 102 "game-days" training my Samurai just to get him into tip-top shape once he starts duelling out with other dojos. The AI in this game is smart...very smart. Don't think for a minute you can get away with every combo you've mastered. The AI will pounce, sneak, jab the blade, block, counter move, taunt you, and wait for you to make a move. The only gripe I have about this game is the lack of the fatal one-hit death. Still the realism is there because the moves and combos are truly based on ancient swordfighting techniques. This is the only fighting game that I really cared for my player. When he's up against an opponent, I make sure I am doing the right stance and technique. Failure to do so will lead to some very bloody results.

Another thing that's also missing the online multiplayer potential of this game. Unfortunately PS2 still has no online upgrade for the system yet. Imagine creating your own dojo of players and duelling it out with other dojos online. Awesome!

bushido your a$$ off!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 7
Date: February 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This game rocks! you like fighten' swords, poke him in the gut and watch him bleed out...

Emporer Lo Chi goes virtual

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is by far the best fighting game out right now. It allows you to create the killer moves and conceptualize the art of the samurai. Good thing it not rated yet, because you can not rate reality. Don't wear your best robe because its gonna get wet, very wet.

great game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 23, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This is a great game. One thing many of the reviewers fail to note is the skill that a true comefrom behind victory requires. This is brought on by the bleeding death feature. If your severly down, chances are your not going to dart in and cut them to pieces before you drop from blood loss. It really adds a sense of urgency to your fights and requires you to think faster. No more hanging back and waiting for them.

Back to the Basics in (EXCELLENT ) Gaming !!!!!!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: July 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

This for some may not tickle the eyes as much as the new genre standard, such as capcoms flaver of the year and others like twisted metal extc, but as far as playing skill it makes the grade and then some!! looking for this writer to jump back at us on this one. maybe this time he'lladd more eye candi? Ha Ha Ha...

They really need to add more stars

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: October 20, 2001
Author: Amazon User

geez this is so not fair this game deserves waaaaaaaaay more than five stars! so the graphics aren't as good as some other games. this game rocks (altho the blood looks kinda weird)! This is the most awesome game iv'e played in a really long time i rented it yesterday and alredy i NEED to buy it!!! thats how great it is once u get the hang of it u cant stop

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