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Name | Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba |
System | Super Nintendo |
Year | 1994 |
Developer | Banpresto |
Genre | RPG |
Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba, known in English as Legend of the Swordmaster Yaiba, is a side-scrolling action-adventure game released by Namco in 1994 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The game follows the adventures of Yaiba Kamikaze, a young swordsman on a quest to save his father from an evil demon.
The game begins with Yaiba’s father being kidnapped by the demon Akuji. In order to save him, Yaiba must travel across Japan and defeat numerous monsters and demons before reaching Akuji’s castle. Along the way he will find powerful weapons and items that can help him in his quest.
Yaiba is armed with a katana sword which he can use to slash and dash through enemies. He can also perform several special moves such as dashing forward at high speed or jumping over obstacles. As he progresses through the levels, Yaiba will gain experience points which can be used to upgrade his abilities and skills. He can also purchase new equipment from shops found throughout the game world.
The game features several boss battles against powerful demons such as Oni, Tengu, and even Akuji himself. Defeating these bosses will reward Yaiba with powerful items such as magical scrolls or secret techniques that can be used against other enemies later in the game. The final battle against Akuji takes place inside Akuji’s castle where Yaiba must fight off waves of minions before facing off against Akuji himself in a final showdown.
In addition to its main story mode, Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba also features two mini-games: “Shuriken Challenge” and “Mushroom Hunt” both of which are played separately from the main story mode but still provide additional entertainment while playing through it.
Kenyuu Densetsu Yaiba was well-received upon release due to its engaging gameplay and interesting storyline. The graphics were praised for their detailed sprites and vibrant backgrounds while the soundtrack was lauded for its epic themes that perfectly fit each stage of the adventure. Overall, Kenyuu Densetsu Yaibais considered one of Namco’s best titles on the SNES console and is still popular among fans today thanks to its unique blend of side-scrolling action-adventure gameplay combined with RPG elements such as character upgrades and item purchases from shops scattered throughout the world map.