Yoshitsune Eiyūden: The Story of Hero Yoshitsune
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Developer(s) | From Software |
Publisher(s) | From Software |
Platform(s) | PlayStation 2 |
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Genre(s) | Action, Historical, Real-time strategy |
Mode(s) | Single player, multiplayer |
Distribution | DVD-ROM |
Yoshitsune Eiyūden: The Story of Hero Yoshitsune (義経英雄伝 The Story of Hero Yoshitsune, lit. "Heroic Saga of Yoshitsune") is a Japanese video game based on the legendary samurai, Minamoto no Yoshitsune of the Minamoto family.[1] The storyline takes place in the years 1159 to 1189.[2] From Software released this game exclusively to the PlayStation 2 video game console.
The game was later rereleased with additional content (such as characters and levels) and two-player cooperative or competitive modes.[3] This new version was titled Yoshitsune Eiyūden Shura (義経英雄伝修羅) (shura meaning "mayhem" or "carnage").
Gameplay
Developers described the game as a cross between real-time strategy games and typical third-person 3D action games.[2] The game displays a 3rd person view of the area surrounding the player in a real-time strategic setting, similar to Koei's Dynasty Warriors. There are many stages in which the goal is to guide the troops safely across the battlefield while protecting them.
Characters
- Minamoto no Yoshitsune
- Benkei
- Ushiwakamaru
Reception
In the week of its release, Yoshitsune Eiyūden: The Story of Hero Yoshitsune was the third best-selling console game in Japan, with 41,927 copies sold.[4]
References
- ↑ Niizumi, Hirohiko (23 July 2004). "From Software to release new samurai game - GameSpot.com". GameSpot. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dunham, Jeremy (27 September 2004). "Hero Yoshitsune Details - IGN". IGN. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ Gantayat, Anoop (4 August 2005). "The Hero of Yoshitsune Returns - IGN". IGN. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
- ↑ Jenkins, David (21 January 2005). "Gamasutra - News - Japanese Sales Charts, Week Ending January 16th". Gamasutra. Retrieved 20 April 2013.
External links
- Official website (Japanese)