Genji: Days of the Blade

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Nov 14, 2006
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  • Summary: Based on the PS2 game "Genji," and set three years after the last chapter of Genkuro Yoshitsune's life, this sequel continues to expand on the historical accounts of feudal Japan. By doing so, the game unveils beautiful next generation visuals and sword slashing gameplay as an exclusivelyBased on the PS2 game "Genji," and set three years after the last chapter of Genkuro Yoshitsune's life, this sequel continues to expand on the historical accounts of feudal Japan. By doing so, the game unveils beautiful next generation visuals and sword slashing gameplay as an exclusively developed title for PS3. In gameplay, Genji 2 is presented as a "traditional" action/adventure gaming experience and features more than double the amount of gameplay than its predecessor. Gameplay includes more diverse levels of fighting, and more playable characters - all underlying an epic tale of a warrior's honor that promises to deliver a genuine next-generation experience. Features over 15 hours of gameplay continuing the story of Yoshitsune and based on the historical battle between the Genji Clan and the Heishi Clan. Swap between Four Playable Characters, At Any time – Take advantage of each of the four characters' unique fighting style or unleash devastating team-based fighting combos by interchanging characters between attacks. Gracefully articulated swordplay captured by Mitsuhiko Seike, Japan's finest sword fighter, provides the heart and soul of intense authentic action. Lead Yoshitsune and his men against hundreds of warriors, as you strive to reach, and defeat, the enemy warlord in epic battle sequences based on Japanese history. [SCEA]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 37 out of 46
  3. Negative: 8 out of 46
  1. PGNx Media
    76
    The gameplay in Genji isn’t superb but it’s fairly satisfying. It isn’t the most memorable game available, but you will have fun for the 10 hours or so that the game lasts.
  2. Kombo
    65
    Next-gen looks that plays like a last-gen title.
  3. Play.tm
    63
    At times, you'll be fighting enemies who are off-screen behind the camera - or worse again, trying to clear jumps and obstacles you can't even see.
  4. Eurogamer
    60
    As it is, Genji is undercooked. It's not terrible, but it's not good enough to rise above the baggage of ridicule hanging over its shoulder.
  5. PSX Extreme
    55
    There is definitely a lot of potential behind the series, but Genji is far too broken to be enjoyable. The gameplay lacks flow and fluidity, and begs for Devil May Cry-like speed. Moreover the combat is clunky and just isn't fun.
  6. DarkStation
    50
    A hack and slash game should have been a decent choice for a newly launched console, but this one is made nearly unplayable by its frustrating camera system and shallow gameplay.
  7. games(TM)
    20
    An archaic combat engine, pitiful level design, a crushingly dull and unnecessary story and level of galling frustration that reaches and often surpasses even Stuntman for sheer annoyance all add up to the one PS3 launch game nobody should consider for even a second. [Feb 2007, p.122]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. Inuyasha17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    A game that came out in the heyday of PlayStation games in the past and couldn't fade.
    However, if it came out in this era, it is a game that    A game that came out in the heyday of PlayStation games in the past and couldn't fade.
    However, if it came out in this era, it is a game that can be re-evaluated and heard a great masterpiece.
    Sword, armor, and main character are cool.    … Expand
  2. RezA.
    Jan 4, 2007
    9
    I will be honest, the camera angles may not be the best but thats one thing I like about it. Even on normal its challenging, which I like. I will be honest, the camera angles may not be the best but thats one thing I like about it. Even on normal its challenging, which I like. Tthe visuals are amazing and I personally find gameplay not bad. The story and graphics already have me, so what if the camera angles aren't that great.… Expand
  4. Jaidenbrkl1
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    The fixed camera angle is absolutely awful, but besides that, the game is surprisingly fun with nice graphics, a confusing as hell story, andThe fixed camera angle is absolutely awful, but besides that, the game is surprisingly fun with nice graphics, a confusing as hell story, and overall, i don’t think I would be too mad if I got it.… Expand
  5. IanI.
    Jan 29, 2007
    6
    You REALLY need to fight hard to like this game. Its sad because under the horrible controls, camera system and mini map the combat is You REALLY need to fight hard to like this game. Its sad because under the horrible controls, camera system and mini map the combat is actualy quite fun. Slapping the analog stick to quickly dart out of the way of an incoming atack and then flipping backwards to attack an enemy behind you in mid air is extremely fun. Unfortunately...very rarely do you see a player behind you or an enemy about to strike because the camera system is in my opinion the worst I have EVER seen on any game on any platform. The game has other minor glitches and could use a quick save and mission log feature as the instructions given on screen are not always the best. How can a company poor soo much money into the graphical side of a game and then never play it to see what problems hide good game under the surface. I'm tempted to score this a 0 because of how horribly they messed up a game that was good underneath...but it seems everyone did score it low so I will say there are some enjoyable aspects here...its actually quite fun if you can take the camera system in stride.… Expand
  6. MarkK.
    Dec 29, 2007
    6
    Quiet dated for a PS3 game. So dated it may as wel have been on PS2. The terrible camera Still, if you get a good handle on the combat you Quiet dated for a PS3 game. So dated it may as wel have been on PS2. The terrible camera Still, if you get a good handle on the combat you may enjoy this 12th centuary Japanese slasher.… Expand
  7. NUGA
    Jan 12, 2022
    5
    Beat'em Up básico que peca pela falta de rapidez e jogabilidade. O jogo procura explorar a ideia de se jogar com várias personagens, cada umBeat'em Up básico que peca pela falta de rapidez e jogabilidade. O jogo procura explorar a ideia de se jogar com várias personagens, cada um com o seu playstyle e habilidades, mas nenhum além do personagem principal são enjoyable de se jogar.… Expand
  8. Mattaclysm
    May 24, 2012
    0
    This game is flat out awful. One of the worst games I've ever played. Bad graphics. Terrible voice acting, so atrociously bad and goes alongThis game is flat out awful. One of the worst games I've ever played. Bad graphics. Terrible voice acting, so atrociously bad and goes along perfectly with the incredibly bad story. It's your basic action game with a slight RPG-eqsue system to build up your characters. The camera angle sucks sometimes you can be off screen with your character. This is a game you recommend to someone to torture them. It's repetitive gameplay mixed with graphics that I don't even believe are in true HD form the perfect pile of awfulness within this bad title.… Expand

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#18 Best PS3 Game of 2006
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#8 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2006
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#8 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2006