Bushido Blade

 PlayStation
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: Sep 30, 1997
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83

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8.2

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  • Summary: "Bushido" is the soul of Japan - an ancient honor code deeply followed by samurai warriors for centuries.
    Plunge into real world battles across vast 3D environments that you can run, slice and tear through.
    Sword matches become unbelievably real where one critical blow is the    "Bushido" is the soul of Japan - an ancient honor code deeply followed by samurai warriors for centuries.
    Plunge into real world battles across vast 3D environments that you can run, slice and tear through.
    Sword matches become unbelievably real where one critical blow is the mean difference between death and victory.    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Electric Playground
    95
    Bushido Blade is a classic. The sequel for this fighter is already creating waves in Japan, so it shouldn't be too long before we're embroiled in an even more sophisticated adaptation of the most horrific of activities.
  2. TotalGames.net
    94
    More brutal than anything we've seen before on PlayStation, the open structure of the game and lack of energy bars are welcome additions to a genre which was frankly getting stale.
  3. Gamezilla!
    93
    This game is a definite winner and will make your blood pressure soar in excitement if you're a gamer who enjoys fighting. The realistic fighting, great graphics and entertaining story line deliver value for its price.
  4. Game Revolution
    83
    The kind of game that comes along only once in a long while. By pushing the boundaries of gaming, it has secured a warm spot in my jaded reviewers heart.
  5. netjak
    80
    The most I can say for Bushido Blade is that, despite the fact that I bought this PSX title in mid-1998, when I was a fresh-faced young lad in my freshman year of high school, it STILL gets pulled down every few months for some more play. [Review Date: Sept 2005]
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  6. Games Domain
    80
    Despite the problem of too much realism, I found that BB still keeps me playing. The relatively quick duels are addicting, even if many of them are determined by luck.
  7. Computer and Video Games
    50
    Once you get to grips with the controls and get into a close fight it can get very exciting, and finishing an opponent with a perfectly-timed parry and counterattack is really satisfying. Unfortunately, most people won't want to spend the time it takes to get into Bushido Blade.

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  1. amateurcritic2
    May 31, 2016
    10
    this game was amzing It had such good swordfighting for thhe time as charles b said and not only that it just felt like what i thought gamesthis game was amzing It had such good swordfighting for thhe time as charles b said and not only that it just felt like what i thought games in 2010 would be like cause it was so advanced for the time to me this is one of the best games ever. I do have a couple complaints which are that some fights were annoying ause the opponent could stunlock you, the camera angles could be annoying and some times I could not understand what was going on cause of the story being unusual and crazy.… Expand
  2. CharlesB.
    Nov 29, 2009
    10
    I've always loved this game. A friend and I would play it for hours on end. If they could update it and bring it online it would be huge I've always loved this game. A friend and I would play it for hours on end. If they could update it and bring it online it would be huge I imagine. The free roaming and interactive environments were outstanding for their time and the realistic sword fighting was terrific. Come on Square get to work on a new one!!!… Expand
  4. Ydun79
    Feb 11, 2019
    8
    Very good game. The first time there was kind of a realistic damage model. You could die from just one hit. You had to buy your time andVery good game. The first time there was kind of a realistic damage model. You could die from just one hit. You had to buy your time and strike when the other was vulnerable. Pretty nice graphics for its time too.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#9 Best PS1 Game of 1997
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#9 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1997