15 August 2007

By: Alexandru Stanescu, Editor, Gaming Reviews (Consoles)
Genji: Dawn of the Samurai Unlockables (PS2)
Unlock Hard Mode and Movie Gallery
Genji: Dawn of the Samurai (released as Genji in Europe) is a PlayStation 2 game released on September 20, 2005. It is loosely based on The Tale of the Heike. A sequel, Genji: Days of the Blade was released for PlayStation 3. The gameplay is third-person combat, similar to the one found in the Dynasty Warriors series (produced by Koei). The player controls Yoshitsune or Benkei and both characters are equipped with two basic attacks: Normal and Special.Yoshitsune is the fast and agile warrior, making up in speed what he lacks in strength. He is able to jump on small platforms (which, if jumped on by Benkei, would collapse). He wields two swords and can also use his sword to 'hang' onto a ledge before jumping again, allowing him a double jump of sorts. Benkei is more powerful but slower character, with greater range than Yoshitsune. He uses a large war club, which can also be used to destroy certain structures and heavy doors in the game.There are two ways to improve your character: by leveling up normally through defeating foes, or by using Essences of Amagahane to level up certain stats. Both methods are independent of each other. Normal experience can be gained by defeating enemies - the more enemies defeated in a row and the more strikes scored, the higher the experience. Benkei and Yohitsune share this experience total. Amagahane experience is increased by using three Essences of Amahagane to increase a stat (either health, attack, or defense). This level is independent for both characters.UnlockablesHard ModeBeat the game once to unlock hard mode.Note: You can't level up or buy item and weapon in hard mode.BGM Test - Beat the game on normal Continue Mode - Beat the game on normal Movie Gallery - Beat the game on normal Voice Test - Beat the game on normal Misc. UnlockablesCharacter Art - Beat Hard mode Enemy Art - Beat Hard mode Stage Art - Beat Hard mode Here's the intro cutscene and some superb gameplay footage from the title:
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