Genji: Days of the Blade is a Dynasty Warriors-style action game set in feudal Japan. This follow-up to 2005's Genji: Dawn of the Samurai offers more expansive environments, fighting moves, and playable characters than its PlayStation 2 predecessor. The story line once again follows lead protagonist Genkuro Yoshitsune as he battles the rival Heishi clan using swordplay and team-oriented combination moves. Unlike the original game, players can now freely switch between four characters, to use each combatant's distinct skills and abilities against enemy troops and boss characters. The technology behind PlayStation 3 allows for detailed battlefields, naval warfare, and horseback riding, as hundreds of warriors engage each other in hack-and-slash combat. Revered swordsman Mitsuhiko Seike helped choreograph the fighting sequences and provided the motion-captured maneuvers in the game. Genji: Days of the Blade is estimated to offer more than 15 hours worth of sword-swinging skirmishes for solo samurai. ~ Scott Alan Marriott, All Game Guide
MENU CONTROLS
Start Button = start game/open status screen
Select Button = open systems screen
Left Analog Stick/D-Pad/L1 Button/R1 Button = highlight menu item
X Button = select menu item
Circle Button = cancel/previous screen
CHARACTER CONTROLS
Left Analog Stick = walk/run
Right Analog Stick = dodge
D-Pad = swap character
X Button = jump/investigate/talk
Triangle Button = strong attack
Square Button = normal attack
Circle Button = special attack
R1 Button = defensive stance
R2 Button = focus stance
R1 Button + R2 Button = defensive and focus stance
L1 Button = kamui mode
L2 Button = switch weapons
Start Button = open system screen
Select Button = pause game/open pause menu
PlayStation 3
