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1998PCPlayStationSteam Deck playable90 % positive9.99 €

An elegant SNK 2D weapon-based fighter set in late-Edo Japan, built around parries, timing and precise special moves. Hand-drawn anime fighters and an atmospheric soundtrack make it a genre classic.

  • Historical setting
  • Melee combat with weapons or fists
  • Competing against other players
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
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Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Last Blade 2 special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Samurai Shodown

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2019PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck verified81 % positive−80 % 49.53 € 9.89 €

Brings what grabs you about The Last Blade 2: a historical setting, melee combat with weapons or fists and competing against other players.

A weapon-based 2D fighter where a few heavy sword strikes decide each duel and every mistake is punished. Its brushstroke art style and emphasis on spacing, timing and parries set it apart.

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Samurai Shodown II

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A classic SNK 2D weapon-based fighter where you pick one of 15 warriors and duel. Few, heavy hits, precise timing and spacing make every match tense.

Samurai Shodown V

Historical setting

A classic 2D weapon-based duelling game set in feudal Japan, where a few well-timed strikes, parries and smart spacing decide the match. Its hand-drawn look and fresh roster make it a standout entry in the series.

Samurai Shodown III

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A weapon-based one-on-one fighter set in feudal Japan where heavy sword strikes, precise parries and timing decide every duel. Its darker tone and redesigned cast set the third entry apart from its more playful predecessors.

SoulCalibur VI

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A 3D weapons-based fighter where duels are decided by spacing, guarding and well-timed counters. Its story mode retells the first SoulCalibur, but versus matches and the character creator are the real draw.

SoulCalibur

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A landmark 3D weapon-based fighter with fluid, fast duels, sidestepping movement and a varied roster. Great for local versus matches and arcade runs.

Sclash

Historical setting

A 2D samurai duelling game where a single hit kills. You manage stamina and breath, parry and time your strikes in tense showdowns set against hand-painted backdrops, best enjoyed against friends.

Bushido Blade

Historical setting

An unconventional samurai sword-fighting classic where a single well-placed hit can be lethal. With no health bars, roomy 3D arenas and tense duels, it emphasizes realism and risk over typical fighting-game conventions.

Guilty Gear: Strive

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A blazing-fast fighting game with a striking anime-style 3D look and a heavy metal soundtrack. It welcomes newcomers while offering deep mechanics for veterans, wrapped in stylish presentation and aggressive, high-speed duels.

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