First Samurai

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Summary

A 2D action-platforming game that begins in a mystical representation of feudal Japan but travels all over time. It was originally released on European home computers, though the 1993 SNES port by Kemco was published in all regions.

Storyline

The Demon King descends from his mountain domain to you, the First Samurai and your master. Defenceless against the Demon's magic, you succumb to his powers, leaving the your Master to fight the Demon King alone. Your master falls in combat, dying. But, with his last breath, he summons the Wizard Mage. The Demon King fearing defeat, escapes to the future. Tormented, the young samurai seeks the teachings of the Wizard Mage in the ways of magic. Boiled with revenge and armed with a magical sword, the young samurai follows the Demon King into the future and the unknown...


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Game Information
Release Date November 1, 1991
Publisher Kemco, Vivid Image, Image Works, Elite Systems, Kotobuki Systems
Game Modes Single player
Player Perspectives Side view
Genres Fighting, Platform, Adventure, Arcade
Themes Action
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Amiga, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, iOS, Atari ST/STE