Yoshitsune Eiyūden: The Story of Hero Yoshitsune explained

is a hack and slash video game developed and published by FromSoftware for the PlayStation 2, based on the legendary samurai, Minamoto no Yoshitsune.^[1]

The game was later re-released with additional content (such as characters and levels) and two-player cooperative or competitive modes.^[2] This new version was titled (shura meaning "mayhem" or "carnage").

Gameplay

Developers described the game as a cross between real-time strategy games and typical third-person 3D action games.The game displays a 3rd person view of the area surrounding the player in a real-time strategic setting, similar to Koei's Dynasty Warriors. There are many stages in which the goal is to guide the troops safely across the battlefield while protecting them.

Characters

• Minamoto no Yoshitsune
• Benkei
• "Ushiwakamaru"

Reception

In the week of its release, Yoshitsune Eiyūden: The Story of Hero Yoshitsune was the third best-selling console game in Japan, with 41,927 copies sold.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: From Software to release new samurai game - GameSpot.com . Niizumi . Hirohiko . 23 July 2004 . . 20 April 2013 .
2. Web site: The Hero of Yoshitsune Returns - IGN. Gantayat. Anoop. 4 August 2005. IGN. 20 April 2013.
3. Web site: Gamasutra - News - Japanese Sales Charts, Week Ending January 16th. Jenkins. David. 21 January 2005. Gamasutra. 20 April 2013.