Last Blade / 1997 / SNK

The Last Blade is 1 on 1 weapons based fighter. Somewhat similar to the Samurai Shodown series, but flashier and more elegant. It features 12 selectable characters, and each character can be chosen to play in “power” or “speed” mode. In “power” mode characters have access to both DM’s and SDM’s. In “speed” mode characters have access to DM’s and a timed custom combo style move.

The game plays very smoothly and animates well, one of the best looking games on the NGCD system, a must own title.

    • Japanese Name – Gekka No Kenshi
    • NGCD USA – NGCD 2341
    • NGCD JPN – NGCD 2340
    • Barcode – T4964808501038
    • Copyright – SNK 1997 (Release Date on CD: 1998)
    • Last Blade Game Review

Spine Card Text
The Last Blade / The Way Of The Blade

Back Insert Text
1863. History’s hidden secret is revealed. During the age known as “Bakumatsu”, 135 years ago, CHAOS rules! Its all yours! A new type of weapon-fighting game in which “power” and “speed” weapons in addition to various “repel” moves can be used to experience a new sensation in video game thrills.

AES / CD Differences
Neo Geo CD has Survival Mode, whereas Neo Geo AES shows Time Attack Mode.

Arranged Soundtrack
One of the best arranged soundtracks for CD system. Crystal clear stereo sound, superior to AES version.

Load Times
Initial Start Menu – 24 seconds
Character Select – 17 seconds
Character vs Portraits – 11 seconds
Level Intro – 6 seconds
Pre Fight Pose – 37 seconds
Level One – 8 seconds
Round Two – 5 seconds
Level Outro – 8 seconds

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