Stylish sword-fighter returns
The Switch receives fighting royalty this week, as retro-enthusiasts Hamster have released SNK’sThe Last Blade 2on the Nintendo platform.
Debuting in arcades in 1998, before being ported to the Neo Geo and Sega Dreamcast,The Last Blade 2blends the aesthetics and depth ofGarou: Mark of the Wolveswith the ancient, weapon-based combat of theSamurai Shodownseries, creating an intense and enthralling one-on-one fighter.
Players choose a warrior from a noble – somewhat downbeat – cast of characters, before engaging in a series of fights, in order to guide their chosen character to their destiny.Last Blade 2features a slightly more muted colour scheme than its predecessor, in an effort to reflect the game’s more straight-laced storyline.
The game’s “Speed” and “Power” system returns, allowing players to choose between having access to stylish chained combos or higher damage output. New toLast Blade 2is the “EX” option, which attempts to find a middle-ground between the two fighting styles.
The Last Blade 2is available now on Nintendo Switch, priced at $8. It has also currently available on PS4, Xbox One and PC. The video below is from the Xbox One version.
