I don't really understand what all the hype is about. This game has an interesting story and a fairly fun combat system, but I feel it is clearly outdone by the later games in the series, especially the third. It's got good graphics, a good score, a fairly nice combat system, and some puzzles to exercise the mind. However, the "world" or more appropriately, the "setting" is quite small, as it's essentially set in a castle in feudal Japan. Also, the game is very short, around five hours to be precise. The better players can complete it in less than three. It's a solid game, but I didn't find it as special as most people.

sweet as the sweetest candy. its always fun to hack up a whole bunch of undead samurais. the thunder sword is my personel favorite elemental weapon. its got some great unlockables like a panda suit for your main character.

this game is one of my favs.

The only down points to the game were the annoying puzzles and that the d-pad control scheme took some getting used to. Overall, great game.

This is not a game for paople who get frustrated easily. It combines action and many puzzles for you to figure out. I myself haven't beat the game yet because of a stupid puzzle. There may also be little surprises along the way ('cause i didn't really find that little old man funny).