No wonder that when the blade is broken in Kyoto Inferno, so is Kenshin’s will. ![]() It’s a potent metaphor for what violence does to the people who choose to harm others. The sharp edge constantly reminds him what he’s capable of, and it threatens to cut him rather than his enemies. The Sakabatō is an essential part of the series’ mythology, working as a metaphor for Kenshin’s core dilemma. The weapon lets him use his fighting skills to protect those in need, without ever killing again. So now, the former samurai wields a “reverse-blade sword,” the Sakabatō, where the sharp edge faces inward toward the wielder, instead of outward toward his opponent. Kenshin feels that every time he killed an adversary, he lost part of his soul. Kenshin’s arc throughout the trilogy initially makes him the embodiment of Japan’s guilt and attempt to atone for its sins. They center on an attention-grabbing protagonist, introduced as an unstoppable force of war who wants to stop fighting. Bringing the story to life through superb production design and cinematography, the films find the right balance between visual naturalism and moments of pure mythological wonder. The Kenshin movies stand out for a number of reasons: Their compelling stories are filled with endearing characters, and they take place in a rich world that draws from real Japanese history. And Rurouni Kenshin: The Final, the saga’s fourth movie, is now on Netflix, after opening successfully in Japan in April 2020. The initial trilogy - 2012’s Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins and 2014’s Kyoto Inferno and The Legend Ends - is widely available for digital rental. Japan backed the project, and turned it into one of Japan’s most widely acclaimed recent franchises. It was only a matter of time before a live-action adaptation of the saga followed. Rurouni Kenshin started as a manga series, and became a successful anime series in the mid-1990s. But his past catches up to him, and he must once again use his gift of swordsmanship to help the innocent. Himura Kenshin, a legendary warrior, renounces his violent ways and wanders the land looking for atonement. Oh.and I STILL haven't explored all the map which is pathetic of me - it really shows how easily I get distracted doing other stuff in game to an insane OCD level that I don't find the time to explore the unexplored lol o)Īnd then there is all the mods - jeez, don't get me started.The story of Rurouni Kenshin begins in 1860s Japan, where the end of the Japanese civil war is marking the transition from feudalism to modernism. I always spend a lot of hours/days or even weeks, still, in Kenshi each time I do o) Since I bought Kenshi I still come back fairly regularly when there's bugger all else new or interesting that peaks my interest - which happens often. ![]() Only a few games are still etched into my brain. Playing on a school Commodore Pet in break times was where I played the first games I can remember, although Pong may have been played before or even on that too but I simply can't remember exactly and I know I have forgotten probably 95% of what I've played in the past. I've played the hell out of many games in my 40+ years of gaming. I like it a lot.īest damn game I can remember buying. Although the 2900+ hours I've put into it so far is an indication that I too like it. Got it back in Jan 2017 myself so I'm a bit of a noob. Maybe it will help someone else who's on the fence about buying the game. Even with it's engine limitations it's an excellent game in every way and I'm glad I took the chance.Īnyway, just thought it was worth sharing. I seem to recall he even had a regular job back then (and might still today). Being a lone developer and working mostly in his spare time I wasn't so sure if it was worth the risk. I also remember wondering if Chris could pull it off. There was a lot to like about the original map and I still tend to settle in the desert on this new map because of my love for the desert. There were situated in great locations and had excellent character because of it. But there were plenty of enemies and sand. There weren't any animals or biomes or real factions. It just depends on the game start I begin with.īack then we had a different map and almost none of what we have today in the game. I still start the game out that way sometimes. I was scared to leave town and wondering where to go if I did. I was as lost as many of the new players are today. I still remember the first time I played Kenshi. I paid $10.71US for the game that was on sale. ![]() I bought the game on Jafter watching a couple of youtube videos about Kenshi.
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