Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga Episode III

Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga Episode III is an arcade beat 'em up game released by Taito Corporation in 1991. The sequel to Rastan Saga II, it is a weapons brawler similar to Golden Axe. Its main feature is the use of dual screens to depict the action. There are three characters to select: a warrior named Rastan, a hireling named Dewey, and a thief named Sophia. Although the game was only released in Japan, the text is in both Japanese and English. The game was later re-released as part of Taito Memories.

Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga Episode III
Developer(s)Taito
Publisher(s)Taito
Platform(s)Arcade
Release1991
Genre(s)Beat 'em up, platform game
Mode(s)2-player co-operative

Gameplay

Similar to Golden Axe, Rastan Saga Episode III is a side-scrolling beat 'em up. The uses cutscenes to deliver its story and also features branching paths by offering the player a selection of different levels at certain points in the game. These were uncommon features for arcade games of the time.

Reception

In Japan, Game Machine listed Warrior Blade: Rastan Saga Episode III on their July 1, 1992 issue as being the eleventh most-successful upright arcade unit of the year.[1]

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References
  1. "Game Machine's Best Hit Games 25 - アップライト, コックピット型TVゲーム機 (Upright/Cockpit Videos)". Game Machine (in Japanese). No. 429. Amusement Press, Inc. 1 July 1992. p. 29.
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