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Daikatana

In 2455 AD, Kage Mishima used the magical powers of Daikatana, the most powerful sword ever forged, to alter time and establish himself as supreme dictator. You are Hiro Miyamoto, one of the few people on earth who knows what happened.

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October 1, 2013
12 years and 308 days ago
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About the Game

In 2455 AD, Kage Mishima used the magical powers of Daikatana, the most powerful sword ever forged, to alter time and establish himself as supreme dictator. You are Hiro Miyamoto, one of the few people on earth who knows what happened. You and your two friends Superfly Johnson & Mikiko Ebihara must travel through time to find the corrupted dictatorship and right the wrongs inflicted on the world.

Key Features:

  • Two highly-trained sidekicks to watch your back
  • More than 50 superior enemies to slice and dice
  • 25 glorious weapons to collect and utilize
  • 24 huge levels that span four time periods
  • Killer multiplayer capabilities for free network play