The legend of kage game

This is a game that has been released on tons of platforms over the years, most notably the NES. It even got a reboot on the PS2 a few years back! However, today we are taking a look at the original classic game.

For a game that was released in one of the things that Taito did very well with this game which was unusual at the time was making the game a tad more cinematic. While there is no large amount of text moving the story or cut scenes. What I mean is that the game has this cool credit list that lists all the cast members. Also, The Legend of Kage looks great for its time. I think the visuals have held up very well if I am honest, I can see why someone younger may think the game is lacking in the visuals, but when you consider what else was around at this time it looks good.

The effects in the background, in particular, are very impressive for a game from The gameplay of the game is that of an action platformer. I found that Kage controlled very well and the craziest thing about the game is the way that he jumps. Kage clearly never missed leg day as this dude can jump a full screen in height! You need this as some of the levels have a more vertical design to them. Gamepad control:. Player Emulator selection:. Other platforms:. This game can be played also in a version for SG Game info:.

Game title:. The Legend of Kage. Author released :. Taito Action, Platform. Gary Knight, Simon Butler. Hisayoshi Ogura. Game manual:. File size:. Game size:. Recommended emulator:. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:. Kage is armed with a kodachi shortsword and an unlimited supply of shurikens, and can also jump ridiculously high.

Kage must fight his way through a forest, a waterfront, and a temple to defeat the villains and rescue Kiri, and then do it all over again with faster enemies and a new color palette to reflect the changing of the seasons. The basic plot of Kage 2 is mostly the same as in the first game - Kage is still fighting to rescue Kiri now called "Kirihime" from the villains Yoshi "Yoshiro" and Yuki "Yukinosuke" - but now Kage has a new ally in the kusarigama-wielding Chihiro.