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Samurai Deeper Kyo is a 2D weapons-based fighter, based on the anime/manga series of the same name. It plays out in the Tokugawa period of Japan and features a host of swordfighters, ninja, royal soldiers, and many other less orthodox characters of the time. Visually it can be somewhat reminiscent of The Last Blade, but the characters are a lot more anime-ish and boast modern touches, and while there are some nice-looking stages, they don't really reach the level of detail and beauty of the Last Blade games.

Still, this is a very entertaining fighter with a good amount and variety of characters, certainly a huge treat for fans of the franchise. It features an assist system like the Marvel vs Capcom games and also has a Sudden Death mode, which is exactly like it sounds, and can actually be pretty exhilarating with a friend.