Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae (2014) is a high-speed, “arena-style” character action game that strips away the fluff of open-world exploration to focus purely on the art of the blade. You take control of Misa, a High School Templar who wields a demon-slaying katana. The story is a lean, classic tale of rivalry: Misa must hunt down her former friend, Magari, who has been possessed by a cursed blade that hungers for blood.
The game is heavily inspired by the “Stylish Action” genre popularized by Devil May Cry. Success depends on your ability to build and maintain a high combo meter by weaving together rapid slashes, hand-to-hand strikes, and the devastating Zanshin finisher. The Zanshin mechanic is the heart of the gameplay—after bleeding your enemies with regular attacks, sheathing your sword at the right moment causes all “marked” foes to explode in a fountain of sparks and damage.
While the environments are simple circular arenas, the depth lies in the technical combat system, requiring precise timing for parries and counters. It is a focused, arcade-like experience designed for players who enjoy mastering complex move-sets and chasing high scores through sheer mechanical skill.
Key Features
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Technical Swordplay: Master a deep move-set focused on katana and hand-to-hand combos.
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Zanshin Mechanic: Sheath your sword to trigger massive delayed damage on wounded foes.
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Bleed System: Enemies take more damage and can be finished off once they start “bleeding.”
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Skill Tree Progression: Use points earned in battle to unlock new techniques and stat boosts.
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Tough Boss Encounters: Face off against powerful, supernatural rivals in high-stakes duels.
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Dodge & Parry: Use precise timing to negate damage and launch counter-offensives.
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Multiple Difficulty Tiers: From “Easy” for beginners to the brutal “Inferno” mode.
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Unlockable Outfits: Earn different costumes for Misa by completing specific challenges.
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Arena Combat: A streamlined experience focusing purely on combat without backtracking.
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Stylish Visuals: Cell-shaded character models with fluid, high-frame-rate animations.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, or 11.
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Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.0 GHz or AMD equivalent.
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Memory: 2 GB RAM.
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Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 series or ATI Radeon HD 3870 (512 MB VRAM).
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DirectX: Version 9.0c.
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Storage: 200 MB available space.
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Sound Card: DirectSound compatible sound card.
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Input: Gamepad highly recommended (supports Xbox controllers).
