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Platform
Arcade
Genres
Fighting · Arcade
Player Perspective
Side view
Developers
Fuuki
Publishers
Fuuki
Release date
December 4, 1998

Summary

Asura Blade: Sword of Dynasty, often just called Asura Blade, marks Fuuki’s first foray into 2‑D one‑on‑one fighters, later followed by its sequel Asura Buster. The roster is modest but diverse, offering eight selectable combatants and two hidden boss fighters that can be unlocked with special codes in single‑player mode. Gameplay leans on a straightforward three‑button layout and relies on simple directional inputs, making the special moves easy to pick up for newcomers while still rewarding timing. Visually, the title bursts with vivid colors and richly detailed backgrounds that echo the style of late‑90s classics like Darkstalkers and Street Fighter Alpha. Set against a fantasy backdrop, the game delivers a nostalgic yet accessible fighting experience for anyone who enjoys fast‑paced arcade action.

Storyline

In Asura Blade: Sword of Dynasty, the world is a bleak, post‑apocalyptic mix of fantasy and technology where a legendary weapon called the Sword of Dynasty is said to hold the strongest power in existence and can grant any wish. The blade has fallen into the hands of a ruthless warlord known only as S. Geist, who plans to unleash a sealed ancient beast, the Earth Dragon, to seize total control.

Eight warriors each pursue the Sword for their own reasons, unaware that their paths will intersect and that their battles will ultimately decide the fate of the world.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Arcade Machine

Developers
Fuuki
Machine Style
Upright
Control Panel
Multi-player
Input Devices
Joystick · Buttons
Screen Orientation
Landscape
Sound
Mono

Multiplayer

Game modes
Versus

Alternative Titles

  • Asura Blade: Sword of Doom Old