Throne of Darkness

Combining Japanese mythology with fast-paced multiplayer mayhem, Throne of Darkness is a must-have title for action-oriented RPG fans. Players control a team of seven unique samurai in single player mode or in cooperative and competitive online game mode. Guide your seven unique samurai on their quest to overthrow the evil that has overrun the kingdom and avenge their slain daimyo. From the gates of the Clan Citadel to the top of the Dark Warlord's castle, you'll encounter more than 30 different fantastic creatures from Japanese mythology, including legions of undead warriors, fearsome demons and giant dragons - all animated in stunning 16-bit color. Ten unique levels and dozens of side quests make for a truly original fighting experience. Throne of Darkness introduces an innovative multi-character control interface that allows simultaneous control of up to four characters through a series of tactical "moves" or formations. Each move is designed to combine the unique strengths of each samurai - such as the archer's ranged attacks and the berserker's two-sword technique - to create a distinct tactical advantage. The moves allow for a high level of control and coordination between the player and the computer-controlled samurai that has never been seen before in the genre. In Throne of Darkness multiplayer mode, up to 35 players simultaneously vie for the mantle of dark warlord. Four clans, each with seven samurai, challenge the Dark Warlord, his seven lieutenants and his myriad servants, all of whom can be controlled by a human player. Once the Dark Warlord is defeated, the winning team becomes the new Warlord.