Throne of Darkness

Japanese mythology and fast-paced multiplayer chaos make “Throne of Darkness” an absolute must-play for fans of action-packed role-playing games. Players control a team of seven unique samurai—either in an extensive single-player campaign or in cooperative and competitive online game modes. Lead your seven unique samurai as they attempt to defeat the evil that has invaded the kingdom and avenge their slain daimyo. From the gates of the clan fortress to the top of the Dark Warlord’s castle, you’ll encounter more than 30 different fantastical creatures from Japanese mythology, including hordes of undead warriors, fearsome demons, and giant dragons—all animated in stunning 16-bit color graphics. Ten unique levels and dozens of side quests combine to create a truly original combat experience. “Throne of Darkness” introduces an innovative multi-character control interface that allows you to command up to four characters simultaneously through a series of tactical “moves” or formations. Each game is designed to combine the unique strengths of each samurai—such as the archer’s ranged attacks and the berserker’s dual-sword technique—to gain a distinct tactical advantage. The gameplay mechanics allow for a high degree of control and coordination between the player and the computer-controlled samurai, the likes of which have never been seen before in this genre. In “Throne of Darkness” multiplayer mode, up to 35 players battle simultaneously in a “King-of-the-Hill” competition for the title of the Dark Warlord. Through competition and cooperation, four clans—each with seven samurai—challenge the Dark Warlord, his seven lieutenants, and his countless minions, all of whom can be controlled by a single human player. Once the Dark Warlord is defeated, the victorious team becomes the new warlord.