The Genji and the Heike Clans

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Summary

The Genji and the Heike Clans (Genpei Touma-den) is a side-scrolling beat 'em up platformer. Players take on the role of Taira no Kagekiyo, a samurai who perished in the Battle of Dan-no-ura during the Genpei War. Kagekiyo is brought back to life with the purpose of defeating his archrival, Minamoto no Yoritomo, along with the leaders of his clan, Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Saito Musashibo Benkei. The game features three distinct gameplay styles: Small Mode (standard), Big Mode (standard, but with larger characters and typically boss battles), and Plain Mode (an overhead perspective). The game was localized when it was released in Namco Museum.

Storyline

The player takes on the role of Taira no Kagekiyo, a samurai who perished in the Genpei War and was resurrected to seek vengeance for his clan's downfall. He journeys across Japan's provinces in pursuit of the Imperial Regalia of Japan to confront his greatest foe, Minamoto no Yoritomo, while also battling other adversaries such as Minamoto no Yoshitsune and Musashibō Benkei.

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