HEAD BLOG

Who would have thought that when this little game came along I’d have ended up knowing a little bit more about Japanese history?

Sengoku Basara began as another website job, showcasing the awesome imagery and video associated with the game.

Then it was casually mentioned that the characters were all taken from history and the project took on a new light as we discussed just how in touch with history many Japanese people are. Especially the feudal stuff.

Sengoku Basara’s characters are all shoguns who added to the rich tapestry of Japanese history. Shoguns such as Ieyasu Tokugawa, Masamune Date, Mitsunari Ishida (pictured above and much cooler here than on his Wikipedia page) and Yukimura Sanada.

Fascinating stories but it’s highly doubtful that any of them could punch through buildings or fly.

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