Based on a very long-running Japanese period drama, Hissatsu! is a side-scrolling action game very much in the vein of the Shinobi series. You and your associates travel from town to town, investigating evil-doers and dispensing justice.
Select two out of four characters — one remains under player control and one in reserve — and switch between them at will. Each has an unlimited regular and a metered strong attack; each character specializes in a different weapon. Katanas, whips, and knives are all on offer.
Relatively frills-free, this game looks very 16-bit, but don’t let that put you off from this solid title.
A Saturn fan since the beginning, Peter plays Saturn almost exclusively. For Peter, Saturn represents a moment in time where 2D games were at their best, 3D was just rising, and fascinating gaming ‘firsts’ were commonplace. There are very few Saturn games that Peter cannot find some enjoyment in!
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