Kabuki Warriors Xbox

Inspired by the traditional Japanese theater, Kabuki Warriors charges players with the task of traveling from Edo to Kyoto, while earning money from performances and decimating opposing troupes in the process. A single attack button is used in conjunction with directional pad movements to create a handful of attacks, while jump, roll, and block buttons perform their respective functions. During a bout, players can perform taunts and poses to increase their popularity with the crowd. As you become more popular with the crowd your popularity meter increases, which, once filled allows your fighter to unleash a powerful special attack. Taunting your opponent serves a second, yet very important function, in that pleased show goers will shower your warrior with money which can then be used on your travels (the more money you have, the further you can travel each round).

Your traveling group of fighters/actors consists of three people, one of which can be traded to another group after besting them in combat. In this way, it is possible to build a formidable group of fighters before reaching Kyoto -- the heart of the entertainment circuit. A total of 24 fighters are available in the game, from the subtle to the strange. A number of different "arenas" are present on which to perform, but changes are limited to backgrounds and objects as you're always expected to duel on a stage. Players can select from four different game modes: Adventure, Time Attack, Tournament, and Versus. ~ Gavin Frankle, All Game Guide