Genji: Dawn of the Samurai

Genji: Dawn of the Samurai

Game general and emulation properties: Languages supported: Region NTSC-U: Serial numbers: SCUS-97471 SCUS-97504 (Demo) Release date: September 20, 2005 CRCs: D71B57F4 Windows Status: Playable Linux Status: ? Mac Status: ? Region PAL: Serial numbers: SCES-53328 SCED-53733 (Special Demo) Release date: October 21, 2005 Windows Status: ? Linux Status: ? Mac Status: ? Region NTSC-J/C/K: Serial numbers: SCAJ-20134 SCPS-15095 SCKA-20052 SCPS-19318 (PlayStation 2 the Best) PAPX-90522 (Trial) Release date: June 28, 2005 (Asia) June 30, 2005 September 15, 2005 (Korea) June 29, 2006 (PlayStation 2 the Best) May 18, 2007 (BigHit Series, Korea) Windows Status: ? Linux Status: ? Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Game Republic
Publisher(s): SCEI (AS, JP, KO), SCEA (US), SCEE (EU)
Genre: Action, Adventure
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic: 74/100
Game description: Genji: Dawn of the Samurai is an intense 3D action-adventure game. Inspired by the 11th century Japanese literary masterpiece, "Tale of Genji," Genji: Dawn of the Samurai provides a dramatic samurai plot fused with fantastical Japanese mythology. This historic samurai tale is set against the beautiful and elegant environments of feudal Japan, and delivers a story of two noble warriors engaged in a crusade against mythical forces controlling Japan. In addition, Genji: Dawn of the Samurai features authentic swordplay choreographed by Japan's leading swordsman, and production directed by acclaimed industry veterans.
Gameplay is third-person combat. The player controls Yoshitsune or Benkei, and both characters are equipped with two basic attacks: Normal and Special. Yoshitsune is your archetypical fast and agile warrior, making up in speed what he lacks in strength. He is able to jump on small platforms (which, if jumped on by Benkei, would collapse). He wields two swords, and can also use his sword to 'hang' onto a ledge before jumping again, allowing him a double jump of sorts. Benkei is the more powerful but slower character, with greater range than Yoshitsune. He uses a large war club, which can also be used to destroy certain structures and heavy doors in the game.

Test configurations on Windows:

Environment			Configurations			Comments	Tester
Region	OS	CPU/GPU	Revision	Graphics	Sound/Pad
NTSC-U	?	Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40 GHz NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT	pre-0.9.7 Beta (r1888)	GSdx (r1650)	SPU2-X 1.2.0 ?	FPS: 30-60. Will run super slow, even with speed hacks. Speed is very dependent on sound plugin. Turning sound off will make it run at full speed, and if you have to have sound try messing with the latency bar.	Deedopers
NTSC-U	Windows	Intel Core i7 @ 3.40 GHz Nvidia GTX 285 @ 768 MB	1.1.0 (r5480)	GSdx SSE41 (r5442)	SPU2-X 2.0.0 LilyPad 0.11.0	Runs above full speed.	General-Plot
NTSC-U	?	Intel i5 2500K @ 3.30 GHz NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 SE @ 768 MB	1.1.0 (r5628)	GSdx (r5631)	SPU2-X (r5559) LilyPad (r5403)	HACKS: Default ones and MTVU. Game runs fine with the revision of PCSX2. Probably with the later ones too. Some occasional texture blinking in HW mode., Heavy on resources. Hardware mode uses about 65% of CPU and GPU power. Software mode working fine with the above mentioned processor.	Yuri
NTSC-U	Windows 7	Intel Core i3-550 @ 3.20 GHz ATI Radeon HD 5670 @ 512 MB	1.2.1 (r5875) Speedhacks: EE Cyclerate: 2 MTVU: Enabled INTC Spin Detection: ✓ Wait Loop Detection: ✓ mVU Flag Hack: ✓	GSdx	SPU2-X 1.2.0 LilyPad 0.11.0	Performance: Runs fine altought I played only the first level. 60 FPS on walking, 50-60 on combat. Drops a lot in boss battle up to 45 FPS not very light game, but not very demanding too. Overall playable.	Razor96

Trivia

• Original names: 源 (SCPS-15095) & (SCPS-19318), 겐지 (SCKA-20052)

Known Issues

No post-processing effects

• Status: Active
• Type: Minor
• Description: Post-processing effects are not visible in hardware mode.
• Workaround: Use software mode.

	Genji - Dawn of the Samurai (SCUS 97471) (U)