Sengoku Basara
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is a series of video games developed and published by Capcom
, as well as a bigger media franchise
based on it, including two anime
series and an animated film. Its story is very loosely based around the many real characters and events of the titular Sengoku
era in the history of feudal Japan.
as a "crowd-fighting" action game
in the vein of Koei's similarly themed Samurai Warriors series. Devil Kings, an English-language version of the game featured an altered gameplay and a completely different, supposedly more western audience-oriented fantasy story with original characters, which was however never used again due to the mostly negative response the localisation received from critics as well as consumers.
as Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes in 2007.
A 2D fighting game
by Arc System Works
, creators of the Guilty Gear
series, made in 2008 for the arcades and ported for the PS2 later the same year.
-exclusive title.
and Wii. The update version released in 2011.
s, soundtrack
s, drama and radio CDs
, trading cards and figures.
Capcom
is a Japanese developer and publisher of video games, known for creating multi-million-selling franchises such as Devil May Cry, Chaos Legion, Street Fighter, Mega Man and Resident Evil. Capcom developed and published Bionic Commando, Lost Planet and Dark Void too, but they are less known. Its...
, as well as a bigger media franchise
Media franchise
A media franchise is an intellectual property involving the characters, setting and trademarks of an original work of media , such as a film, a work of literature, a television program or a video game. Generally, a whole series is made in a particular medium, along with merchandising and endorsements...
based on it, including two anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
series and an animated film. Its story is very loosely based around the many real characters and events of the titular Sengoku
Sengoku period
The or Warring States period in Japanese history was a time of social upheaval, political intrigue, and nearly constant military conflict that lasted roughly from the middle of the 15th century to the beginning of the 17th century. The name "Sengoku" was adopted by Japanese historians in reference...
era in the history of feudal Japan.
Sengoku Basara (Devil Kings)
The original game in the series, released in 2005 only for the PS2PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2 is a sixth-generation video game console manufactured by Sony as part of the PlayStation series. Its development was announced in March 1999 and it was first released on March 4, 2000, in Japan...
as a "crowd-fighting" action game
Action game
Action game is a video game genre that emphasizes physical challenges, including hand–eye coordination and reaction-time. The genre includes diverse subgenres such as fighting games, shooter games, and platform games, which are widely considered the most important action games, though some...
in the vein of Koei's similarly themed Samurai Warriors series. Devil Kings, an English-language version of the game featured an altered gameplay and a completely different, supposedly more western audience-oriented fantasy story with original characters, which was however never used again due to the mostly negative response the localisation received from critics as well as consumers.
Sengoku Basara 2
The 2006 sequel, also for the PS2. The game was also ported to WiiWii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
as Sengoku Basara 2 Heroes in 2007.
Sengoku Basara X
A 2D fighting game
Fighting game
Fighting game is a video game genre where the player controls an on-screen character and engages in close combat with an opponent. These characters tend to be of equal power and fight matches consisting of several rounds, which take place in an arena. Players must master techniques such as...
by Arc System Works
Arc System Works
is a video game developer and publisher based in Yokohama, Japan. It was founded by Minoru Kidooka in 1988. Arc System Works is best known for its arcade 2D fighting game, Guilty Gear and its sequels.-BlazBlue series:...
, creators of the Guilty Gear
Guilty Gear
is a series of sprite-based competitive fighting games by Arc System Works and designed by artist Daisuke Ishiwatari. It is popular with fans for its detailed anime-style graphics, original characters, hard rock/heavy metal soundtrack, unique gameplay, and its numerous references to rock and heavy...
series, made in 2008 for the arcades and ported for the PS2 later the same year.
Sengoku Basara: Battle Heroes
A 2009 PSPPlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
-exclusive title.
Sengoku Basara 3 (Sengoku Basara: Samurai Heroes)/Sengoku Basara 3: UTAGE (Sengoku Basara 3: Party)
The third game in the main series, released in 2010 for the PS3PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
and Wii. The update version released in 2011.
Sengoku Basara: Chronicle Heroes
A PSP sequel was developed, official release date in July 21, 2011.Anime
As of 2010, two TV series and an OVA special have been created for the franchise since 2009, with a full-length movie to be released in 2011.Stage show
A stage play based on Sengoku Basara 3 was announced on July 17, 2011 to run from October 14-30, 2011.Related products
A large range of various other merchandise has been also created for the series, including many bookBook
A book is a set or collection of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of hot lava, paper, parchment, or other materials, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf or leaflet, and each side of a leaf is called a page...
s, soundtrack
Soundtrack
A soundtrack can be recorded music accompanying and synchronized to the images of a motion picture, book, television program or video game; a commercially released soundtrack album of music as featured in the soundtrack of a film or TV show; or the physical area of a film that contains the...
s, drama and radio CDs
Radio drama in Japan
Radio drama in Japan has a history as long as that of radio broadcasting in that country, which began in 1925. Some consider the first Japanese radio drama to have been "" which was a radio broadcast of a stage play. Others consider the Japanese translation of Richard Hughes's "Danger" or to be...
, trading cards and figures.