## Description

Hiro Miyamoto is a martial arts instructor and a member of an ancient clan of
fighters. One day he learns that Kage Mishima, a sworn enemy of his clan, has
gained possession of the Daikatana, a magical sword that allows its bearer to
travel through time. As a result of Mishima’s quest for power, a devastating
disease is threatening humanity. Hiro and his friends must venture into
different time periods, retrieve the sword, and defeat Mishima.

_Daikatana_ is a first-person shooter using the Quake II engine. The game is
divided into four episodes of several levels each, each episode taking place
in a different time period: far-future Japan, ancient Greece, Dark Ages
Norway, and near-future USA. The game uses cutscenes and text to tell the
story. Two AI-controlled characters accompany Hiro throughout the quest,
helping him in battles and also requiring protection. In addition to several
different firearms, the Daikatana itself, which the player acquires in Episode
2, can gain experience and grow stronger as it is used. The game includes a
multi-player deathmatch mode.

John Romero’s Daikatana