Samurai Warrior: The Battles of…. Usagi Yojimbo

With the Roger Rabbit film (and game) successful, and the Jive Bunny
phenomenon shaking up charts worldwide, perhaps it was time to redress the
balance away from wimpy rabbits. Stan Sakai’s comic character set in the 17th
century did this, being capable of a range of martial arts moves. In this
licensed game he’ll need them to save Japan from being taken over by evil.

The game is side-scrolling and has large beat ’em up elements, but also
incorporates Karma. Negative actions such as needless violence will be
punished with a loss of Karma, while positives ones (such as bribing those who
give Karma) are rewarded. When in combat, energy gauges display the condition
of both yourself and your rival. Money collected can be spent on food for
energy boosts.