Realistic fighting? By Japanese swordsmen? Im confused; where are the pandas and girls in bikinis...? Bushido Blade is a dramatic departure from beat em ups such as Tekken, Dead or Alive or even Street Fighter. There is no health bar, and most hits are instantly fatal. However, its possible to wound your enemy stabbing their leg wont kill them, but theyll begin to limp and move slowly. This led to an incredibly tense, realistic fighting experience and surprisingly enough, the critics loved it. IGN gave the game an 8.7, Gamespot an 8.9, and Playstation Magazine an 8 out of 10. With so many similar beat em ups on the market, surely space can be found for another Bushido Blade a fighter for those who like fighting games, not Japanese school-girls in mini-skirts.