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It is a real-time tactics game set in feudal Japan, focusing upon a conflict between the eastern Tokugawa clan and western Toyotomi clan (with Ishida Mitsunari as the Toyotomi's guardian and protector) shogunates at the end of Sengoku Jidai. Tokugawa Ieyasu served as the primary representative for the Eastern forces where the Western army changed leaders based on the results of select key battles.
Although it was, for the most part, historically accurate, Kessen contained a number of "what-if" scenarios, for example, if the Western forces are victorious at the Battle of Sekigahara (historically an Eastern victory).
Two sequels were later created, Kessen II and Kessen III. These two games introduced magical and meteorological elements to the games.
Cinematics
A note from the game's producer, Kou Shibusawa, addressed to players before any campaign begins, explains his desire to take his own twist on this segment of history but felt too constricted by cinema to do so properly. With Kessen, he believes that he was able to explore his ideas more freely. Thus, several of the game's cutscenes have a theatrical feel similar to chanbara and jidaigeki films.
Before each campaign begins, a narrator enlists a brief summary of the events proceeding the selected campaign to help familiarize players with the battle taking place. After the pre-planning of the battle is finished, a cinematic event occurs, often dramatizing character interactions or significant historical events that took place before the battle occurs.[1][2] Similar events also occur after the war council, during battle, and at the battle's end.
Among the historically accurate retelling of events, preference for the often romanticized accounts were sometimes used. Notable instances include Hosokawa Gracia ordering a soldier to kill her and Tokugawa Hidetada ordering the assassination of Sanada Masayuki for causing his tardiness at Sekigahara.[3]
Development
Kessen was developed in one year with a budget of $5 million.[4]
Reception
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Some reviewers have described the game as redundant and slow.[8][9] Cutscenes were cited by one critic to be "the visual appeal to Kessen".[10] Graphics concerning the historical figures were also said to be "over-the-top" and colorful enough to the point of ridiculousness, though impressive.[11] What gained Kessen the most praise was the game's sound department, many citing the orchestral score to be "epic" with one critic noting the "English voices to be good and fitting". Overall, it is seen as a game for history buffs of Japanese history with a good but flawed presentation.[12]
The title won a special prize PlayStation Award in 2000. It was also nominated for the grand prize in the consumers' selection for graphics and scenarios.[13] It was a runner-up for GameSpotTemplate:'s annual "Best Strategy Game" award among console games, losing to Ogre Battle 64.[14]
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Kessen- Tokugawa's Rearguard. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2014-06-09. Retrieved January 27, 2008.
- ^ At Sekigahara, Shimazu Yoshihiro: So Ishida said, "Night attacks are for cowards! Go fight boldly!" He would not listen to me and now look what we face. Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Koei (October 26, 2000). Kessen (PlayStation 2). Electronic Arts.
- ^ Tokugawa Ieyasu: You had Masa Sanada murdered!? You fool! I detest such treachery!/ Tokugawa Hidetada But it was- it was because of him that we were late to arrive at Sekigahara! I just felt- / Tokugawa Ieyasu: What, more excuses... Leave my sight! I grow sickened by your face. Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Koei (October 26, 2000). Kessen (PlayStation 2). Electronic Arts.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Interview with Koei". GameSpot. February 24, 2000. Archived from the original on September 30, 2000. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Klepek, Patrick. "Kessen". Gaming Age. Retrieved January 8, 2015.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.GameSpot Staff (January 5, 2001). "Best and Worst of 2000". GameSpot. Archived from the original on February 13, 2002.
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