Far East of Eden: Kabuki Klash

Did You Know?

• Power-up icons appear on-screen at random, either springing out of the scenery or delivered by the Karasu Tengu.
• Characters wield weapons, which can be lost and recovered during battle.
• The game is similar in play style to the Samurai Shodown series and The Last Blade series.

Reception

In its August 1, 1995 issue, Game Machine ranked Far East of Eden: Kabuki Klash as the sixth most popular arcade game in Japan. Famitsu reported that the AES version sold more than 14,775 copies during its first week. Critics have generally received the game well since its launch. VideoGames gave it an 8 (Great), with Tyrone Rodriguez calling it "tremendously fun" thanks to its gimmicks and flashy visuals; the other editors scored it 8, 8, and 5. GamePro reviewed the Neo Geo AES version, praising its advanced graphics and sound but noting that the special moves were uninteresting and the magic moves overpowered. They said the initial gameplay grabs you, but it fades over time, offering little beyond the high-quality animation and sound typical of the Neo Geo. Next Generation found little to distinguish it from the many 2D fighters on the AES, ending with a sarcastic remark about yet another standard fighting game for the platform. Maximum reviewed the Neo Geo CD version, acknowledging it as just another one-on-one fighter for a console already famous for them, but still applauded its "fast and fluid" gameplay, "frankly awesome visuals," and original mechanics.