Bujingai: Swordmaster
(Playstation 2 - PAL, Action & Adventure)
Complete
$34.67
Loose $19.72
Manage Collection
Developed_By:
Taito
Published_By:
505 Game Street
Released On:
18 Feb 2005
Bujingai: Swordmaster is an action-adventure game set in feudal Japan. The story follows a young samurai named Bujingai, who sets out on a quest to find and defeat the evil God of the Underworld.
Players control Bujingai as he navigates through levels, fighting enemies and solving puzzles to uncover the secrets of the undersea world. The gameplay involves sword-fighting and platforming elements, with an emphasis on strategy and stealth.
UPC-A:
8023171004303 (Austria
Switzerland)
YouTube
Reddit
Twitch
Wikipedia
DB
IGDB
RG
RAWG
M
Metacritic
HowLong
GF
GameFAQs
Prices as of 05 Oct 2026
Typical $34.68–$34.78 (last 90 days)
New
Complete
Loose
Box
Manual
Smoothed
Log · Auto
Medians
Volume
Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
This is a post-apocalyptic fantasy action game where players embody superpowered human warriors fighting against demonic overlords who have dominated Earth for centuries. Players will engage in intense combat, utilizing their unique abilities to reclaim the planet from the demonic forces.
Story
Story
In the 23rd Century, an ambitious attempt to develop a clean source of nuclear power goes horribly wrong. Earth is bombarded with high density microwaves, and 70% of the population is instantly killed.
The survivors discovered that the 'cataclysm' has imbued them with supernatural abilities, but over time, they began to mysteriously disappear. After this, fierce demons appeared, seemingly out of nowhere, to dominate the earth and place the human race in the iron grip of their rule.
For nearly 700 years, the survivors began to hone their new abilities into a new and deadly fighting art to combat the demons. Many were killed, and a thousand tales of sorrow wove their way into the pages of history.
Now, only the greatest warriors remain... the battle begins.
How to Play
•
MEMORY CARD slot 2
•
MEMORY CARD slot 1
•
USB connector
•
controller port 1
•
controller port 2
•
disc tray
•
RESET button
•
OPEN button
System Setup
Set up your PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system according to the instructions in its Instruction Manual. Make sure the MAIN POWER switch (located on the back of the console) is turned ON.
Press the RESET button. When the power indicator lights up, press the OPEN button and the disc tray will open. Place the Bujingai: The Forsaken City™ disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up. Press the OPEN button again and the disc tray will close.
Attach game controllers and other peripherals, as appropriate. Follow on-screen instructions and refer to this manual for information on using the software.
Resetting the System
To reset your PlayStation®2 system at any time, press and release the RESET button.
Memory Card
To save game settings and progress, insert a memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) into MEMORY CARD slot 1 of your PlayStation®2 system.
You can load saved game data from the same memory card or any memory card (8MB)(for PlayStation®2) containing previously saved games.
Beginning a New Game
When you begin a new game, you'll play through a short combat scenario, which will serve as footage for the game's Intro Sequence. After the Intro Sequence plays, the Title Screen appears.
If you have a previously saved Bujingai: The Forsaken City game on your Memory Card, the Intro Sequence will not play and the Title Screen will appear.
Title Screen Options
•
BUJINGAI
•
THE FORSAKEN CITY
•
TAITO CORP. 2003 RED 2003
•
Start New Game
•
Continue Game
•
Options
•
Special Options
Start New Game
Allows you to begin a New Game and select the Difficulty Level.
Continue Game
Allows you to continue 1 of 8 Saved Games.
Options
Allows you to adjust the game's Options.
Special Options
Allows you to play through the game's unlockable features.
The Tutorial
The game's tutorial is extremely helpful and will teach you the basic and intermediate techniques in the game. Master Naguri will guide you through eight Lessons to make you a better warrior.
When you exit the tutorial, the game will begin.
Tutorial Lessons
•
Basic Movement Controls
•
Advanced Jumping Controls
•
Advanced Movement Controls
•
Attack Controls
•
Locking On and Evading
•
Clashing
•
Spell Defense
•
Camera Operation and Radar Display
Replaying Tutorials
You can review these lessons at any time while you are playing the game. Just pause the game and select Return to the Temple.
Once you are at the Temple, go up the stairs and enter the building. If you approach the throne, you can replay these Tutorials.
Stages
The game is broken up into eight different Stages. Each Stage represents a geographic region of the city.
You can access the Stages by going through the portals. You can also replay Stages over and over if you want to improve your high scores or upgrade your character.
Stage Scores
At the end of each Stage, you receive a grade based on your performance. You are graded on the following criteria.
Max Consecutive Hits
This is based on the highest combo that you attained while you were playing through the Stage. You must complete the Stage without dying for your combo to count.
Stylized Action Points
This is based on how you branched your combos, timed your button presses, and how well you integrated wall-running, gliding, and posing into the action.
Damage Taken from Enemies
This is based on how much damage you took while you were trying to beat the Stage. The less damage you take, the higher your score.
Completion Time
The faster you finish the Stage, the better.
Orbs Collected
This counts the Blue Orbs that you collected throughout the Stage.
Upgrading Your Character
Every time you slay a demon, its demonic energy is dispersed in the form of Blue Orbs. You can use this supernatural energy source to upgrade Lau at one of the Portals.
Power Up Settings
•
Increase
•
Ryuugatou Level
•
Level 3
•
2230/3000
•
Orbs
•
387/3000
•
1374
•
Use the directional button to increase skills.
•
Hold L1 button or R1 button to change by 10.
•
Use the Orbs to increase your Sword Damage and Attack Rate.
•
button: Cancel
Increase Ryuugatou Level
Increases your basic sword attack damage and lengthens your combos.
Increase Tenreiken Level
Increases your Magic Attacks and allows you to cast higher level Spells.
Increase Health
Increases your Health Bar.
Increase Magic
Increases your Magic Bar.
Increase Defense
Increases the amount of times you can deflect an incoming attack.
Controls
directional buttons
Highlight menu item
X button
Select/Go to next screen
O button
Cancel / Return to previous screen
L2 button
Radar Display On/Off
L1 button
Switch Target
R2 button
Snap Camera
R1 button
Target Lock-On
A button
Spin Attack
left analog stick
Move Lau
SELECT button
Game Menu
START button
Pause Menu
right analog stick
Move Camera
Items & Weapons
Yellow Orbs
Replenishes your Health.
Red Orbs
Replenishes your Magic.
Blue Orbs
Collect these to upgrade your Character.
Green Orbs
Contains Spiritual Energy. Collect these by slicing bamboo.
New Spells
These are typically found in glowing crates. Smash them open to get a new spell.
Coins
These are hidden throughout the city. Use them to unlock items on the Extra Options Screen.
Keys
Keys appear in many shapes and sizes and are used to break these demonic barriers.
Crates
These can be smashed and hold useful items.
Enemies & Characters
LAU WONG
An immortal martial arts master who returns to the Forsaken City after hundreds of years to stop his old friend.
REI JENRON
Centuries ago, he was Lau's best friend. Now he is half-man / half-demon and rules over all of the demons in the city.
NAGURI TENSAI
He was the greatest martial arts master of his time. He taught Lau and Rei everything they know about the martial and arcane arts.
YOHFA
This mysterious woman was Rei's girlfriend. She controls the Portals and allows Lau access through the game.
THE FORSAKEN
Constructed by arcane magic, decaying flesh and steel are combined to create mindless soldiers for Hell's army.
HELLBEASTS
The tortured spirits of animals, now fortified with blades, prowl the city and hunt you down.
OVERLORDS
Officers in Hell's Army, these skilled warriors possess supernatural powers and great fighting prowess.
THE UNDEAD
Raised from the dead, these super-human warriors stalk the city streets. Decay has lessened their agility, but the magic forces that animate them give them superhuman strength.
TROGDAR
One of the great guardians of the gates of Hell, Trogdar is a formidable foe. What he lacks in speed, he makes up in sheer power.
MAHLER
This great cat is extremely agile and very deadly. Mahler is incredibly quick and can breathe hellfire.
MISTRESS OF CRUELTY
From the lower levels of Hell, she takes great delight in hearing the screams of her victims as she transforms them into the forsaken.
WHITE DEMODRAGON
A wielder of ice and wind, this great fiend can alter reality and pull you into his world, where he is nearly invincible.
Search Games
Popular Consoles
By Year
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989
1990
1991
1992
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
© 2026 RetroGold. All rights reserved.