Sai Combat

Copyright : Mirrorsoft | Reviewed by : Satchman2000

Learn the ancient art of Sai Combat and defeat all your opponents to become Grand Master!

Graphics

Well drawn backgrounds and score panel add an authentic oriental feel to the game. The two main combatants are reminiscent of the Way of the Exploding Fist, and are well animated. Good use of colour.

Sound

A suitably oriental sounding tune opens the gameplay. Basic sounds of the pole twirling, with footstep sounds, with a strange whirling sound when your character somersaults. Decent thwacking sounds when you clobber your opponent with your weapon.

Gameplay

One thing Iâ??ve never understood is why itâ??s called Sai Combat, when you are actually fighting with a Bo (pole). A sai is a pronged dagger, as far as Iâ??m aware.. but thatâ??s besides the point The game consists of two opponents facing up to beat the living cr@p out of each other with a large pole. Cool! The game is very playable, and you often find yourself in a flurry of joystick waggles and button presses. Every time you hit your opponent, their energy level depletes, and this is indicated by a coloured dragon head. Deplete all your opponentâ??s energy, and they are knocked out. Beat them 3 times, and progress to the next belt colour. One you pass black, you move on throught the Dan grades, and the Masters at the side throw things at you to make it more complicated! Thatâ??s basically it! Itâ??s great fun, however, and will keep you coming back for more.