Hissatsu Ura-Kagyou
Hissatsu Ura Kagyō is an action game set in Japan during the Edo period, inspired by the popular Hissatsu Series historical drama (jidaigeki). The player controls Keijirō Teitō, who by day is a well-liked…
Hissatsu Ura-Kagyou is an adventure developed by Light Weight, released 22 September 2005 on PlayStation 2.
What Hissatsu Ura-Kagyou is
Hissatsu Ura-Kagyou is an adventure game developed by Light Weight and released in 2005. It was published by Genki. It is available on PlayStation 2 only.
The premise, in the publisher's words
Set in the Edo period, Hissatsu Urakagyou follows Kyōjirō Tatewaki, a respected young doctor beloved by the townspeople of Edo. However, beneath his kind and gentle persona lies a deadly secret—he is an assassin of the underworld, delivering justice where the law has failed. By day, he saves lives; by night, he takes them. Under the guidance of his adoptive father, Dōjun, and alongside his fellow assassins, Kyōjirō navigates the dangerous line between healer and executioner. As corruption and crime grip the city, he must face formidable foes, uncover hidden conspiracies, and confront the moral dilemmas of his double life. Will he remain the people’s savior, or will the darkness of his work…
How it plays
It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action, historical and stealth. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Hissatsu Ura-Kagyou launched on 22 September 2005, within three weeks of Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy), Indigo Prophecy, Fable: The Lost Chapters and Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.
Released around the same time: Fahrenheit (Indigo Prophecy), Indigo Prophecy, Fable: The Lost Chapters, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney.
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