SNK Gekka no Kenshi / The Last Blade NEO GEO MVS

Gekka no Kenshi, known internationally as The Last Blade, is a masterfully crafted 2D weapon-based fighting game developed by SNK for the NEO GEO MVS. Set in a romanticized version of Japan’s Bakumatsu period, the game features beautiful sprite work, fluid animation, and a deep combat system that balances precision and power.

Players choose from a diverse cast of swordsmen and warriors, each with unique fighting styles and special techniques. With a focus on high-skill gameplay, historical aesthetics, and rich atmosphere, The Last Blade is regarded as one of SNK’s most refined and elegant fighting games—perfect for collectors and genre fans.