An action-adventure inspired by Tezuka Osamu's manga where a samurai progressively loses his limbs, replaced by demon weapons. The original premise and dark world are captivating. Combat is satisfying despite a temperamental camera. A cult adaptation.
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Category
Action1 player16+
Description
A 2004 action-adventure from Sega and Red Entertainment, adapted from Osamu Tezuka's Dororo manga. You play as Hyakkimaru, whose body has been stolen in 48 pieces by demons; each boss defeated restores one part and gradually reshapes his combat abilities.
Blood Will Tell - Tezuka Osamu's Dororo review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾2,9 GB📅07/09/2004
Published by Sega
Blood Will Tell - Tezuka Osamu's Dororo (PS2) price, value & rarity
Sega's adaptation of Osamu Tezuka's manga Dororo, this samurai-and-demons action game saw a relatively limited PAL distribution yet carries a sleeve fully localised in five languages, an asset for European collectors. On the Old Continent market its value stays noticeably more moderate than the American version, making it the most accessible entry point to this cult title from a manga legend, seldom found complete in box.
Is Blood Will Tell - Tezuka Osamu's Dororo still worth playing in 2026?
A Sega action adventure adapted from Osamu Tezuka's manga, Blood Will Tell follows Hyakkimaru, a warrior deprived of forty-eight parts of his body by demons, who reclaims his humanity by slaying them one by one. The concept of bodily reconquest, the dark feudal Japan mood and the varied combat give the adventure a real identity. The dated handling and a fickle camera have aged. An endearing curiosity for fans of atypical action and devotees of Tezuka's work.
