Taito arcade action mashing up Rastan and Barbarian. Simple but charming combat, short levels, pixel-art look. A curiosity worth a try, Japan-only for retro fans.
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Arcade1 player12+
Description
Japanese beat 'em up combining Taito's Rastan and Barbarian. Published by Taito, released in September 2003. Two playable warriors with complementary skills, side-scrolling levels, magic and melee weapons and local two-player co-op. Japanese release only.
Warrior Blade - Rastan vs. Barbarian review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,4 GB📅25/09/2003
Published by Taito
Warrior Blade - Rastan vs. Barbarian (GameCube) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
Here is a genuine niche piece. A Taito arcade action title that stayed exclusive to Japan, Warrior Blade weds the worlds of Rastan and Barbarian into an obscure release that retro collectors and Taito loyalists compete over. Its Japanese exclusivity and coveted-curio status explain a marked scarcity and a narrow but real demand. A confidential print run, no Western release and the aura of a Taito gem make it a sought-after piece whose value climbs as copies grow scarce. A hunting target for the serious collector.
