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quick combo, powerful charge move and aerial attack, but each sword style offers unique abilities. In addition to the abilities given by each style, Gojiro also has the innate ability to dodge bullets, and even uses his sword to deflect them. By defeating enemies Gojiro can fill a meter which, when full, allows him to enter Master Mode. Once activated, Master Mode greatly increases Gojiro's abilities, allowing him to dispatch enemies in a single blow.
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1105:Katana Kami
959:. July 2005
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386:Development
380:ghost towns
311:multiplayer
270:7 June 2005
234:Platform(s)
210:Composer(s)
180:Designer(s)
170:Producer(s)
160:Director(s)
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701:Metacritic
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412:Aggregator
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1008:MobyGames
988:(Acquire)
403:Reception
398:Reception
341:Wild West
200:Artist(s)
150:505 Games
43:summarize
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880:18 April
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582:GameZone
521:GameSpot
394:comics.
361:Insane.
347:Gameplay
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840:GameSpy
780:GamePro
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483:GamePro
464:5.33/10
392:Top Cow
337:samurai
329:Acquire
303:Mode(s)
245:Release
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963:25 May
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907:25 May
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440:Score
415:Score
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120:Spike
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