Sword of the Samurai System Requirements (1989) | Minimum & Recommended PC Specs

update Last updated: January 01, 1989
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Sword of the Samurai requires at least a capable CPU, a dedicated GPU, and 512 MB RAM. For recommended settings, aim for powerful CPU and high-end GPU.

Sword of the Samurai PC performance and system requirements
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About Sword of the Samurai

Enter Japan in the age of warring states. At the center of this role-playing, action-adventure simulation of combat, statesmanship and intrigue, you are a samurai warrior struggling for honor. More important than life itself, honor is crucial to achieving your ultimate goal: unifying feudal Japan under your noble rule.

Game Features:

  • Computer-controlled opponents make decisions based on your actions - and on the actions of other rival characters.
  • Furious melee action against multiple warriors takes place in castles, villages and rice paddies.
  • Vindicate yourself in duels against rivals who would like nothing better then to diminish your Honor.
  • Feel the drama and immediacy of real-time battles involving infantry, cavalry and muskets on battlefields that vary with every conflict.
  • Untie all 48 warring provinces in common allegiance to you, and earn the title of shogun, military ruler of all Japan.
  • Fun and Easy to control!
  • Four skill levels, plus other starting options
  • An ingenious system of menus, animation and text windows - pioneered by MicroProse in Pirates! - conveys the detail of text with the fun of graphics and animation.
  • Authentic Japanese music and graphics powerfully evoke the mood of Sixteenth century Japan.
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Released 1/1/1989
Genres
AdventureActionSimulationStrategy
Developer
MicroProse Software
Publisher
Nightdive StudiosRetroism
Platforms
PCmacOSLinux

Sword of the Samurai System Requirements

Minimum

OS:
Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7
CPU:
Not specified
GPU:
Not specified
RAM:
512 MB
File Size:
500 MB

Recommended

OS:
Windows 7
CPU:
Not specified
GPU:
Not specified
RAM:
1 GB

Can I run Sword of the Samurai on my PC?

To run Sword of the Samurai on PC you need at minimum a Not specified processor, a Not specified graphics card, and 512 MB of RAM running on Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7. For the best experience at recommended settings, upgrade to a Not specified CPU and Not specified GPU.

What GPU do I need to run Sword of the Samurai?

The minimum GPU required to run Sword of the Samurai is the Not specified. For smooth gameplay at high graphics settings, a Not specified is recommended.

How much RAM does Sword of the Samurai require?

Sword of the Samurai requires a minimum of 512 MB RAM. For the recommended experience, 1 GB of RAM is suggested.

How to check if your PC can run Sword of the Samurai

  1. Check your CPU: Compare your processor against the minimum requirement: Not specified.
  2. Check your GPU: Your graphics card should meet or exceed: Not specified.
  3. Check your RAM: You need at least 512 MB of RAM installed.
  4. Check storage: Ensure you have at least 500 MB of free disk space.
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