Genji: Dawn of the Samurai is an action-adventure game for the PlayStation 2, released in 2002. Set in 1159 AD, it follows the rise of the Heishi clan, who seize control of Japan through violence and mystical stones. Players navigate a richly detailed world, engaging in swordplay and exploration to combat the oppressive regime while uncovering the story of a fallen noble lineage.
It is 1159 AD, and a brutal samurai clan called The Heishi have stepped in to take power after the old nobility fell. With their mystical stones, they rule the land through fear and violence.