Kengo: Master of Bushido is a Samurai fighting game where playersaim to win the Emperor's Tournament to become Master of Bushido. Each of the game's several stages has its own individual environments. Characters have different story lines and develop both their physical and mental skills throughout the game. Life and spirit gauges measure your offensive abilities, and the game has a "Samurai Reputation" system based on honor and technique. There are multiple game modes, including training, street battle, Imperial Tournament, survival battle, and head-to-head.