Cardinal Syn

Cardinal Syn (1998)

by Kronos Digital Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Sony Computer Entertainment of America
Genres:Fighting
Themes:Action, Fantasy, Historical
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:What began as a simple prophecy evolved into bloody war. A board of fantasy warriors in an epic story of a war-torn land. Battle it out with an arsenal of weapons including battle axes, broadswords, crossbows and more! Deadly interactive 3-D environments - dodge fire-pits, flying arrows and spike-lined walls forcing fighters to kill or be killed. 8 main characters with a further 10 hidden characters waiting to be unleashed!Show more
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user avatar@Mal Whipuser avatar@Mal Whip
January 31, 2025
My favourite 1990s 1v1 PvP armed fighting game. A Gothic classic, much like Iron & Blood: Warriors of Ravenloft, Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain, & Diablo. Cardinal Syn has some excellent characters, & fatalities. Bosses are unlocked to become playable, & the cutscenes are great. If you like Dark Souls, you'll appreciate it.
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