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This is a roleplaying game based on the popular comic book by Stan Sakai. Set in something like Feudal Japan, except the people are all talking animals, the series follows the exploits of a ronin called Usagi, his friends, associates and enemies. The roleplaying version by Greg Stolze is very faithful to the comic and includes many tidbits and behind-the-scenes peeks at the many adventures of Usagi.

I was a little dubious of the game at first, since the Fuzion system has not impressed me all that much. However, this is a light, stripped-down Fuzion, custom-fitted for Usagi's world. It's a good fit, and finally hints at the potential of the Fuzion system.

The art style takes a little getting-used-to, like any unfamiliar artist. But Sakai's work is good, and peppers the book like little windows into the Empire.

Bottom line: A must for Usagi fans, and a welcome addition to any roleplaying library.

Style: 4 (Classy and well done)
Substance: 4 (Meaty)

Usagi Yojimbo Roleplaying Game
Author: Greg Stolze Category: game Company/Publisher: Gold Rush Games Cost: $16.00 Page count: 96 ISBN: 1-890305-02-2 Capsule Review by Bob Portnell on 02/03/98. Genre tags: none	This is a roleplaying game based on the popular comic book by Stan Sakai. Set in something like Feudal Japan, except the people are all talking animals, the series follows the exploits of a ronin called Usagi, his friends, associates and enemies. The roleplaying version by Greg Stolze is very faithful to the comic and includes many tidbits and behind-the-scenes peeks at the many adventures of Usagi. I was a little dubious of the game at first, since the Fuzion system has not impressed me all that much. However, this is a light, stripped-down Fuzion, custom-fitted for Usagi's world. It's a good fit, and finally hints at the potential of the Fuzion system. The art style takes a little getting-used-to, like any unfamiliar artist. But Sakai's work is good, and peppers the book like little windows into the Empire. Bottom line: A must for Usagi fans, and a welcome addition to any roleplaying library. Style: 4 (Classy and well done) Substance: 4 (Meaty)

Usagi Yojimbo Roleplaying Game