GamerVision’s Top Ten Swords In Video Games

*pictured above: Squall’s Revolver Blade from Final Fanasy VIII, my personal favorite.*

I’ll let the article speak for itself.

“In the world of video games, swords are as ubiquitous as save points, invisible walls and sequels.  Fantasy RPGs are the most likely genre to include bladed weapons, but they’re also commonly found in beat em ups, platformers, fighting games and even FPSs.  There’s just something about a sword that evokes images of both visceral, bloody combat and refined elegance; something no other weapon can manage.  Whether you’re talking about sleek katanas, massive claymores or futuristic plasma blades, swords have been an integral part of video games since the beginning.  Certain swords, of course, stand out from the rest.  Some are recognized because of their outrageous power, others because of their gorgeous design, and still others become famous based on a certain mystique.  Regardless, among the myriad sabers out there in the digisphere, we came up with the ten most bad-ass swords ever to grace a game system.  Enjoy.”

via GamerVision