<b>Games review</b> Gohatto

Gohatto (Momentum, 15, £19.99/£10.99)

An intriguing if oblique study in eroticism and power in ancient Japan, from Nagisa (In The Realm Of The Senses) Oshima.

Trials in the Kyoto militia bring in new recruits including beautiful Sozaburo Kano (Ryuhei Matsuda), an enigmatic creature whose fighting skills are equalled only by his ability to attract his fellow samurai - even heterosexual lieutenant Beat Takeshi.

But Kano does not use these abilities for good: his predatory bent reflects the darker side of the samurai character, and causes great trouble. Not always easy, although it looks great. No DVD extras.