5 of the most iconic swords in video games

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Video game weaponry has always been unique. The sheer number of weapons video games have come up with have roots in reality but also take a step into the fantastical.

Weapons can range from intricately designed firearms to colossal greatswords, but they all serve the same function: to give the player the tools that enable them to go through the game's obstacles. Most of the time, they take the form of a simple tool found in the real world, like the iconic crowbar of Half-Life's Gordan Freeman.

Swords, in general, are a special bunch. They are some of the most widely recognizable weapons throughout history, and every culture has had its own take on the design. Swords in video games also work in the same way, they borrow from history and give players’ the tool to cut down everything in their path.

While swords are made to represent their historical counterparts, video game devs take it to the next level and have produced some fabled blades. This list takes a look at iconic swords that have appeared in video games.

Final Fantasy has been a titan of the JRPG genre. The franchise is one of the longest-running in video game history and is one of the most recognizable ones. These games have everything: fantastic stories, iconic characters, and even more remarkable weaponry. There is just such a high ceiling when it comes to Final Fantasy games, and with an entirely new vision for the future, there is just no stopping this juggernaut.

The Buster Sword first made its first appearance alongside its wielder Cloud Strife. The character and sword were designed by the legendary Tetsuya Nomura. The massive blade is widely known mostly due to its characteristic design and ability to desolate any foe foolish to come up against it. The Buster