Yulhyul Kangho (2001)

Yulhyul Kangho is based on a Korean wuxia manhwa by Jeon Geuk-jin and Yang Jae-hyeon. In the game, the young hero Han Bi-gwang is attacked by assassins in his home and embarks on a journey to find who is responsible for the attack. On his way, he meets the young female martial artists Dam Hwa-rin, who accompanies him. The game is a series of battles with 3D characters on pre-rendered backgrounds, which are fought beat-em-up style in real time, with long comic book style conversations in between. With subsequent victories, the protagonist grows stronger and learns new fighting moves from his opponents.