October 2, 2025
Action, Historical, Japan, Action Adventure, Samurai, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive, 17th Century.
The second installment of the best-selling TPP action-adventure series set in feudal Japan. Ghost of Yotei is not a direct sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. The new protagonist is a woman named Atsu. Her journey begins in 1603, roughly 300 years after the adventures of Jin Sakai.
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July 17, 2020
Action, Historical, Japan, Action Adventure, Samurai, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
An action sandbox game developed by Sucker Punch, the creators of the InFamous series. The player is taken to the titular island of Tshishima, where as a samurai he or she fights the Mongol invaders in order to avenge the death of family and close ones. A direct confrontation isn’t always the best course of action. To effectively eliminate opponents, the protagonist must learn to work in the shadows. During the journey the protagonist will visit various locations – from bamboo forests to mystic temples.
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March 22, 2024
RPG, Historical, Internet, Japan, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP, 19th Century.
Rise of the Ronin is an RPG with an extensive arcade combat system and an open world structure. As the titular warrior without a lord, we traverse 19th-century Japan troubled by conflict between supporters of the Shogun and the Emperor.
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February 21, 2023
Action, RPG Elements, Japan, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Samurai, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP, Xbox Play Anywhere, 19th Century.
Like a Dragon: Ishin is a remake of the samurai spin-off of the Yakuza series. The game takes us to 19th century Japan and casts us in the role of a samurai searching for the murderer of his mentor. The game offers an open world, an arcade combat system and a rich set of mini-games.
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August 20, 2021
Action, Historical, Internet, Japan, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Samurai, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP.
Director's Cut of the 2020 hit set in 13th century Japan. Published by Sony and Sucker Punch studio, Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut is enriched with, among others, Iki Island add-on, available for both PS4 and PS5 consoles.
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February 7, 2017
RPG, Fantasy, Internet, Co-op, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Remaster/remake, Action RPG, Samurai, Singleplayer, Slasher, Soulslike, TPP.
A third-person action game developed by Team Ninja studio (known from titles like Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden) under the supervision of Koei Tecmo company. We play as a samurai fighting against various enemies, among which we will find both humans and monsters. We cut our way through the enemies not only with conventional weaponry, but also with special abilities of our hero and the magical power enchanted in his sword. Gameplay is a mix of games like Onimusha and Dark Souls. This means that the difficulty level is high and it forces the player to make use of different tactics, dodges, blocking and powerful, complex combos. Interestingly, game has been announced as early as 2005 and was supposed to be one of the launching titles for PlayStation 3. However, due to a few complications, the developed has been postponed, and the final game will make it now to next generation of consoles.
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May 5, 2022
Action, 2.5D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Japan, Polish, Action Adventure, Samurai, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Action adventure game inspired by the films of Akira Kurosawa. In Trek to Yomi we play as a young samurai who, in order to fulfill his oath made to his dying mentor, must face the forces of evil. The title was developed by Leonard Menchiari and Flying Wild Hog studio.
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April 27, 2004
Action, Hack'and'slash, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
The third installment of the cult series about the great warriors of Onimusha. In order to stop evil, the main characters, Samanosuke Akechi and Jacques Branc, have to visit foreign worlds and look for a recipe for victory there, while discovering what they really have in common.
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January 15, 2019
Action, Fantasy, Horror, Japan, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Samurai, Singleplayer, Slasher.
A remastered edition of the first installment of the Onimusha series from 2001. The production, which combines the features of a hack and slash and survival horror, takes us to 16th-century Japan and aims to save the kidnapped princess from the hands of the cunning warlord Oda Nobunaga and his army of demonic servants.
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May 23, 2025
Action, Fantasy, Horror, Japan, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Samurai, Singleplayer, Slasher.
A refreshed version of the popular slasher with survival horror elements, originally released by Capcom in 2002. Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny Remaster takes us to a fantasy version of medieval Japan. The main protagonist is a warrior named Jubei Yaguy, who is chasing after Nobunaga Oda - leader of the army of demons.
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Steam
September 26, 2001
Action, Fantasy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Samurai, Singleplayer.
Throne of Darkness is an action-RPG game, which is the responsibility of the Climax development team. The action was set in the world of Japanese mythology. The player directs a team of samurai, who, wishing to avenge the death of the leader of the clan, stand up to fight against the ruler of darkness and his army. The creators foresaw several variants of fun, also in multiplayer mode.
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March 15, 2011
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Samurai, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Seventh main installment in the popular series of strategic games and the sequel to Shogun: Total War. Once again, the action takes place in the 16th century in feudal Japan. You take control of one of the clans and begin making efforts to be honored with the privilege of ruling the whole country as the new shogun. To accomplish that goal you need to manage diplomacy, military operations and economical development of your territories. Almost every aspect of game mechanics has changed since Shogun: Total War’s release (except of the basic foundations of the gameplay). Brand new AI algorithms made battles more realistic than ever. Statistics of generals and units are improving with player’s progress. Naval combat and multi-stage sieges have been added, and weather conditions have greater impact on battles than before. Main story campaign can be played in either single- or multiplayer mode (in cooperation with or against other player).
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March 6, 2008
Action, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Action game, shown from the perspective of a third person and belonging to the popular series. In this part of the action takes place not in modern times, but in the era of Japanese feudalism.
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September 19, 2006
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
Samurai Warriors 2 is a conversion of the TTP fight published by Koei in September 2006. The game was prepared by Omega Force studio, known mainly from the Dynasty Warriors series.
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March 23, 2012
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Samurai, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based, 19th Century.
A standalone expansion for Total War: SHOGUN 2 strategy game and a part of the Total War series by Creative Assembly. The add-on offers a new campaign set in the Empire of Japan in times of the civil war between the Emperor’s supporters and the last shogunate. The player can side with either faction, each of which is represented by six families. At the same time, it is a conflict between the traditional Japanese samurai culture and the modern firearms-based army. Technological advancement of our faction and the available units are largely dependent on our relations with overseas superpowers. Total War: SHOGUN 2 - Fall Of The Samurai offers an expanded campaign map, railway transportation, additional units and agents, and a new kind of battle: port siege. The introduction of firearms, especially the Gatling gun, is also a great innovation. Apart from the aforementioned campaign, the expansion comes with 4 historical battles and an updated multiplayer mode.
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March 3, 2011
Action, Hack'and'slash, PS Plus Premium, Samurai, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, 19th Century.
Another installment in the series of action games about the samurai. The series started in 2002 and has been developed ever since by the Japanese studio Acquire. The story in Way of the Samurai 4 is much more expanded in comparison to its predecessors. The game takes place in Japan in 1855 where an internal conflict takes place between the traditionalists and the advocates of technological development and cooperation with other countries. The player assumes the role of a wandering samurai whose looks and traits can be adjusted to fit the player’s preference and playstyle. At the beginning of the game the protagonist travels to a fictional city Amiham where he must join one of the sides of the conflict. The choice will determine how the rest of the story develops. The gameplay is similar to the previous installments of Way of the Samurai. It’s a dynamic action game filled with impressive battles. During the game player uses samurai weapons - including the traditional katana. The game offers a variety of attacks and battle skills. Interactive cut scenes enrich the game and make it more interesting.
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June 13, 2000
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Samurai, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
An epic strategy game developed by Creative Assembly (a British developer) and taking the player to 16th-century Japan. As the head of a noble family, the player develops their province in order to widen one's area of influence in the country ruined by war. Gameplay was divided into two segments here, combining elements of a turn-based strategy with real-time battles. Thus the player works on their province through construction of new buildings, trading, maintaining diplomatic relations, raising successors and training an army of loyal samurai. Simultaneously however, the player takes part in epic battles in full 3D; what is noticeable, thousands of units can be engaging in the battle at one time. The game comes with a large portion of authenticity when it comes to recreating historical realities. The in-game battles are extensive when it comes to different mechanics implemented - those real-time skirmishes get affected by such factors as the player's commands, formations, morale, fatigue, shape of terrain, weather or fortifications.
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July 20, 2023
Strategy, Grand Strategy, Historical, Japan, RTS, Samurai, Singleplayer, War Strategy, Turn-based.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Awakening is a strategy game set in Japan during the Sengoku era. Clan management, forming armies and handling the economy are all turn-based. Battles, meanwhile, take place in real-time.
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December 12, 2024
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Japanese Mythology, Platformers, Action Adventure, Samurai, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
The Spirit of the Samurai is an action adventure game set in the feudal Japan, in which we control three different characters - samurai, spirit and cat. The game was developed by Digital Mind studio.
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Steam
November 13, 2008
Action, Hack'and'slash, PS Plus Premium, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
One of the installments in action games series developed by Acquire studio. The story takes place in feudal Japan, in the Gishu Amana province, where a fierce battle between the rivaling clans takes place. The player assumes the role of a samurai and chooses his side in the conflict. It is worth mentioning that each path has a different ending. The basic of the gameplay is combat. The enemies can be defeated by using many types of melee weapon. One can also create his own weapon by using parts found during the game. The impressive duels are waged during story missions that are sometimes supplemented with minigames. It is also possible to form a team with a mercenary who will help us in combat in exchange for completing a mission for him or sharing a house. Way of the Samurai 3 offers clean, but not very impressive three-dimensional graphics.
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May 23, 2000
Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Time Travel, Samurai, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Daikatana, the legendary sword of samurai, was buried underground several hundred years ago. In the 25th century a crazy Japanese scientist Mishima finds him and sets off on a journey in time to change history.
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October 16, 2020
Action, Internet, Japan, Co-op, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Samurai, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.
Ghost of Tsushima: Legends is a DLC introducing online co-op mode for up to four players, available for free to owners of the original Sucker Punch studio game. The developers were inspired by Japanese mythology when creating it.
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February 22, 2014
Action, Historical, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive, 19th Century.
The sequel to the third-person action game Yakuza: Kenzan, a spin-off from SEGA's popular gangster series. In contrast to the full-fledged parts of the series, the developers take the players on a journey to the past, to feudal Japan, where we learn about the roots of one of the biggest criminal organizations in the world. The authors reach back to the history of their country, focusing on the character of the real hero, Ryoma Sakamoto. He was the initiator and leader of an uprising aimed at overthrowing the centuries-old rule of the Shogunate.
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April 21, 2022
Action, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Japanese Mythology, Roguelike, Samurai, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Hack'n'slash with roguelike elements that takes us to a world inspired by Japanese history and mythology. In Samurai Bringer, we play as Susanoo, who must face trials of strength to regain his lost power and defeat the Yamata-no-Orochi.
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July 27, 2021
Action, Strategic Elements, Historical, Internet, Japan, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Samurai, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
The fifth part of the popular slasher series with tactical elements. In Samurai Warriors 5 we go to Japan of Sengoku period and take part in great battles. In comparison to its predecessors, the game stands out thanks to the cartoon graphics made in cel-shading technique.
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March 20, 2014
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Premium, Samurai, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
Samurai Warriors 4 is the next part of the TPP action game series dedicated to samurai, in which we play the role of authentic characters, taking part in historical events from the history of Japan. In the fourth installment of the cycle, the number of playable warriors was increased and the possibility of creating one's own protagonist was added. In addition, we can now take two heroes to the battlefield and switch between them while having fun.
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May 16, 2017
Adventure, 2D, Fantasy, Samurai, Singleplayer, Dating Simulator, Visual Novel, 19th Century.
Hakuoki: Kyoto Winds is an improved and expanded version of a visual novel game initially released on PSP and PlayStation 3. It was developed by Idea Factory. The game takes place in the 19th century Japan and tells the story of a young girl named Chizuru Yukimura, who travels to Kyoto in search for her father, a respected physician and scientist. Lost in the city, she is being helped by the members of the Shinsengumi - a law enforcement group, whose job is to fight the revolutionists opposing the shogun. When she finds out the truth about her father's research, Chizuru is forced to unravel a complicated political crime scheme. A key to achieving victory in the game lies in befriending the helpful police officers. Our adventure takes place in a way characteristic to the genre. The dialogues in which we take part are presented with 2D, slightly animated visuals. From time to time we will have to make a decision that will influence the game's plot.
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September 29, 2023
RPG, Fantasy, Action RPG, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.
Fate/Samurai Remnant is an action RPG about a magical competition in medieval Japan. Its most prominent feature is its arcade combat system. The game is part of the franchise started by Fate/Stay Night from 2004.
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January 24, 2023
RPG, Fantasy, Indie Games, Card Games, Board & Card, Samurai, Singleplayer, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Game witch elements of strategy games, board and card games, prepared by French Game Source Studio. In Mahokenshi we go to fantastic land which we have to defend from demons.
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May 23, 2025
Fighting, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Japan, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Samurai, Singleplayer.
A fighting game with unique visuals inspired by Japanese paintings. The title of Two Strikes tells a lot about its gameplay - only two hits separate us (and our enemies) from being defeated. We can parry attacks, dodge and launch precise strikes. There are various fighters available, including a samurai, a bandit or a monk.
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February 20, 2020
RPG, Crafting, Hack'and'slash, Internet, Co-op, Japanese Mythology, Multiplayer, Action RPG, Samurai, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A spin-off of the Way of the Samurai series in which we play the role of a samurai helping the blacksmith to raise the money he needs to free his kidnapped daughter. In Katanakami we fight against hordes of enemies, and also sell katana made in the workshop.
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August 31, 1999
Action, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
Action adventure game set in feudal Japan. A player can play as a stray samurai or a woman trained in the secrets of ninjutsu. Each of them has a unique plot. The gameplay puts a strong emphasis on combat and offers an advanced system of duels, as well as the possibility of developing protagonists and weapons.
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June 4, 2019
Action, Strategic Elements, Internet, MMO, Multiplayer, Samurai, The Middle Ages, TPP, Free-to-play.
A multiplayer action game enriched with a big portion of RTS elements. Developed by Booming Games, the title gives an opportunity to assume the leadership of medieval armies in order to fight multiplayer skirmishes based on PvP rules. The gameplay formula of Conqueror's Blade brings into mind what constitutes the fundamentals of games belonging to such franchises as Dynasty Warriors or Kingdom Under Fire.
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February 11, 2015
Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Samurai, Singleplayer, Slasher, TPP.
An upgraded version of the fourth installment in the Samurai Warriors series, which came out for the tenth anniversary of the franchise. Developed by Omega Force, the game was released not only for Sony consoles, but also for PCs. The game is a conventional TPP hack-and-slash, featuring spectacular battles. Samurai Warriors 4-II is set in Feudal Japan, and the player takes part in subsequent skirmishes, fighting both smaller groups of enemies and entire armies. The game offers dozens of Japanese characters to choose from. In comparison to the basic version of Samurai Warriors 4, this edition brings several significant changes. The game introduces two modes - the Story Mode (offers thirteen new scenarios) and Endless Castle (a mixture of the Survival and Challenge modes from the previous installments). Gameplay as such was modified, as more emphasis was placed on strategic elements, an ability to combine weapons (to obtain more powerful versions) was added, and the character development system was remodeled. Apart from a single player experience, the creators included a co-op mode.
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February 27, 2009
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Samurai, Singleplayer.
Continuation of the saga of strategy games taking us to the turbulent times of feudal Japan. We take on the role of commander of one of the great clans and fight for domination.
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May 10, 2002
Strategy, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, RTS, Samurai, Singleplayer.
Takeda is a real-time war game where players will be able to take an active part in one of the most turbulent periods in the history of 16th century Japan - the Sengoku period.
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May 31, 2002
Action, Hack'and'slash, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Samurai, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive, 19th Century.
Way of the Samurai is an action game, thanks to which we get to know the profession of samurai from the lining. Its plot was set in 1878. As we know from history, the fall of Tokugawa Shoguna and the beginning of the Meiji era ended the shogunate period forever.
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July 25, 2005
Strategy, RTS, Samurai, Singleplayer.
Takeda 2 is a sequel to Magitech Corporation's 2002 real-time strategy. Like its predecessor, Takeda 2 presents players with a turbulent period in the history of Japan - Sengoku.
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May 6, 2004
Action, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
A dynamic combat game produced by the authors of the "Dynasty Warriors" series. As one of 15 famous warriors, the player fights hundreds of battles to restore order and order in medieval Japan.
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March 18, 2008
Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
Samurai Warriors 2: Xtreme Legends is a modified version of the 2006 release of 3D fighting in feudal Japan. Developers from the Omega Force studio have prepared new warriors, additional combat options and 36 complete scenarios. There were also the cooperative and mercenary modes awaited by the fans. The title was published in two editions - as an extension to Samurai Warriors 2 or as a stand-alone game.
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cancelled
Adventure, Point-and-click, Samurai, Singleplayer.
Once Upon a Time in Japan: Earth is the first part of a trilogy of adventure games that allow players to move to historical Japan. The game is the first title developed by the Texan developer Abborado Studios.
February 26, 2011
Action, LAN, Multiplayer, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP, Nintendo Exclusive.
The first installment of the Samurai Warriors series released for the Nintendo 3DS pocket console. The action of the game takes us to the 16th century, overwhelmed by the anxieties of Japan.
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2026
RPG, 2D, Historical, Indie Games, Japan, Samurai, Singleplayer, Turn-based, 17th Century.
A turn-based RPG created by Dead Mage Studio. Tale of Ronin features a story set in Japan’s feudal period. As the title suggests, player assumes the role of a ronin, i.e. a masterless samurai, who gets a chance to improve his lot. To make that happen, however, he must embark on a dangerous journey and experience both good and bad sides of the turbulent period of history, such as friendship, betrayal, war and honor. The protagonist starts his journey as a lone traveler, but in time he may be joined by two other companions. Together they visit various locations, make difficult decisions and, most of all, fight with enemies encountered on the way. The most interesting feature in Tale of Ronin is the so-called Sekai System, which is a kind of permadeath mechanic. If the protagonist gets killed in battle or commits seppuku to reclaim lost honor, the player becomes another ronin. In such case, however, you don’t have to start completely from scratch. Instead, you visit a world shaped by the actions of your previous hero.
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RPG, Fantasy, Japanese Mythology, Polish, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
A TPP action RPG that takes us to a fantasy version of feudal Japan. In Ronin: Samurai Redemption you are given three titular warriors at your disposal, and your task is to stop the death march of an evil spirit - the Shinigami - and his army of monsters.
May 19, 2016
Strategy, Historical, Internet, Multiplayer, PBeM, Samurai, Singleplayer, Turn-based.
A turn-based strategy with a strong emphasis on battles and tactics taking place in the 16th century Far East. Players take control of the large, diverse armies of different Asian countries and clash with the AI or others. Historical campaigns focus primarily on two events - the Sengoku period and the Japanese invasion of Korea.
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June 11, 2020
Fighting, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Package, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Samurai, Singleplayer.
A set of six brawlers from the Samurai Shodown series, which debuted on the NeoGeo console. The gameplay in each of these productions is based on dynamic and bloody duels in various arenas. In addition to the possibility of playing over the Internet, the titles have also been enriched with a so-called Museum Mode, which is a database of information about individual warriors.
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December 22, 1999
Fighting, Beat 'em Up, Japan, Samurai, Singleplayer.
Exclusively released on PlayStation 1, the next installment of a series of battles embedded in the realities of Japan's samurai time. The production is the first part of the series which uses 3D graphics.
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August 30, 1996
Fighting, 2D, Japan, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Samurai, Singleplayer.
The third installment of a series of two-dimensional battles, in which players take control over the masters of white weapons from different parts of the world. The production of SNK studio brought a number of changes in the mechanics of leading clashes and almost completely departed from the current design.
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March 22, 2012
Action, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive, 19th Century.
Three-dimensional action game, which was set in nineteenth-century Japan. The title divides the plot and the characters presented with the Hakuoki adventure published at the Polish Fine Arts Academy: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom. Players take on the role of one of the captains of the Shinsengumi special police force, which fights revolutionaries who want to overthrow the shogunat.
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November 23, 2016
Action, Hack'and'slash, Samurai, Singleplayer, TPP.
Another installment in the series of dynamical action games traditionally developed by Omega Force. This time the player assumes the role of Yukimura Sanada, one of the more popular protagonists of the series. We follow his story from birth, through the trainings that prepare him to combat, to the civil war and death during the siege of Osaka. The gameplay is similar to the one present in the previous games in the series and is based on battles with thousands of participants. Among the improvements created by the developers there is a selection of game modes – the adventure starts in the “castle city”, a base from which we can not only select playing mode but also participate in various side activities. The main mode of the game is a historical war campaign during which the player has freedom to select tactics and optional objectives. What’s new are the “Long-term Battles” – fights that take many hours and have a day and night cycle. Samurai Warriors: Sanada Maru has high quality graphics provided by the engine created for the fourth main installment of the series.
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