ActionFit check
Is samurai_jazz worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy sword-fighting adventures with supernatural enemies
- Fans of pixel-styled games who want noir and samurai influences
- Players seeking combat with some investigation and puzzles
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a combat-free adventure may hit a wall because sword-fighting is central to play.
- Players wanting a purely linear action game may slow down at the investigation and puzzle sections.
- Players looking for modern visual presentation may bounce off the pseudo-8-bit graphics.
Our take on samurai_jazz
The likely bounce point arrives when combat gives way to investigation and puzzle-solving. Players expecting continuous sword fights may find the city’s detective work slows the pace, while those seeking a modern visual style may stop at the pseudo-8-bit presentation.
What is samurai_jazz?
Samurai Jazz is an action-adventure game set in a mysterious city influenced by film noir and classic samurai stories.
Players travel through the city, battle human swordsmen and demons, meet mythological creatures, and speak with its unusual residents. Progress also includes detective work and puzzle-solving alongside the central combat. The game uses a pseudo-8-bit visual style and an electro-jazz soundtrack. An Xbox 360 controller is supported.
How samurai_jazz plays
- 01Sword Combat
- Fights include enemy swordsmen and demonic opponents.
- 02City Exploration
- The setting can be explored through encounters with its inhabitants and mythological beings.
- 03Detective Puzzles
- Investigation and puzzle-solving appear during the adventure.
- 04Pixel Presentation
- Visuals use a pseudo-8-bit style accompanied by an electro-jazz soundtrack.
- 05Controller Support
- The game supports Xbox 360 controllers.
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samurai_jazz: platforms & release
Is samurai_jazz worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy sword-fighting adventures with supernatural enemies. Skip it if: players seeking a combat-free adventure may hit a wall because sword-fighting is central to play.
Where can I download samurai_jazz?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens samurai_jazz's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is samurai_jazz on?
Windows only.
