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Is The Spirit of the Samurai worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action-adventure players who want a folklore-inspired supernatural setting rather than a contemporary one.
- Players who enjoy switching among characters with distinct combat, platforming, and exploration roles.
- Metroidvania fans who prefer a 2D adventure with character progression and customizable combos.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience may find the focus on combat against undead enemies a poor match.
- Players looking for a purely linear action game may not want the Metroidvania elements, exploration, and level secrets.
Our take on The Spirit of the Samurai
Instead of centering the adventure on one hero, it divides play among a samurai, a tiny spirit, and a warrior cat, with different roles in combat, platforming, and exploration. Its stop-motion presentation also departs from conventional 2D action-adventure presentation.
What is The Spirit of the Samurai?
The Spirit of the Samurai is a 2D action adventure about Takeshi, a samurai defending his village from an Oni and its undead army.
The journey moves through ruined settlements, caves, cemeteries, and other settings drawn from Japanese mythology and folklore. Play as Takeshi, the small spirit Kodama, and the warrior cat Chisai; each brings a different approach to combat, platforming, and exploration. The game includes weapons from ancient Japan, character-specific special attacks, and custom combos. Defeating enemies grants experience that can improve abilities and stats and unlock moves. Metroidvania elements, hidden secrets, varied controls, and an in-game combo editor shape the adventure.
How The Spirit of the Samurai plays
- 01Three playable characters
- Takeshi, Kodama, and Chisai approach combat, platforming, and exploration in different ways.
- 02Ancient Japanese weapons
- The game includes a katana, yari spear, and bow alongside character-specific special attacks and combos.
- 03Experience-based progression
- Defeating foes earns experience for improving abilities and stats and unlocking moves.
- 04Combo editor
- An in-game editor lets players customize combat combos.
- 05Folklore-inspired levels
- The journey passes through ruined villages, mountain caves, and cemeteries, with secrets to find.
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The Spirit of the Samurai: platforms & release
Is The Spirit of the Samurai worth it?
It is worth it if: action-adventure players who want a folklore-inspired supernatural setting rather than a contemporary one. Skip it if: players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience may find the focus on combat against undead enemies a poor match.
Where can I download The Spirit of the Samurai?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens The Spirit of the Samurai's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is The Spirit of the Samurai on?
Windows only.
