Death Dojo

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Death Dojo is a single player action game with a violence theme. It was developed by Ken Watanabe and was released on November 8, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Enter Death Dojo... A one-on-one death match to become the ultimate samurai. Real battle is scary. Other games may lead you to believe you can slash through hoardes of foes with ease. This is not true. To beat your enemy you must face your fears. In Death Dojo you must face your nightmare and defeat him. You have nothing but a Katana to defend yourself, the enemy comes quietly and quickly, and yo…

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game is free and offers a fun way to practice sword fighting mechanics in VR.
Graphics and atmosphere are well done, creating an immersive experience.
The gameplay is challenging and requires good reflexes, making it satisfying to master.

Blocking mechanics are often unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Limited combat options and predictable AI make the game feel repetitive and lacking depth.
The environment is basic and dark, which can detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the sword fighting mechanics as innovative and engaging, while others criticize the overall execution, describing it as limited and frustrating. Many players found the mechanics to be poorly designed, leading to a lack of enjoyment and a feeling of repetitiveness. Despite some potential for fun, the gameplay often falls flat due to its restrictive nature and lack of updates.
- “Fun swordfighting mechanics, definitely worth a try.”
- “This game has by far the best dueling sword fight mechanics of any VR game I have seen so far.”
- “After spending a good amount of time grasping the mechanics of the game, I realized this title is awesome.”
- “The gameplay is not good and they have never updated it.”
- “Painstakingly irritating block mechanics.”
- “Its not a hard sword fighting game because of the intensity or skill of your AI opponent but rather the very limiting gameplay that makes it boring and difficult to want to play.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the detailed and atmospheric dark gory visuals, while others felt the excessive darkness hindered the appreciation of the artwork. Overall, the graphics are considered well-executed, particularly in the context of VR, but the balance between atmosphere and visibility remains a point of contention.
- “The graphics are well done, the models are menacing.”
- “I will give it this, it has some atmosphere, and the graphics are on the better end of the scale (by VR terms at least).”
- “Graphics: 5/5, your detail is pretty cool (my biased opinion).”
- “I understand it's supposed to feel like a true fight in the middle of the night, but it is just way too dark to appreciate the artwork.”
- “Has dark gory graphics; the artwork is okay.”
- “The graphics are well done, but the models are menacing.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its impressive graphics and immersive, creepy elements that enhance the overall experience. Many players find it surprisingly scary, contributing to a sense of realism that complements the gameplay, despite some criticism regarding the combat mechanics. Overall, the game successfully creates a dark and engaging atmosphere that resonates well with players.
- “The atmosphere is perfect and actually surprised me at how scary it could be.”
- “I will give it this, it has some atmosphere, and the graphics are on the better end of the scale (by VR terms at least).”
- “Great game, with the best dueling sword dynamics and a dark and scary atmosphere!”
- “Love the realism and the atmosphere!”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users indicating that there is essentially no narrative present in the game.
- “Story: 0/5, there isn't any.”
- “Story?”
- “What story?”