Lotion samurai

About

"Lotion Samurai" is a unique action game where you play as a slippery samurai, covered in lotion, trying to escape from Ninja Castle. You can't walk normally because of the lotion, but you can kick off walls to slide past enemy attacks. With fast-paced gameplay and unique mechanics, the game offers an unprecedented sprinting experience, allowing you to cut down enemies and repaint the leaderboards with your high score. Your goal is to escape from the Ninja Castle by mastering six unique stages.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a surprisingly fun core gameplay loop that is engaging and enjoyable.
It evokes a strong sense of national pride and features a moving story that adds depth to the gameplay.
Controls are responsive and the game is easy to play with both mouse and gamepad, making it accessible for various players.

The graphics are outdated and lack the quality expected from modern PC games, resembling low-quality Flash games.
The gameplay is shallow and lacks depth, making it unengaging for players who prefer more complex mechanics.
The game suffers from technical limitations and compromises made for handheld devices, resulting in a subpar experience on PC.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics rely on outdated retro pixel art, which many players find lacks depth and quality despite options to adjust resolution. Scaling up the simplistic 2D assets does not enhance the overall visual experience, leaving gamers with limited ability to improve the graphics.
- “Graphics: 10”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been described as both deeply engaging and emotionally impactful, particularly due to its narrative elements, creating a complex experience. However, some users feel it lacks depth and resembles free browser games, raising concerns about its value as a paid product. Overall, opinions on gameplay are polarized, with some praising its fun core loop while others criticize its shallowness.
- “But the tears that welled up in my eyes as I read the tragic story of Nobunaga's capture and torment at the hands of Ninja Castle blocked my sight of the boss ninja's shurikens and added an extra level of depth and complexity to an already immaculate gameplay loop.”
- “(The core gameplay loop is way too much fun.)”
- “Gameplay: 10”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its emotional depth, particularly highlighting the tragic narrative of Nobunaga's capture, which enhances the overall gameplay experience rather than detracting from it. Players find that the compelling storyline adds complexity and engagement, making the action more impactful.
- “But the tears that welled up in my eyes as I read the tragic story of Nobunaga's capture and torment at the hands of Ninja Castle blocked my sight of the boss ninja's shurikens and added an extra level of depth and complexity to an already immaculate gameplay loop.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked the emotional impact I was hoping for, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and filled with clichés, which really took away from the overall experience.”
- “The character development was shallow, leaving me unable to connect with anyone in the story.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a profound emotional impact from the game's narrative, particularly highlighting the tragic story of Nobunaga's capture, which enhances the overall gameplay experience by adding depth and complexity. The emotional engagement is so strong that it can even distract from gameplay elements, such as avoiding enemy attacks.
- “The tears that welled up in my eyes as I read the tragic story of Nobunaga's capture and torment at the hands of the ninja added an extra level of depth and complexity to an already immaculate gameplay loop.”
- “The emotional weight of the characters' journeys left a lasting impact on me, making every victory feel earned and every loss deeply felt.”
- “I was completely immersed in the narrative; the emotional moments resonated with me long after I put the controller down.”