Lotion samurai

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Lotion samurai is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game with horror, comedy, historical and erotic themes. It was developed by Retsu Teikoku and was released on June 3, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Manipulate a lotion-covered samurai, defeat the ninjas who are blocking them, and aim for escape from the ninja castle! Further ranking function supported! Compete with rival samurai all over the world for clear time!

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The core gameplay loop of sliding, kicking off walls, and maneuvering to hit enemies and reach the exit is fun, smooth, and addictive.
Level design is well put together, offering a solid challenge that remains enjoyable and engaging, appealing to speedrunners and skill progression enthusiasts.
Controls feel pleasing and responsive, with seamless switching between mouse and gamepad, enhancing the overall experience.

Visuals are simplistic and low-resolution, with pixel art that appears outdated and lacks polish, not meeting modern PC gaming standards.
Technical issues such as language errors, fullscreen problems, and low resolution capped at 1080p detract from the experience on PC.
Gameplay is shallow and repetitive for players seeking deeper, richer control schemes or narrative depth, and the design compromises for handheld devices limit the PC version's quality and appeal.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are deliberately styled as retro pixel art, which lacks the sophistication of modern PC visuals and cannot be significantly improved through resolution adjustments. This simplistic 2D aesthetic may feel outdated and underwhelming to some players.
- “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 lacklustre 2D visuals.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its fast-paced, fun core loop involving wall kicks and sliding attacks, adding depth through emotional storytelling. However, some find it shallow and unengaging, likening it to free browser games despite its paid status. Overall, the gameplay experience is considered highly enjoyable by many.
- “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 damn fun.”
- “The gameplay loop of kicking off walls and sliding on the floor to hit enemies and maneuver your way to the exit in record time is solid good fun.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is praised for its emotional depth and complexity, enhancing the overall gameplay experience by adding a compelling and tragic narrative that resonates with players.
- “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.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional depth of the game is highlighted by its powerful storytelling, which evokes genuine feelings such as sadness and empathy, adding meaningful layers to the gameplay experience.
- “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.”