Pixel Samurai

About

In "Pixel Samurai," players assume the role of a wandering samurai on a quest for honor. Engage in precise combat, deflecting enemy attacks and striking at the right moment. Face off against five distinct samurai in duels, with only the outcome of honor or death deciding your fate. This game is built with Godot Engine, featuring pixel art animation made in Aseprite and free sound effects from Generous Composers. It's a student's tribute to Hollow Knight, Ghost of Tsushima, and Sekiro.

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features fun and challenging boss fights that require players to learn and adapt to enemy patterns.
The pixel art and aesthetic presentation are beautiful, creating an enjoyable visual experience.
The addition of an easy mode enhances accessibility, allowing players to enjoy the game without being overly frustrated.

The game is very short, with many players finishing it in under an hour, leading to a desire for more content and bosses.
Timing mechanics for parrying can feel off, making the combat frustrating for some players.
There are bugs and control issues that can hinder the gameplay experience, such as unresponsive controls and character getting stuck.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
11%
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The gameplay is characterized by a challenging yet enjoyable experience, featuring well-balanced mechanics and a stylish artistic presentation. While the combat is fluid and engaging, some players note issues with timing mechanics and a lack of content, as the game is relatively short at around one hour. Overall, the combination of simple yet effective mechanics and fast-paced combat makes it addictive, despite its brevity.
- “The game is challenging yet fun and has a really nice parry mechanic.”
- “Very simple mechanics, but well balanced and challenging.”
- “The gameplay is fun and addicting, and the artistic presentation is very stylish - truly, the only thing holding this game back is a lack of additional content.”
- “Timing mechanics are off.”
- “I'll only say I was thinking of making a frame +/- mechanic where if you block a little late, you're minus a frame or two; if you block normally, you're the same as usual; and if you block perfectly as they strike, then you are plus a frame or two and can move/strike faster for a very brief moment.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are appealing, particularly for fans of pixel art and samurai themes, featuring cool enemy visuals and moves. However, the repetitive nature of enemy actions can lead to a sense of monotony over time. Overall, the graphics are considered good and contribute to an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Pick it up if you enjoy pixel graphics or samurai.”
- “Good graphics and fun to play.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
The music in the game is noted for its simplicity, which some players appreciate. Additionally, there are quality of life improvements that allow for customization of sound settings, including volume adjustments and skippable intro scenes.
- “The sound and music were basic, and I appreciate the simplicity.”
- “The quality of life and user interface improvements include options to edit key bindings, controller mapping, adjust sound and music volume, and skippable intro scenes.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio mixing is poor, with the music often drowning out important sound effects and dialogue.”