SAMURAI II: VENGEANCE

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SAMURAI II: VENGEANCE is a single player casual role playing game. It received positive reviews from players.

Hack 'n' slash combat classic. Take on evil sword fighters and epic boss ninjas.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,756 reviews

graphics335 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The graphics are stunning and the art style is beautiful, reminiscent of a comic book.
The combat mechanics are intuitive and satisfying, with cool combos and smooth movement.
The game runs flawlessly on various devices and provides an enjoyable experience overall.

There are significant control issues, with unresponsive buttons and lag affecting gameplay.
The game is relatively short, leading to a lack of replay value and a desire for more content.
There are bugs that can cause the character to get stuck or die from a single hit, impacting the overall experience.

graphics
407 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
82%
17%
1%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the stunning visuals, smooth animations, and vibrant art style that enhance the overall experience. The comic-like graphics and fluid gameplay contribute to a captivating atmosphere, making it one of the best-looking mobile games available. While some users noted minor issues with gameplay depth, the overall consensus is that the graphics are exceptional and a major highlight of the game.
- “The visuals are extremely beautiful, so are the surroundings, cuts are clean and combos can be chosen according to the situation.”
- “The graphics are incredible, the atmosphere is amazing and it's a huge amount of fun.”
- “Fantastic graphics, great game play with awesome sound.”
- “That's a good game, but it's 2D in the year 2020 and basically it is not worth 95 rupees because you can finish this game within 20 minutes. The game creator is so cheap that he added just 2D comic pages to describe the mid-story. They should add a video story for the intro and middle story. Other than that, the game is okay, but one thing: customization is so bad here. You can't control sound settings, graphics settings, etc. No customization is here.”
- “This game really sucks; the graphics are good, but it's really nothing special.”
- “Graphics crash after a few minutes of gameplay.”
gameplay
167 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
24%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, engaging combat, and beautiful graphics, making it enjoyable for players. However, some users noted issues with repetitiveness, lack of depth, and occasional control bugs, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many find the gameplay addictive and rewarding, particularly in the context of hack-and-slash mechanics.
- “Gameplay and fight combos are amazing.”
- “The gameplay is fast and smooth, with console-style visuals.”
- “Beautiful graphics backed up with engaging gameplay.”
- “The aggravation of gameplay far exceeds the reward gained.”
- “Graphics are excellent, but the gameplay isn't even okay; it's outright repetitive. It's the same sword swipe moves over and over again, and it's also expensive to buy pro considering the sheer lack of character moves and lack of motion dynamics, making it just awful.”
- “Gameplay is shallow; however, there isn't really much of a story.”
story
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
45%
3%
The game's story is generally praised for its engaging comic book style and mature themes, but many players express a desire for more depth and length, noting that the narrative can be completed in under two hours. While the graphics and gameplay receive high marks, the linearity and brevity of the story leave some players wanting additional content and lore. Overall, the storyline is considered decent but could benefit from expansions and updates to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The storyline and graphic novel themes are gripping, and the game wasn't constantly asking me for money.”
- “Samurai 2: Vengeance earns high praise for its captivating storyline, immersive gameplay, and stunning visuals.”
- “The story is mature and entertaining; I also like the visual graphics very much.”
- “My only two drawbacks are the controls tend to fail at the absolute worst times, and I just beat the whole story in under 2 hours.”
- “The plot is nothing to write home about and it's short, about 2 and a half hours to beat.”
- “Good graphics but the story and gameplay lack depth.”
stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
59%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezes, particularly during gameplay and when accessing certain features. While some players experience smooth performance on specific devices, others face significant issues that hinder their overall enjoyment, leading to frustration and even uninstallation. Overall, the game shows potential but suffers from notable stability problems across various platforms.
- “Runs great even on a single core.”
- “Runs great on my Evo 4G and looks beautiful on my Acer Iconia Tab A500.”
- “Galaxy S2 runs great; easily the best game on Android.”
- “Good game, but unfortunately it has a lot of bugs; you can't finish some levels because of those bugs and glitches.”
- “Kinda laggy, kinda glitchy... freezes my phone and kinda not worth 3 bucks... 2.5 stars... uninstalled.”
- “The game freezes; please fix.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
12%
The music in the game is widely praised for its atmospheric quality and suitability to the overall theme, enhancing the immersive samurai experience. While many players appreciate the beautiful soundtrack and vibrant sound design, some note that the music can be repetitive and express a desire for more control over sound settings. Overall, the combination of music and graphics contributes significantly to the game's appeal, despite some criticisms regarding gameplay mechanics.
- “Love the style and sound of the music and art.”
- “With its fluid combat mechanics and atmospheric soundtrack, it delivers an exhilarating samurai experience, earning a solid 9/10.”
- “Beautiful gameplay with very atmospheric music.”
- “Should have an option to mute music!”
- “I'd give it 5 stars if I could turn down the sound and play my own music.”
- “The music is a bit repetitive, and the enemy grunts as well.”
monetization
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
24%
33%
The game is praised for its one-time payment model, with no ads or in-app purchases, which enhances the overall experience and enjoyment. Reviewers appreciate the absence of monetization tactics commonly found in mobile games, highlighting the game's quality and immersive features. Overall, it is seen as a refreshing return to classic gaming values, free from cash grabs and distractions.
- “To be honest, this is a pure game: one-time payment, no ads, offline, beautiful story, amazing graphics.”
- “Great graphics and no ads or in-app purchases at all.”
- “Very good offline game, really nice controls, fair gameplay, no ads, no cash grab, totally worth the money for this awesome game! Congrats.”
- “False and misleading advertisement, very disappointing.”
- “It just shows that most mobile game devs have less passion for making a great game than their hunger for a cash grab.”
- “Not having any ads or microtransactions alone makes it a whole other thing.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
15%
21%
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed feedback; while many users praise its smooth performance and impressive graphics on various devices, some note the need for further optimization, particularly for newer Android versions. Several players highlight perfect controls and decent optimization, indicating that while the game performs well on many platforms, there is room for improvement in responsiveness and compatibility.
- “Fun combat mechanics and gorgeous cel-shaded graphics coupled with decent optimization.”
- “This game is optimized very well.”
- “Needs to be optimized for better control over the action and reaction times of the buttons.”
- “Best visuals... amazing game... cloud backup and graphics optimization... you kidding?”
- “I give 3 stars for graphics and performance.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many players noting that it feels short and lacks incentives to revisit after completing it once. Suggestions for improvement include adding more combat options, a talent tree, and achievements to enhance the replay experience. While some mention potential replay value in specific chapters, the consensus is that the game falls short in this area.
- “Great replay value in chapters.”
- “Combo's get very redundant, and they should make it similar to any other action RPG and include a talent tree to make it more unique to each player, increasing the replay value significantly.”
- “Would like achievements to add some replay value.”
- “While the game was a lot of fun, it's very short and there's no replay value.”
- “What I didn't like is that there is no replay value whatsoever; I wasn't even tempted to try the extra modes after I beat the game once.”
- “There is no replay value, though.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its hilariously gory kills and amusing glitches, such as a rare bug during the final boss fight that leads to comical situations. Players appreciate the funny slow-motion effects during body slicing and decapitations, contributing to an overall entertaining experience.
- “The graphics are wonderful, and some of the kills are hilariously gory.”
- “10/10 worth the time, great gameplay especially for honor, unique style and smooth 3D graphics. A minor bug in the final boss fight, where on rare occasions the boss can tilt vertically, leads to a funny situation (your character will get stuck laying horizontally on top of the boss), but is very much avoidable and doesn't really have major consequences to the gameplay.”
- “Controls great with funny slow-motion body slicing decapitations and combos.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, featuring an exhilarating blend of fluid combat mechanics and an atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the stunning graphics and immersive music, contributing to a captivating and enjoyable gameplay environment.
- “With its fluid combat mechanics and atmospheric soundtrack, it delivers an exhilarating samurai experience, earning a solid 9/10.”
- “Beautiful gameplay with very atmospheric music.”
- “The graphics are incredible, the atmosphere is amazing and it's a huge amount of fun.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players praise the game for its excellent story and significant character development, highlighting it as a strong point of the experience. The graphics and character design also receive positive remarks, contributing to an overall favorable impression of the game.
- “Excellent game, great story, lots of character development, no in-game purchases.”
- “The game story is decent, graphics style is great, character design is good, environment is decent; overall a good game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, leading to a sense of boredom over time.
- “Gets really boring after a while, kind of tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks variety.”
- “It becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, rating it a perfect 10/10 and appreciating the immersive experience from the beginning. The slow-motion critical hits enhance the feeling of being in the action, contributing to a sense of empowerment rather than disadvantage.
- “Overall 10/10 loved it from start to finish. The slow-motion criticals at the start of the game made me feel like I was right in the action without feeling disadvantaged.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters really resonated with me, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it tugged at my heartstrings and left a lasting impression.”