samurai_jazz

67%
Game Brain Score Based on 42 reviews
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  • story
  • music
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"Samurai_jazz" is an action-adventure game with elements of film-noir and samurai-drama, featuring sword-fighting, supernatural encounters, and puzzle-solving. Players explore an enigmatic city and interact with its citizens while battling enemies and engaging in detective work. The game boasts 8-bit graphics, an electro-jazz soundtrack, and Xbox 360 controller support.

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  • Windows
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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
grinding1 negative mentions
  • Enjoyable pixel art style and a charming jazz soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere.
  • Simple yet engaging gameplay that combines item collecting, puzzles, and sword fighting.
  • The game offers a unique retro experience reminiscent of classic NES titles, providing a fun challenge for players.
  • Combat mechanics can be frustrating due to poor player mobility and inconsistent enemy behavior.
  • The game is short and lacks depth, with repetitive gameplay and limited enemy variety.
  • The story is vague and often incomprehensible, leading to confusion about the player's objectives.
  • gameplay15 mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as simple and enjoyable, featuring solid mechanics and a charming 2.5D style. However, some players find the jump and climb mechanics less fluid, leading to a trial-and-error experience reminiscent of older titles. Overall, while the combat and graphics are praised, the gameplay can be challenging and may require patience to master.

    • “Gameplay is simple and works well.”
    • “Great game with solid mechanics and controls, and I like the 2.5D style.”
    • “But the graphics are charming and the gameplay is challenging but fun.”
    • “The jump and climb mechanic isn't very fluid and requires you to spend a second up against the location before it can trigger.”
    • “The real problem, though, is the gameplay.”
    • “Leading to a 'die 10 times to get the timing just right' type of gameplay.”
  • story12 mentions

    The story is presented through NPC dialogues across five chapters, but many players find it confusing and poorly written, often struggling to grasp the plot. While the game features quirky fetch quests and engaging combat mechanics, the narrative ultimately feels disjointed and lacks coherence, leading to a sense of frustration rather than enjoyment. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, with some players questioning its purpose and clarity.

    • “The story helps you get through it with the help of NPC characters.”
    • “You'll go through five story chapters, where you try to get to the next city section.”
    • “Story is written in these pieces of dialogue that you can read from different NPCs.”
    • “The game's story is also lacking.”
    • “The 'story' culminates in an ending that has me thinking that this entire game was a troll.”
    • “The game pegs itself as a hack 'n slash noir, and I do love the idea of a noir samurai, but the story is entirely incomprehensible.”
  • music10 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its enjoyable and relaxing jazz soundtrack, which effectively complements the charming retro art style and enhances the atmospheric vibe. Reviewers appreciate how the jazzy tunes set the tone for the game, creating a unique blend of film noir and samurai themes, although some express a desire for an 8-bit style music option as well. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that contributes significantly to the gaming experience.

    • “Enjoyable soundtrack that complements the game.”
    • “Music is relaxing jazz that sets the tone of this game's world well.”
    • “The game starts out strong with an 8-bit film noir meets samurai art style and jazzy soundtrack that work well together to create an atmospheric vibe few games manage to pull off.”
    • “The noir theme mixed with samurai antics and jazz music in the background really sets the tone for a chill session of gaming; however, this game is everything but chill and is pretty hard.”
    • “I really do like the relaxed soundtrack, the graphics and artwork, and most of the mechanics.”
    • “First of all, the game is indeed charming thanks to an audiovisual retro shape and colors that match the jazzy soundtrack.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The game's graphics are praised for their charming old-school 8-bit style, effectively blending film noir aesthetics with samurai influences. Reviewers appreciate the atmospheric vibe created by the unique art style and jazzy soundtrack, which together evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic NES-era games. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing both its challenging gameplay and immersive experience.

    • “But the graphics are charming and the gameplay is challenging but fun.”
    • “The atmosphere is dank in retro 8-bit style graphics, actually evoking the old film noir style as well as old 70's and 80s Hong Kong action flicks and samurai movies.”
    • “If you like GBC graphics, extreme difficulty, film noir, and dry humor, please do buy this game!”
    • “The game starts out strong with an 8-bit film noir meets samurai art style and jazzy soundtrack that work well together to create an atmospheric vibe few games manage to pull off.”
  • atmosphere5 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique blend of dank retro 8-bit graphics and a film noir aesthetic, reminiscent of 70s and 80s Hong Kong action and samurai films. The combination of this visual style with a jazzy soundtrack creates a compelling and immersive vibe that enhances the overall experience, making it stand out among other games.

    • “The atmosphere is dank in retro 8-bit style graphics, actually evoking the old film noir style as well as 70's and 80's Hong Kong action flicks and samurai movies.”
    • “The game starts out strong with an 8-bit film noir meets samurai art style and jazzy soundtrack that work well together to create an atmospheric vibe few games manage to pull off.”
    • “Fun game with good atmosphere that's more challenging than it looks.”
    • “But the atmosphere is dank in retro 8-bit style graphics, actually evoking the old film noir style as well as old 70's and 80's Hong Kong action flicks and samurai movies.”
    • “Given the film noir atmosphere, I expected to learn why this samurai decided to kill himself through the course of the game.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    While "samurai_jazz" offers engaging combat and appealing visuals initially, players find that the experience becomes repetitive and tedious due to weak puzzles and underdeveloped enemies, particularly after the halfway mark.

    • “Purchased for 60 cents, samurai_jazz proves itself not unworthy of the price: interesting combat considerations and a pleasant visual style make for a good early impression and present plenty of potential for a fun beat-em-up, but weak puzzles and underdeveloped enemies mean things soon turn tired and tedious after the halfway point.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The game features a blend of dry humor and film noir elements, appealing to fans of gbc graphics and extreme difficulty. Players who appreciate this unique combination are likely to enjoy the experience.

    • “If you like GBC graphics, extreme difficulty, film noir, and dry humor, please do buy this game!”
    • “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout my playthrough.”
    • “The game's humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable and entertaining.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Samurai Jazz is noted for its strong replay value, suggesting that players find it engaging enough to return to multiple times.

    • “Each playthrough offers new challenges and experiences, making you want to dive back in.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps the game fresh, encouraging multiple runs.”
    • “The replay value is something that Samurai Jazz has going for it.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
    • “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
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