Samurai Shampoo Classic

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Samurai Shampoo Classic is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Jojo and was released on July 2, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Melee-based roguelike dungeon crawler where a fallen samurai must retrieve his stolen Shampoo.

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90%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

music3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game is fun and offers a challenging experience, especially for those who enjoy roguelikes and dungeon crawlers.
The pixel art is beautiful, and the game has a charming indie feel, showcasing potential for future updates.
It's a free game that provides entertainment and replayability, making it accessible for players who may not want to spend money.

The game feels unpolished with bugs, lack of variety in weapons, and issues with enemy AI and combat feedback.
Many players find the controls and UI to be awkward and unprofessional, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is short and lacks content, leading to repetitive gameplay and frustration with random weapon and item availability.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable due to its fun mechanics and random dungeon generation, while others criticize its lack of polish and originality, particularly in visuals and audio. The inconsistency in weapon availability and the tediousness of not retaining items between runs can detract from the experience. Overall, while the game may initially seem simplistic, many players find the gameplay engaging once they dive in.
- “Fun little roguelike game with randomly generated dungeons and rewards; surprise mechanics are just fun to see.”
- “The gameplay is pretty fun when you have certain weapons, but not being able to get them or keep them between runs becomes really tedious, especially when sometimes they're basically free immediately and other times they're for sale for more money than is available in the level.”
- “At first, you might think (when you see the menu) that the game is going to be 'bad' as it gives you a 'pretty simple' vibe, but once you start playing, that disappears because the gameplay mechanics and everything in the game end up being really fun and interesting.”
- “If I were into more unpolished roguelites and didn't care about individuality, graphics, sound, narration, and general gameplay, I might take a liking to this game.”
- “As a roguelike, it doesn't stand apart much from other games in the genre and reeks heavily of Unity to the point that there is no visual or auditory consistency between gameplay and menus, with a ton of non-original assets being thrown together to make the game run (with music options being somewhat broken).”
- “However, the gameplay is not to my taste (I am extremely spoiled on Hades and Cult of the Lamb).”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The music in the game is generally described as decent and contributes to a relaxing atmosphere, though some players noted issues with audio consistency between gameplay and menus. While the soundtrack is appreciated, it doesn't stand out significantly within the roguelike genre, and there are reports of broken music options. Overall, it enhances the experience but lacks originality.
- “Good gameplay, good soundtrack, just a really good game.”
- “It's a game you can relax while listening to some music or chatting with your friends.”
- “The pixel art looks beautiful, the music is decent.”
- “As a roguelike, it doesn't stand apart much from other games in the genre, and reeks heavily of Unity to the point that there is no visual or auditory consistency between gameplay and menus, with a ton of non-original assets being thrown together to make the game run (with music options being somewhat broken).”
- “The pixel art looks beautiful, the music is decent, I didn't like the controls; it would be better if the controls were more like Enter the Gungeon with a twin stick or so.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have several bugs, particularly within the combat system, and issues like not tracking kill counts. While these glitches are present, they are generally considered minor and do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “This game is buggy, plain and simple.”
- “Plus, the combat system is a bit buggy as well.”
- “It's a short game and has some minor glitches (not keeping track of the kill count being the main one), but is definitely enjoyable nonetheless!”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have been criticized for being unpolished and derivative, with accusations of using a Unity asset flip and copying artwork from other creators. This lack of originality detracts from the overall visual appeal and individuality of the game.
- “If I were into more unpolished roguelites and didn't care about individuality, graphics, sound, narration, and general gameplay, I might take a liking to this game.”
- “Samurai Shampoo is a Unity asset flip; the developers ripped off a game template for a 2D brawler and used someone else's artwork (the dungeon tileset 2 from the actual artist, 0x72).”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's title is noted for its humor and ability to grab attention, but players feel it lacks the comedic essence reminiscent of "Samurai Champloo," and the mention of shampoo does not translate into engaging gameplay. Overall, while the title is amusing, the humor does not extend effectively into the game itself.
- “The title of the game is funny and caught my attention, but there is no Samurai Champloo feel to it, nor is shampoo a gameplay component.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers good replayability, particularly for speedrun enthusiasts, and allows players to enhance their experience by introducing self-imposed challenges.
- “Honestly, the game is pretty fun for speedruns and has great replayability if you choose to add challenges to how you play.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, as the inconsistency in acquiring and retaining weapons between runs can lead to tedious gameplay. While the experience can be enjoyable with certain weapons, the disparity in availability and cost often detracts from the overall fun.
- “The gameplay is pretty fun when you have certain weapons, but not being able to get them or keep them between runs becomes really tedious, especially when sometimes they're basically free immediately and other times they're for sale for more money than is available in the level.”
- “Grinding for resources feels like a never-ending chore, and it often overshadows the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged, as it often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real progress.”