- January 30, 2015
- HappyGiant
Usagi Yojimbo: Way of the Ronin
47%Game Brain Score
graphics, story
gameplay
65% User Score 23 reviews
Platforms
PCiPhoneWindowsMac OSMobile PlatformiPadPhone
About
Usagi Yojimbo: Way of the Ronin is a retro-style brawler game based on the classic Dark Horse Comic Graphic Novel. Travel across feudal Japan with Miyamoto Usagi, wielding the legendary sword Grasscutter to battle over 50 enemy types and 13 boss monsters from the comics. Unlock combos and special attacks as you progress through the storyline, approved by Stan Sakai.





Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
- The game stays true to the feel and atmosphere of the original, with improved graphics and additional combat moves.
- It's a simple and straightforward slasher that can be enjoyed in a single sitting, making it accessible for casual players.
- Fans of the Usagi Yojimbo comic series may appreciate the nostalgic elements and the colorful cel-shaded graphics.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, with combat that feels weak and unengaging.
- The game is extremely short, lasting only about two hours, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied.
- There are significant issues with controller support and overall performance, making it feel like a poorly executed mobile port.
- graphics4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The graphics are a notable improvement over the original, featuring crisp, colorful visuals with well-defined cel-shaded characters and backgrounds that enhance the overall atmosphere. However, the repetitive background music can become grating, with no option to turn it off.
“It stays close to the feel and atmosphere of the original and is graphically better.”
“The graphics are crisp and colorful, with well-defined cel-shaded characters and backgrounds.”