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A village in peril. A samurai reanimated. An Oni advancing. Fight an army of undead warriors and Japanese monsters as a human, a Kodama, and a cat in this 2D stop-motion action adventure.
The Spirit of the Samurai is a gore, action-adventure and 2d game
developed and published by Digital Mind Games.
Released on December 12th 2024 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 10 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian and Korean.
It has received 318 reviews of which 207 were positive and 111 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 3.92€ on Eneba.
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- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: AMD FX-6300 | Intel i5 4440
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT 730 | AMD Radeon R7 240 | Intel HD Graphics 630
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 8 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
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The Spirit of the Samurai is emblematic of why Steam needs a "Maybe" Recommend option. I loved certain sequences and elements of The Spirit of the Samurai (namely the atmosphere and story/cutscenes) while others were simply dreadful (woeful precision platforming, repetitive combat, and a padded 2nd act) The Spirit of the Samurai's most appealing selling point is its distinct artstyle and setting. At times reminiscent of Little Nightmares (in gameplay, artstyle, and macabre content) while suffering from repetitive combat and a few crappy platforming sequences. Put more plainly, if you like Asian / Samurai / Ninja ♥♥♥♥, you will probably like this game's overall storyline and presentation. The characters all have a distinct, stylish look to them and the voiceacting is well-done. The cutscenes are where The Spirit of the Samurai truly shines. They look amazing and craft an intriguing tale. You almost start to wonder if this would have functioned better just as a short CG film than bothering to have a videogame interspersed inbetween one captivating scene and the next. The music and sound effects (though some of those are strangely amplified to be super LOUD) are also handled deftly and add to the overall immersion. Where The Spirit of the Samurai stumbles and at times outright fails is its gameplay. The game starts off well as you slink through a town recently ravaged by zombies and the undead. The gameplay consists of simple mechanics navigating the 2D environments, entering doorways to find keys and the like, hitting savepoints to upgrade your base stats and unlock other moves and buy items such as healing potions, arrows for your bow, and thrown kunai. The moves you unlock, although you can get several many of them don't seem very useful or feel very intuitive to use. I mostly just stuck with the same combo throughout the entire game. One mistaken impression people have is that The Spirit of the Samurai is a metroidvania, however it is not, you largely progress in a linear fashion throughout the game, don't gather inventory items or other gear outside of the few consumables you can use, don't unlock new traversal or platforming skills, and the exploration is fairly limited. (For example beyond returning to an area to use a key within that same level, you're not going to be unlocking a double-jump and exploring an area from long ago.) The bosses on The Spirit of the Samurai are simplistic battles, oftentimes falling to your blade if you just roll behind them, slash a few times, then repeat the process. The combat started to become stale by the end and they make the unfortunate choice of throwing a ton of mandatory battles at you during the game's final act. These don't do anything new and just feel like padding and quickly became obnoxious. The game's other major misstep is with its platforming. I ran into a glitch near the end of the game where if I held a direction for too long the character would just clip through a platform he should have easily grabbed over and over. The solution was to jump then just let go of all the controls. I also had the game crash on me a handful of times during my playthrough. Altogether this game is an enjoyable enough experience if youre interested in its theme but don't expect to be super engaged with its gameplay. I would only recommend this on sale as the overall package isn't polished enough to warrant its retail price.
It's very easy to see why this game has its mixed rating. I am coming into this game after numerous patches and updates, so I can't speak for how much more frustrating it would have been had I played it closer to launch. With that being said, the difficulty varies wildly from ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ (that damn spider boss when you are a Kodama), to piss easy (the main antagonist). The platforming is, chunky, to say the least, and navigation, even with the updates, can sometimes be a little unclear. However, I found enough enjoyment in the combat to where it legitimately felt satisfying to get good and effectively dodging and parrying enemy attacks. Assuming you are using a game pad, the emphasis on using the right analog stick for attacks is a bit unorthodox, but I got used to it (you can use a button in combination with different directions, but it's actually easier to just use the right analog stick). Of course, the game's biggest claim to fame is its stop-motion animation and visual style, which is honestly pretty stellar. So, assuming you know what you are getting yourself into, and can handle some jank, I would actually give a soft recommendation for this.
Ok. Not a perfect game. The gameplay is sometimes a bit sketchy. I encountered a good deal of glitches and the difficulty has some rough spikes . That said : beautiful, excellent ambiance, Heart of Darkness style integration between gameplay and cutscenes which i love, gameplay is enjoyable . A lot of work and care has been put into this game I can only recommend it despite its flaws. Can't wait to see What game next the devs will release, stronger of this experience
TL;DR: Despite its shortcomings, I’m heartily recommending this game. For the price, it’s a visually stunning adventure with memorable characters that outweigh its clunky combat and occasional lag. If you’re drawn to atmosphere and storytelling, this one’s definitely worth your time. I stumbled upon this game during a sale for less than $3. The beautiful visuals caught my eye, so I watched the trailer. The plot seemed promising too, which left me curious about all the hate this game was getting. And so I tried it out. NGL, there ARE several issues. Combat System: There’s definitely a learning curve. While I'm glad more than mindless button-mashing is required, even when you do get the hang of it, execution feels slow and clunky. (I can imagine how much worse it was before the updates.) As difficulty ramps up, you might find yourself repeating stages because the yokai are fast and your samurai moves like a tank. (And it’s not from lack of skills—ya girl’s at least decent from over three decades of button-mashing training.) Combat is a challenge, but not throw-your-controller-in-rage territory. Performance Issues: The game ran smoothly for about three-quarters of the journey. But once Takeshi makes his comeback, lag starts creeping in every hour or so. Restarting the game fixes it, and with decent specs on my rig, I’m confident it’s not a hardware issue. Buggies: Items that refuse to disappear from inventory, and possibly the worst: bugged save points that refuse to save 😱 HOWEVER... despite these shortcomings, I am still heartily recommending this game. WHY? I have always loved stop-motion animation, and the richly detailed environments create a world steeped in Japanese mysticism that I enjoyed exploring. It's a treat for the eyes. Storytelling is compelling, but the true charm of the game lies with its cast of characters: the stalwart Takeshi, the enigmatic Kitsune, the adorable kodamas who always want to help, and most of all, the brave, little showstopper-Chisai, the ever-lovable and loyal furry potato! Before long, you will find yourself emotionally invested in their stories- enough to overlook any bugs or issues. 🐱For fellow cat people who worry about such things: THE CAT LIVES. (Totally get it, I made sure first too. LOL)🐱 I enjoyed every moment with this game. It's one of those titles where you can feel the devs poured their hearts and soul into. 8.5/10. Would happily bump it to 10/10 if there's another update addressing these issues.
First off, I finished the game after the third big update, and even then, the performance was poor at times (I can remember three parts where it happened, always when the scenario had a heavy fog effect). I found a bug with a lever that's been happening for quite some time, and I had to delete some files in my save folder just to progress. The combat is funny—I enjoyed it—but at times it was frustrating. The enemy is always walking backwards, and you almost never land your full combo because of that, and the archers are ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ snipers; if you come across one and try to run, they will keep on firing at you even though they're not on the screen. So why am I recommending this game full of bugs? Because it’s fun. It has a lot of soul; you can see all the work the devs have been through. This game is worth playing, if not for the entertaining story, then for the amazing stop-motion animations. I loved what they did and I hope they can continue. You’ll enjoy it if you want an experience, more than just a polished platformer full of flashy mechanics. People have been creating mods to make ♥♥♥♥♥♥ games work and praising them as good games, so I see no problem in recommending an indie game with flaws. You think it's unforgiving? Go ahead, use some cheats and keep on going. It’s a fun experience, and it’s worth it on sale.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Spirit of the Samurai is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.
No, The Spirit of the Samurai is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.
Yes, The Spirit of the Samurai received 207 positive votes out of a total of 318 achieving a rating of 6.24.
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The Spirit of the Samurai was developed and published by Digital Mind Games.
Yes, The Spirit of the Samurai is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, The Spirit of the Samurai is not playable on MacOS.
No, The Spirit of the Samurai is not playable on Linux.
Yes, The Spirit of the Samurai is playable and fully supported on Steam Deck.
Yes, The Spirit of the Samurai is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, The Spirit of the Samurai does not support VR.
The Spirit of the Samurai is a single-player game.
Yes, there is a DLC available for The Spirit of the Samurai. Explore additional content available for The Spirit of the Samurai on Steam.
No, The Spirit of the Samurai does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, The Spirit of the Samurai does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, The Spirit of the Samurai is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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