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Samurai Bringer

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Samurai Bringer is a roguelite action game with levels which change with every playthrough, where you cut down hordes of Samurai and Demons to collect combat techniques and polish your fighting style in order to defeat Yamata-no-Orochi, the eight-headed dragon of Japanese mythology.

What works
  • Deep and creative combat customization
  • Satisfying hack and slash gameplay
  • Large variety of unlockable characters and gear
  • Polished retro-inspired art style
  • Excellent value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Steep learning curve and complex controls
  • Some difficulty spikes and balance issues
  • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative modes
  • Limited post-game content and replay incentives
  • Audio balance and music variety could improve

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Samurai Bringer: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    5

    "Players have freedom to choose from many classes and customize combos, with manual control in combat and skill chaining."

    Capsule for Continent of the Ninth Seal Continent of the Ninth Seal

    "Players have extensive freedom to create and customize their own combos and movesets, with a modular skill system allowing personal control over combat style."

  • Competence

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    "The game offers challenging combat, skill mastery, and build optimization with feedback through boss fights and progression systems."

    Capsule for Shape of Dreams Shape of Dreams

    "The game offers a challenging combat system with skill-based progression, experimentation, and boss fights requiring mastery of mechanics."

  • Competition

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    "Focus is primarily on personal experimentation and progression rather than direct competition or ranked modes."

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    "Focus is on personal progression and experimentation rather than direct competition or ranked modes."

  • Continuation

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    "Players report long playtimes and repeated runs, with high attachment and desire to experiment with builds."

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    "Players report long play sessions, habitual runs, and strong attachment to experimenting with builds and combos."

  • Cooperation

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    "The game is single-player focused with no multiplayer or cooperative modes."

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    "The game is single-player focused with no multiplayer or cooperative modes."

  • Creativity

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    "Highly creative combat and movement system allowing players to invent combos and use environment."

    Capsule for Shady Knight Shady Knight

    "Highly creative gameplay centered on building custom combos and moves from modular scrolls and skills."

  • Domination

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    "Interactions are mostly solo and balanced; no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

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    "Interactions are mostly solo and experimental, with no evidence of exerting control or superiority over others."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a fun, immersive distraction with satisfying combat and engaging progression."

    Capsule for Spiritfall Spiritfall

    "Players use the game as a fun, immersive distraction with satisfying combat and progression."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment rather than obligation."

  • Experimenting

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    "Core gameplay loop encourages trying new builds, relics, and strategies frequently."

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    "The core gameplay loop encourages trying new combinations of skills and builds to discover unique effects."

  • Exploration

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    "Some exploration of maps and secrets, but mostly focused on combat arenas."

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    "There are puzzles and different areas to explore, but the main focus is on combat experimentation."

  • Expression

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    "Character appearance changes with equipment and class; players can customize builds and crew extensively."

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    "Players can customize character appearance by equipping different armor sets and hats from defeated generals."

  • Fantasy

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    "Game is based on traditional folklore and myth, blending realistic and imaginative elements."

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    "The game features a stylized, imaginative take on Japanese folklore and samurai mythology."

  • Fellowship

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    "No social or community features; gameplay is solitary."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills, unlock abilities, and improve character stats through progression."

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    "Players develop skills, unlock new combos, and improve character stats through progression and experimentation."

  • Health

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    "The game is a sedentary, screen-based experience with no physical activity elements."

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    "The game is a sedentary, screen-based experience with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention and active management during combat and building phases."

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    "Requires focused attention and active engagement during combat and build management."

  • Intimacy

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    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; solo play."

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    "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing; solo play."

  • Leadership

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    "No leadership or group management roles present."

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    "No leadership or group management roles present."

  • Progression

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    "Strong emphasis on accumulating items, upgrading gear, leveling skills, and crafting to advance character power."

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    "Strong emphasis on accumulating items, gear, and upgrades to enhance character power and abilities."

  • Relaxation

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    "Players experience flow and enjoyment, though some difficulty spikes cause tension."

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  • Sensation

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    "Colorful visuals, satisfying combat feedback, and energetic music provide enjoyable sensory stimulation."

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  • Status

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    "No social recognition or leaderboard systems; focus is on individual achievement."

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    "No social recognition or leaderboard systems; focus is on individual achievement."

  • Story

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    "Minimal narrative; story is simple and mostly a backdrop to gameplay."

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  • Strategy

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    "Players must plan combos, manage stamina, and adapt tactics to enemy types and challenges."

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  • Thrill

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  • Value

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    "Players widely agree the game offers excellent value for its low price and replayability."

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    "Players widely agree the game offers excellent value for its low price with deep content and replayability."

  • Violence

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    "Combat involves frequent fighting and beatdowns, with stylized violence."

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  • Survival

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    "Players must avoid death and manage resources like stamina and health to survive challenging enemies."

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