Two big video game archetypes are a lot of fun to assume the role of: cowboys and samurai. The two archetypes have a lot in common as they are often quiet and brooding warriors who can snap at the ...

Video games have captured the essence of the Samurai with precision, from historical epics to story-driven titles. Cult classics like Bushido Blade offer unique gameplay mechanics, like one-hit kills ...

While most samurai games are these serious stories about the perils of honor in an unhonorable society, whether that be the erosion of the Bushido code or the proliferation of demons in the Land of ...

Katana Zero is perfect for those who prefer playing Ghost of Yotei on Lethal thanks to its tough and methodical combat. It blends precise one-hit kill and be killed samurai action with slick neo-noir ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Ghost of Yotei: A Leaner, Meaner Sequel That Doesn't Reinvent Open-World Samurai Games - Beyond 914 Ghost of Yotei isn’t out for a little while, but the reviews are in, and we’re joined by IGN’s ...

Alphawing, the developers of Samurai Bringer and Metal Bringer, will be releasing a new entry in the Bringer series—the deckbuilding autobattler Samurai Bringer: Rampage! Samurai Bringer, the first ...

Let’s be real for a second. The world of samurai games has gotten a little crowded. We’ve seen stealthy ninjas, stoic ronin, and everything in between. So when Capcom announced they were bringing back ...

Who doesn’t want to see a bunch of samurai warriors battle each other in tense, 1v1 bouts of attrition and skill? That’s exactly what Samurai Shodown is all about. A 2D fighter that’s been around ...