That said, CD Projekt Red has done its damnedest to turn things around, and the studio’s most ambitious title to date has experienced a boost in approval ratings as a result. Riddled with bugs, corrupted saves, and performance issues on last gen consoles, the rocky release prompted Sony to remove the game from the PlayStation store and issue players refunds. The long awaited Cyberpunk 2077 didn’t have the smoothest launch, and that’s putting it mildly. Opting for a hip-hop fusion soundtrack may sound unusual, but it turns out Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki is a huge fan of not only hip-hop but soul music. The combat is varied and features use of punches, kicks as well as a sword that can dismember enemies in a flash. When protagonist Afro’s father is brutally decapitated (ironically, by a man named Justice) Afro swears to retaliate. #12 Afro Samuraiīased on the eponymously titled anime series, Afro Samurai blends 3D brawling and Japanese history into an epic tale of vengeance. The adrenaline-pumping combos remain, and gory finishing moves make a welcome comeback. After a ten year hiatus, SNK has reinvigorated the franchise with a reboot that sports impressive 3D backgrounds and slick character makeovers that would have blown the minds of any nineties kids. #13 Samurai ShodownĪlso known as Samurai Spirits in Japan, Samurai Shodown lets you enact your wildest beat ’em up fantasies as you plough through a series of outlandish opponents. One More Level co-developed Ghostrunner with the infamous 3D Realms ( Duke Nukem, Ion Fury)-which is another reason to check out this game. ![]() Your weapon of choice is the humble katana, which can undergo aesthetic changes if you manage to hunt down hidden skins. You play as a cyborg (or ghostrunner, in this game’s lingo) that must scale a large tower populated with drones, enforcers, sentries, and several other brutes. The art direction should tempt anybody with inclinations towards cyberpunk, and the fierce, fast-pace slashing will keep you playing. ![]() This is a turbo-charged sci-fi hack ‘n’ slash with attitude. It’s time to take things back to the days long before the Yakuza were born, when the blade ruled, and justice had to be taken into your own hands at times.ĭeveloper: One More Level, 3D Realms, Slipgate Ironworks The following titles showcase the best action Japanese feudal warlords have to offer on PlayStation 5. Their unconditional loyalty towards their lords would be the envy of any employer today, but it also came with a hefty price: any disgraceful act, and the samurai was obligated to commit hara-kiri-in other words, a voluntary death to save face. Samurai, noble warriors with a strict code of honor, have made a deep cultural impact in not only their native region, but well beyond the land of the rising sun. #5 Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun.The treasure hunter Quentin doesn’t have a head but runs around with a large chest on his back. Gael has a back-mounted cannon to fire allies wherever they need to go, and Toya the cook can throw magical and deadly charms, while Pinkers can possess enemies. Mercury can leap through the aether to get past any wall, while Theresa the sharpshooter whose name I didn’t catch can provide covering fire. Afia leads the crew with Sumedi the ship doctor able to create bushes with a thrown object, and send guards off with distracting darts. With the Inquisition increasing security on the mission in the trailer, the crew leans on the abilities of a few key characters. There’s a living ghost ship as your hub, which is kind of cool too. ![]() ![]() You’ll play as a cursed crew of pirates, each with magical skills, and have free character selection to take your own approach to missions. Coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2023, Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew is Mimimi’s first self-published game and an original IP.
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