Samurai Champloo: Sidetracked

23.02.2006
Critic 62/100
Samurai Champloo steps out of the hack-and-slash action genre and offers a new way to swing a finely-honed samurai blade. Set in Japan with hip hop feel from the hit TV series by the same name, this title allows gamers to breathe life to a "lost episode" as one of three playable characters - Mugen, a reckless samurai with break-dancing fighting style, calculated Jin who abides by the decorum of Bushido, and a mysterious new character exclusive to the video game. Stranded in northern land of Ezo (current day Hokkaido) in search of the samurai who smells of sunflowers, the player must face foreign mercenaries, master swordsmen, diabolical assassins, mythical beasts, and gangster monkeys. The core of the game's unique combat system lies in the innovative integration of music and linked attacks. The players can choose an array of combos based on the different hip hop grooves that they can swap at will. Music tracks become collectible, opening an extensive assortment of linked attacks that can be implemented tactically during combat.

Buy

Could be interesting

30.08.2018

Shadows: Awakening is a unique, isometric single-player RPG with real-time tactical combat. You embark on an epic adventure with challenging gameplay, a gripping storyline and enchanting graphics.

04.06.2019

In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four in local or online co-op, choose a hero from four character classes and prepare for epic battles wielding some of the most powerful artefacts of the Old World.

15.05.2019

A world full of uncharted islands! Aided by strong Pokémon and a spirit of discovery, journey through uncharted islands that have many Pokémon!

30.08.2019

Astral Chain is a stylish action game that blends fast-paced combat with investigation elements. Players fight alongside a controllable companion called a Legion, using coordinated attacks, restraints, and abilities to overcome enemies and solve environmental challenges. The game mixes high-energy battles with exploration and light detective work, offering varied gameplay and a strong focus on fluid, dual-character combat.

21.09.2017

Get ready for the wildest Top-Down Arena Brawler you’ve ever experienced. Navigate deadly arenas and battle it out against your enemies using over-the-top ability combos. Through a unique ability system, players can change and augment any character’s set of abilities to play exactly how they want to play.

24.06.2026

Flux Heroes is a side-scrolling beat ’em up focused on high-freedom combo combat. Fight through horizontal stages and boss battles with no fixed strings—launch, juggle, knock back, interrupt, and wall-bounce enemies to create your own skill-driven flow.

01.05.2026

A chaotic local multiplayer brawler where up to 4 players duel on a shrinking lava island. Play free-for-all or in teams, draft powerful spells, and knock rivals into the flames to be the last standing Lavalad.

21.07.2005

Sengoku Basara is a Hack and Slash video game published by Capcom released on July 21st, 2005 for the PlayStation 2.

01.01.1970

Neon Steel is a cyberpunk action beat ’em up set in a futuristic city divided into three distinct zones: the Docks, the Slums, and the Upper City. The game follows Kade Ito, a salvage operator running for his life while using a mysterious mech suit that is bound to him. Its core theme combines corporate control, mechanical warfare, and urban decay within a fast-paced combat driven structure.

placeholder
01.01.1970

A brand-new game in the work! The pop and cute Juliet returns in this over-the-top zombie action game packed with dark humor!