Samurai of Hyuga (2016)

Developer: Hosted Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 68 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

An intense, text-based interactive novel where tough choices and brutal consequences drive a dark, immersive samurai story.

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What players say

Players are split on this interactive novel. Some praise its tone, pacing, and character development, while others find the writing verbose, filled with anime cliches, and the protagonist too self-directed. The first book is linear, with choices adding flavor rather than branching paths.

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