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Samurai Warriors: Katana (2007)

Samurai Warriors: Katana cover
Developer
Omega Force
Publisher
Koei
Platforms
Wii
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

A first-person samurai action game set in feudal Japan where you slash and shoot using Wii Remote motion sword techniques.

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About

Samurai Warriors: Katana is an action video game set in feudal Japan and is based upon the Samurai Warriors series. The game is played with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk attachment, and the action is seen from a first-person viewpoint. In battle, the player character is equipped with one melee weapon (such as a sword or spear) and one ranged weapon (such as a bow and arrow or cannon). The player can freely switch between melee and ranged weapons during combat. Attacks are performed through either pressing the attack button on the Wii Remote to attack single enemies, or motion-based attacks that can damage groups. The game also includes a competitive multiplayer mode for two players. Outside of combat, there are running sequences where the player must swing his/her arms with the Wii Remote and Nunchuk in hand to simulate the arms pumping in a running motion. Horseback riding is also included, with the Wii Remote performing the function of the reins while the Nunchuk is used as a whip.

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Screenshots

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