Underplayed Gems

Second Samurai (2022)

Second Samurai cover
Developer
Vivid Image
Publisher
Piko Interactive LLC, Bleem!
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
3.3 of 5, 9 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, retro brawler with pixel art and two-player mayhem, blending beat-em-up action with platforming and quirky bosses.

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What players say

Players love the game from their childhood, but warn it is a lazy 1994 port with no widescreen, no resolution options, no achievements, and occasional freezes. Controls feel responsive, but the only novelty is riding a dinosaur and breaking every vase to advance. Players split on whether the high price is worth it for nostalgia.

Screenshots

Second Samurai screenshot 1

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