Second Samurai (2022)

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

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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.

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