Underplayed Gems

Battery Samurai (2023)

Battery Samurai cover
Developer
Matthewstone
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

a tense, resource-managing exploration game where every attack and dodge consumes energy, demanding careful planning to survive

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What players say

Players praise the exploration and level design, but note it is punishing: attacking consumes battery (health), so early on players must pick their fights. The ending is confusing and untranslated, and there is no controller support. The final boss is accessible from the start and demands luck along with skill.

Screenshots

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