Battery Samurai (2023)

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

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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.

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