Underplayed Gems

The Spirit of the Samurai (2024)

The Spirit of the Samurai cover
Developer
Digital Mind Games
Publisher
Kwalee
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.0 of 5, 473 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A brutal, cinematic stop-motion action-adventure where you defend a village against a mythological undead army.

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What players say

Players praise the unique stop-motion claymation visuals but are split on the gameplay. Many report persistent bugs, lag, and frustrating controls, while others enjoy the combat system and find the short length appealing. The game's middle section, playing as a kodama, is widely criticized as tedious.

Trailer

Screenshots

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