First Cut: Samurai Duel (2024)

Developer: Night Eyes Interactive
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 1,964 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Every sword swing is a life-or-death decision in a tense, fast-paced duel where one mistake ends the fight.

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What players say

Players praise the pixel art atmosphere and satisfying combat, but many wish for online multiplayer. The AI on higher difficulties, especially Yabai, forces players to cheese enemies, and one shrub level is widely disliked.

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