Samurai Riot Definitive Edition is one of those games that’s not necessarily bad but is instead just very bland and forgettable. The game does try to do some interesting things with its branching storylines, but other than that, you’ll get a run-of-the-mill side scroller with decent mechanics. We did enjoy the variations of base stats for each of the characters, but there’s nothing groundbreaking going on here.
Samurai Riot
Wako Factory · Sep 13, 2017
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Samurai Riot is a 2D solo or coop Beat’em up /Arcade game where you incarnate charismatic Samurais torn between their duty and personal beliefs. Each choice you make will influence your destiny!
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- 5.0With the side-scrolling beat ’em up genre currently going through somewhat of a revival, it’s a shame that Samurai Riot: Definitive Edition disappoints. It’s unique in the space and genuinely does have some good ideas. But when it comes to the gameplay, it just can’t compete with the likes of Streets of Rage 4 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle: Shredder’s Revenge.
- 5.5Samurai Riot is Wako Factory’s first game. For a first game, Samurai Riot seems promising. Apart from some frustrating bugs and crashes, the game introduces exciting gameplay and a great replay value. If you are into beat ‘em-up games, you might want to check it out on the Steam sale.
- All things considered, Samurai Riot Definitive Edition offers action gamers good playtime with all the available schools, skills, story options, and difficulty levels. It could use some more in the way of skill use tutorial, however, and the loot drop glitch is frustrating. Unfortunately, I can’t give top ratings due to the issues noted. But if the developers do a little polishing and offer an update, I would be happy to give it a shot.
- 6.0Samurai Riot: Definitive Edition is a fun arcade like title with a lot of replay value. The combat is fun and fast paced, this in conjunction with the major differences between the characters lends itself well to a fun and energetic title. The story may be poor and the branching choices while a bold choice falls flat, the game still remains to be a wholly fun experience.
- Samurai Riot isn’t without its flaws. It’s lack of enemy variety can make fights repetitive, and some stages drag on a bit too long, wearing out their welcome. Still, it’s a satisfying brawler that fans of the genre should enjoy – especially when played with a friend. With branching paths and eight different endings to unlock, there’s definitely enough here to keep fans of the genre busy. While there are better beat-em-ups out there (see Mother Russia Bleeds), Samurai Riot is a fun throwback to a bygone era that’s worth its asking price.
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