Tag: Japan

  • The Spirit of the Samurai: Looks amazing but no fun to play 

    In an age where video games often strive for photorealistic graphics and expansive open worlds, The Spirit of the Samurai stands out as a breath of fresh air through its unique aesthetic. The game’s brilliant stop-motion graphics evoke a sense of nostalgia for classic animations, while the beautifully crafted environments draw players into a rich…

  • Sengoku Dynasty: An Ambitious Journey Through Feudal Japan

    Sengoku Dynasty transports players to the tumultuous and vibrant era of Japan’s Sengoku period, a time marked by political intrigue, warfare, and the quest for unification. Developed by a team dedicated to capturing the essence of this historical setting, the game attempts to blend survival, city-building, and role-playing elements into a cohesive experience. After spending…

  • Rise of the Ronin could have been so much more 

    With Shogun releasing on television and a rumored Assassin Creed set in Japan on the horizon, it feels like the perfect timing for Team Ninja to come out of the shadows with an open-world game set in the middle of the 19th century’s Japan with the combat and fluidity they are known for. While this…