KATANA KAMI: A Way of the Samurai Story - First 60 Minutes
4KATANA KAMI: A Way of the Samurai Story - First 60 Minutes
Our first look at KATANA KAMI: A Way of the Samurai Story. We play for about 60 minutes to get an idea of the gameplay. Our first impressions can be found here.
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Once upon a time, a blacksmith and his daughter lived beside the lone pine tree, Ipponmatsu, at a mountain pass. However, the man was somewhat... irresponsible with his money. His home and business were constantly in financial trouble. Eventually, his daughter is taken as collateral for his debts...
"I will help you repay your debt."
Before the hopeless blacksmith appeared
an amicable samurai. Though his motivation
was unclear, he offered to help the blacksmith
with his money problems.
A Japanese-inspired
Swordsmanship Action RPG
Face evil spirits from a strange realm in blistering combat in this Japanese-inspired Swordsmanship Action RPG set in the world of Way of the Samurai. By night, enter otherworldly dungeons to gather swords and materials. By day, earn money as a blacksmith to save the daughter who was taken as collateral. The procedurally generated dungeons change every time you step inside. Who knows what waits at the bottom, assuming you can make it that far...
KATANA KAMIKATANA KAMI
The long pine tree glows at night... An invitation to another world.
STORY
Once upon a time, a blacksmith and his daughter lived beside the lone pine tree, Ipponmatsu, at a mountain pass. However, the man was somewhat... irresponsible with his money. His home and business were constantly in financial trouble. Eventually, his daughter is taken as collateral for his debts...
"I will help you repay your debt."
Before the hopeless blacksmith appeared
an amicable samurai. Though his motivation
was unclear, he offered to help the blacksmith
with his money problems.
The samurai enters a strange and daunting land to save the blacksmith's daughter.
CHARACTER
Gunji Dojima
CV: Atsushi Imaruoka
Protagonist
CV: Hidenori Takahashi
Nanami Dojima
CV:Yūki Kuwahara
Many familiar characters from the Way of the Samurai series make their return!
FEATURE
A Japanese-inspired
Swordsmanship Action RPG
Face evil spirits from a strange realm in blistering combat in this Japanese-inspired Swordsmanship Action RPG set in the world of Way of the Samurai. By night, enter otherworldly dungeons to gather swords and materials. By day, earn money as a blacksmith to save the daughter who was taken as collateral. The procedurally generated dungeons change every time you step inside. Who knows what waits at the bottom, assuming you can make it that far...
Fuel the Smithy's Fires
With Dungeon Loot!
Craft and sell swords with materials obtained in dungeons to manage the blacksmith business. Raise tensions between the town's three opposing factions (Akadama Clan / Kurofu Family / Post Town Faction) to increase the demand for weapons. As they say, "In war, only the blacksmith profits."
hange Your Weapon,
Change the Flow of Battle
There are nine different stances with unique attacks. Choose the style that fits you from over 100 types of blades.
Let your weapon taste combat to raise its rank, learn new skills, and unlock perks.
Explode Into Action With
Katana Time & Kiwami
Parry or dodge an attack with perfect timing to activate a Kiwami counter and mow down a line of foes in a series of death blows! When cornered, use your Orb Gauge to unleash a flurry of special attacks dependent on your stance.