Abstract: So, Afro Samurai. What is this game? Well, it’s a game where you run around and kill a bunch of dudes in extremely cool ways. That’s about it and if you’re looking for anything deeper than that from a game called ‘Afro Samurai’ … well, I don’t eve...
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Published: 2009-01-28, Author: Gabe , review by: gamespy.com
Brilliant art direction drenched in style; combat can be quite cinematic at times.
Monotonous, repetitive content and gameplay; terrible game-stopping bugs.
Afro Samurai is a game that is at odds with itself. Whatever points it earns for a stunning art style are almost summarily dismissed by stilted gameplay, bugs, and repetitive content. While the play experience is distinctly cleaner on PS3 (which lacks ...
Brutal, satisfying combat, Great art design, Awesome music, Some really fun setpiece battles.
Bad platforming sections, Inconsistent pace leads to occasional monotony, Inferior camera cant be customized.
This gory, gorgeous action game has plenty of flaws, but it will still satisfy your thirst for blood. ...
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Published: 2009-01-27, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Nariko in Heavenly Sword. Cloud Strife in Final Fantasy VII. And now Afro Samurai. These are the characters that you remember for their remarkable hairstyles, though Namco Bandais newest hack-and-slash action game offers more than just a curly coif th...
Abstract: Before playing Afro Samurai, I had not seen the anime. But immediately after finishing the game, I had to rent the show to see if it was as visually impressive and shared the same killer soundtrack -- and also to figure out what the hell just happened....
Abstract: Afro Samurai certainly is an odd one. Based on the Anime mini-series, which blended western and eastern influences in a rather interesting and bloody format, the game was always going to stand out in some way.Unfortunately, it stands out only in its lo...
A lot of love has been poured into this project from Namco Bandai, and it shows – it’s fan service of the highest order, but not strong enough to challenge the likes of Devil May Cry. Close, but no cigar. Or should that be blunt. 6.6/10Print t...
Far from perfect but still an incredibly entertaining play, Afro Samurai captures all of the style and substance from the hit TV show with amazingly innovative combat and absolutely stunning visuals. Will Herring ...
