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Game Overview

Samurai Nihon-Ichi is one of those arcade games where you grab the joystick and immediately feel like you’ve been thrown into a chaotic, blade-clashing brawl. You start off in some dusty village square, and before you can even adjust to the controls, three ronin jump you at once. The combat’s surprisingly deep—timing your blocks actually matters, and if you mash buttons, you’ll get wrecked fast.

The art style nails that old-school feudal Japan vibe, with cherry blossoms drifting in the background while you’re busy parrying attacks. My first run ended embarrassingly quick, but after a few tries, pulling off a perfect counter-slash felt ridiculously satisfying. Just don’t get too cocky—the game loves throwing surprise archers at you when you least expect it.

If you’re into arcade brawlers that reward skill over button mashing, this one’s a blast. I still haven’t made it past the third stage without dying, though.