Afro Samurai is a great looking game, thick with atmosphere and brilliant music. Unfortunately, somebody forgot to show as much care to the gameplay, so only fans of the comics and TV series are likely to finish the adventure with much satisfaction. 6....
Beautifully realized art style, Satisfying Focus kills, Tons of combos
Ornery camera, Gimmick doesn't last, Dearth of information
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Published: 2017-04-24, Author: Jonathan , review by: cheatcc.com
Abstract: After a busy week of work, playing through Killzone 2, and getting ready for the Super Bowl, I found it difficult to find time to play Afro Samurai - a game that has a Metacritic press average of 60/100. When I finally did get down to business, I found my...
Abstract: Licensed products can be a mixed bag of tricks and treats. Some developers trick you by taking a well established franchise or movie and creating a game that almost makes you hate the characters the game attempts to recreate; others take little known o...
Abstract: Though your typical hack 'n' slash game at heart -- complete with typical camera angle problems, pacing issues, the odd graphical oddity, level design snags, and random audio glitches -- Afro Samurai is nonetheless well worth playing.As a game adaptati...
Abstract: Initially a jaw-dropper but quickly a repetitive action game ruled by hack-n-slash mechanics, Afro Samurai is worth playing but does not warrant more than a rental.
Abstract: Name: Afro SamuraiGenre: ActionPlatforms: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 (Reviewed on PS3) Check out the Video Review.With its stylized art and hip-hop beats, Afro Samurai has shocked audiences with a very American take on...
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Published: 2009-01-28, Author: Gabe , review by: gamespy.com
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 ...
