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Jul 26, 2023

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Samurai Kento

Developer: lightUP

Publisher: lightUP, Ratalaika Games

Jul 26, 2023

Visual
  • 8-Bit
  • pixel
  • side scroll
Structure
  • ability gated
  • exploration
  • interconnected map
  • item gated
  • Semi-Linear
Features
  • difficulty options
  • equipment
  • leveling
  • relaxed
Themes
  • fantasy
  • medieval
  • yokai
Sub-Genre
  • Micro / Mini
  • RPG
  • Metroidvania Lite

Summary

Play as Kento, an Elder Samurai, and face the evil Yokai in this 2D pixelated mini action RPG set in Feudal Japan based scenarios!

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