Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story

Mechanics

In Katana Kami the action is shown in isometric view. The game has a day and night cycle, which directly affects the gameplay. Under the cover of night, we visit procedurally generated dungeons stretching in the land of the dead, where we face hordes of enemies, gain better and better katanas, and also obtain resources necessary to craft more powerful weapons and improve those already owned. In combat, we need to display dexterity and reflexes to effectively block enemy attacks and execute instant counter-attacks; what's more, what kind of weapon we are holding at a given moment affects our fighting style.

During the day, we help the blacksmith in his workshop by constructing katanas and selling them at a profit. Our main clients consists of representatives of three feuding factions (Akadama clan, Kurou family and Post Town), whose conflict takes place in the background.

Technical aspects

The game offers decent graphics. The protagonist moves in a characteristic way, and the locations we visit, as well as the demons and monsters we fight, are inspired by Japanese folklore.