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Afro Samurai 



 
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Publisher: Namco Bandai Games America
Developer: Namco
Platform: PS3
Category: Action
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Based on the hit animation series, Afro Samurai is a cutting-edge interactive adventure that delivers a new kind of cinematic game experience that’s literally dripping in style. Join “Afro” on an epic hunt for his father's killer, as he ascends into the timeless mysticism of the Samurai Code.

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Afro Samurai blends traditional Japanese folklore, funky technology and hip-hop culture, to create a brutally fresh interactive experience. The hit animated TV series comes alive with style so cutting-edge it hurts!

  • Unparalleled Star Power – Samuel L. Jackson stars as the voice of “Afro Samurai” and “Ninja Ninja,” alongside Ron Pearlman and Kelly Hu reprising their roles as “Justice” and “Okiku”
  • Funky Hip Hop Beats – A hip hop inspired soundtrack with new tracks created by RZA of Wu-Tang Clan fame
  • A Tale of Revenge – Afro Samurai follows the exploits of the original series and includes new material and background for fans of the series and newcomers alike
  • Blood is Beautiful – A striking art style, shading and texturing that give Afro Samurai a truly unique look and feel
  • Style and Rhythm – Innovative gameplay system where the music affects the enemy AI and the tone of the gameplay
  • “Elegant Violence” – A balanced experience between stylistic combat and acrobatic platforming with the ability to dynamically slice and dismember enemies with ease

8.0
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Challenge
7.0
Controls
8.0
Graphics/Animation
9.0
Interface
8.0
Length
7.0
Sound
9.0
Storyline
7.0
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its good...
By: anonymousn    Favorite Category: Shooter    Date: Monday, Mar 02, 2009
But its a little repetitive and it can be frustrating if you don't know what to do,but if you like cutting peoples in half and fighting peoples with samurai swords this is the game for you.And the game is very beautiful, it has a great scenery and is easy to look at, cutting peoples heads off isn't the only thing worth seeing in this game.And fighting normal grunts in the game is way to easy, and ...[More]


This Game Gets My (Afro) Pic For Hack and Slash of the Year
By: Caffiend    Favorite Category: Systems    Date: Thursday, Feb 12, 2009
Truth be told I went into this game with no knowledge what-so-ever of the show. I was just a Gamestop employee who wanted to play the game to better answer people's questions. That was a week ago. Now I own the game, the show and the movie. The game, for a hack and slash, is actually pretty good! The controls are fairly standard when you start up. There's two sword buttons, a kick and a jump...[More]


Good Enough for Me
By: thematthewgoodwin    Favorite Category: Role-Playing    Date: Saturday, Feb 07, 2009
Afro Samurai the game is a lot better than most video games that are made about movies and television shows. The creators of this game definitely put some effort into this, but, they could've done better. The difficulty of certain areas of the game seem out of place considering just how much more difficult they are compared to the rest of it. And the game really is little more than hack and slash ...[More]





Preview

Afro Samurai Hands-On
We sever limbs with great panache in this exclusive look at Namco Bandai's upcoming action game.


Afro Samurai Hands-On
We sever limbs with great panache in this exclusive look at Namco Bandai's upcoming action game.


Afro Samurai Updated Impressions
If the idea of slashing through scores of enemy samurais doesn't appeal to you, how about a little game of body-part poker? Namco Bandai showed off a near-finished version of the game at Atari Live.


Afro Samurai Updated Preview
Walk tall, carry a bloody sword, and wear a big "natural." We get an updated look at this gorgeous anime-inspired hack-and-slash.


D.I.C.E. '08: Afro Samurai Updated Impressions
Namco pulls out a surprise look at this anime-inspired, hip hop-injected swordplay game and we've got the details.


Afro Samurai First Look
Namco Bandai teases event attendees with a trailer for previously unannounced anime-inspired action game.


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