The Spirit Of The Samurai Is A Feudal Stop-Motion Animated Monster-Filled Metroidvania

Here’s another type of game style you haven’t heard of: stop-motion animated feudal setting samurai 2D search action game.

That’s right: publisher Kwalee has announced the Digital Mind-developed Metroidvania game The Spirit of the Samurai. The game will be out for PC, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5.

No release date has been announced yet. Check out the trailer & features list below:

Features

• Unique stop-motion-style animation, character design, and cinematics.
• 2D Action Adventure gameplay with Metroidvania elements.
• Detailed, atmospheric levels full of secrets to discover.
• Fast, smooth and varied controls ranging from a combo-based combat system to linked magical powers.
• Dynamic enemy AI makes every encounter challenging and unique.
• Customizable combat through an in-game combo editor.