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July 17 will be the release of the samurai action Ghost of Tsushima. Unfortunately, it will be released only on PlayStation 4. But there is no time to despair, noble boyars-sama – there are also enough games about samurai and ninja on the PC. In this article, we have collected ten of the best titles about Japanese warriors in a wide variety of genres.

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Nioh

Life is misery.
Better Loot Will Not Help
Clumsy hands.

Nioh is the true embodiment of duality. The game in an incredible way interweaves, it would seem, completely opposite things. Its plot is devoted to feudal Japan, but the Irishman is the main character. It is based on real events, among its characters you can find many historical figures – but at the same time it is purebred fantasy. Even the foundation of the plot here consists of two parts at once: the script of the Japanese director Akira Kurosawa and the book of the American writer James Clavell.

The game tells the story of William, an Irish sailor who went to Japan to regain his guardian spirit. In a foreign country, he learned samurai art, encountered numerous demons from local folklore, and also participated in the formation of the Tokugawa shogunate.

From the gameplay point of view, Nioh is a classic souls-like action – timely dodges and counterattacks are the cornerstone of the battle, and after death the hero loses all unspent experience. A characteristic feature of the game was the stance, affecting the strength of the blows and their speed, as well as an extensive Diablo-like loot system that allows you to slightly level the complexity of the battles with the help of new equipment elements. In addition to samurai techniques, users can learn ninjutsu and ommedo magic.

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Total War: Shogun 2

Country apart
Torn, but enough.
The shogun raised his sword.

Before us is the classic strategy of the Total War series, so anyone who is even a little familiar with the franchise can easily name its main features. The game is divided into global and tactical parts, the gameplay of which is strikingly different and with special desire can be almost completely ignored.

On the global map, the user will have to lead one of the clans of the Sengoku period – “Eras of the warring provinces.” In a step-by-step format, you will need to develop your settlements, conduct a religious policy, study technology, engage in trade and diplomacy. Special agents like geisha and ninja can help in the latter.

In tactical mode, the player has another task – to fight and win. It will be necessary to manage the units — infantry, cavalry, archers, and their various subspecies — in real time. The outcome of battles always depends on a competent command: the general is obliged to know the strengths and weaknesses of each unit, properly deploy troops and choose the right time for maneuvers.

For Total War: Shogun 2 the Fall of the Samurai addon was also released, covering a later stage in Japanese history. In it, the establishment of relations with foreign countries and technical development significantly influenced the political situation. The player will have to decide: to follow the path of the West or to remain faithful to traditions.

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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Commandos from heaven
He smiles at us all.
The heir is good.

Shadow tactics – this is the ninja-Commandos or Samurai Desperados, a more accurate and concise description simply can not be found. In other words, the game is an isometric real-time party tactic with emphasis on stealth.

The game takes place during the Edo period – in the one that began after the events of Nioh, Sekiro and Shogun 2. On the instructions of the shogun, five soldiers must uncover a conspiracy that threatens their lord. Each of the characters has its own unique abilities and weaknesses. For example, a samurai is effective against any enemy, but not very mobile. And the old sniper can kill at a great distance, but defenseless in open battle. The group also includes a ninja, a thief with a set of traps, and a skilled worker in reincarnation.

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For honor

Steel armor and
The berserk’s anger is empty.
Katana wave, death.

Main advantage For honor – She puts an end to the millennial debate about who is stronger – a knight or a samurai. Rather, the ellipsis, because this is a multi-user competitive action from the third person, so the one with the arms straighter is usually stronger.

After a mysterious cataclysm, knights, Vikings and samurai collided on one battlefield (and Chinese soldiers entered the DLC there as well). Users can fight for different heroes, among which there are both classic samurai and ninjas, as well as more exotic fighters. Depending on the mode, players have to capture points, destroy bots or fight in a one-on-one format.

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Onimusha: warlords

Resident branch
On the samurai’s path.
Where is her remake?

Having familiarized yourself with several games dedicated to the samurai theme, you begin to notice certain cliches. The plot always unfolds in the era of feudal wars – the Sengoku period (XVI century), and historical events are closely intertwined with fantasy ones – not a single battle is complete without spirits and demons.

However Onimusha: warlords it can be forgiven, because she is already almost 20 years old – her creators hardly looked back at Nioh or Sekiro. But for them, Resident Evil turned out to be a real role model. At the initial stages of development, the game was even conceived as a spin-off of this survival horror.

The influence of RE can be seen with the naked eye, but still Onimusha is not a direct clone of the zombie franchise. The game was notable for both setting and much less emphasis on the mechanics of “survival”. For example, with the help of a magic glove, the main character in it could suck out souls from enemies, because of which the contractions did not waste the user’s resources, but, on the contrary, made him stronger. If a frankly outdated game design doesn’t scare you, a remaster released in 2019 is a great occasion to get acquainted with the classics.

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These were ten great samurai and ninja games. Which of them are you ready to advise your friends, and which, on the contrary, do not deserve a place in this top? Perhaps you know other titles that convey the spirit of feudal Japan, the Bushido code and the shinobi path much better? Write in the comments.

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