Samurai's Blood Overview
Samurai's Blood was one of those games you'd find in the Flash era, a straightforward action title you could load in a browser. It came out in 2005, a time when simple, direct gameplay was the norm for these quick experiences. The game didn't have a big studio behind it, but it was clear in its purpose.
You control a lone samurai navigating side-scrolling stages. Your goal is to reach the end of each level, which involves cutting down every enemy ninja and samurai in your path. You move with the arrow keys, using Z and X for different sword attacks, and you can hold C to block incoming strikes. The spacebar lets you run, which is useful for closing gaps or retreating. The pacing is brisk, and the difficulty comes from the number of foes and their timing. It feels like a focused test of reaction and timing, a quick series of clashes decided in seconds.
