Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings is a fast and varied run-focused game. The automated combat isn’t too visually engaging but has an option to, VHS-tape style, accelerate the flow of time. Players have a lot of ways to customize their unique hero and samurai, from classes with unique associated ability cards to clan upgrades to equipment to battle-specific spirits. It makes each run engaging in its own right and offers plenty of space for meta-progression. The fictional universe is decent, but the story lacks a unique element to keep players invested. Maybe the pair of twins need to talk more, or the world needs to feature extra lore. Shadowveil: Legend of The Five Rings develops a good rhythm and offers plenty of variety but the lack of direct control never feels natural.