Chambara

 PlayStation 4
  • Publisher: team ok
  • Release Date: Jul 26, 2016
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. COGconnected
    Aug 10, 2016
    81
    There isn’t a ton of variety within Chambara, but what it does, it does extremely well.
  2. Brash Games
    Aug 15, 2016
    80
    I think the game could perhaps benefit from AI bots to play against, but it’s very well presented and there is a lot of variety to keep things entertain for a while.
  3. Push Square
    Aug 5, 2016
    80
    Chambara is a smart, stylish, and truly entertaining game to play locally with friends and family. There's a timeless class to games of this ilk which offer experiences that you simply cannot get elsewhere. As long as you can provide a steady stream of willing players to engage with, Chambara returns the favour with a limited but excellent selection of arenas to engage with them in.
  5. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 3, 2016
    80
    The element of disguise makes Chambara surprisingly deep, though its shallow content leaves nothing for gamers uninterested in local multiplayer.
  6. Destructoid
    Jul 29, 2016
    75
    There's enough here to keep most people interested, so long as they have a steady stream of friends (or a roomate/significant other) to play with, whether it's a one-on-one duel or up to a four-player battle royale. All nine arenas feel different from one another, and though I'd like to see more (perhaps more wacky locations, like a moon level with low gravity settings), I do like them all.

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User Score
6.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. Campard
    Aug 4, 2016
    9
    The core mechanic of the game - stealth based combat in a dichromal environment - is excellent; simple enough to be understood immediately,The core mechanic of the game - stealth based combat in a dichromal environment - is excellent; simple enough to be understood immediately, but open enough to lead to myriad different play styles and matches experienced.

    The controls are intuitive, and mostly very precise. Occasionally it is tough to judge how far you're dashing, or how long it takes to charge up a shuriken.

    The customizability is fun, though it would be more fun if you unlocked customization options by completing trophies.

    The only real flaw: Chambara would be a lot more accessible with online multiplayer. As is, it's a great game with which to hold down a couch with your friends for a night. But if you don't have anybody around to play locally with you, there's not much to do.    … Full Review »
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