Chambara

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

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  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, 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    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.    … Expand

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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. PlayStation Country
    Sep 11, 2016
    50
    Once you get over how limited it all is, Chambara does offer a tense and tactical set of sword battles for wannabe samurai. However, the appeal wears off fast and it’s just a bit too sober to be a decent party game.
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  2. Gaming Age
    Aug 22, 2016
    67
    This is a great party game for when you have friends over, reminiscent of Super Smash Brothers Melee and other arena type games.
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  3. Post Arcade (National Post)
    Aug 15, 2016
    70
    Chambara is a fantastic idea in need of elaboration.
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