Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. High-Def Digest
    Apr 10, 2016
    70
    Lives and dies by its combat. There's nothing else here, and I don't say that to be snarky. There's a story that barely exists (maybe two minutes of total cutscene time), but outside of that, it's all action. Thankfully, 'Mitsurugi' overcomes the low budget to deliver excellent mechanics that are capable of standing entirely on their own. I wish there was a little more to it all.
  2. Push Square
    Feb 17, 2016
    70
    Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae is a prime example of a title that lives and dies by how entertaining its gameplay is. Fortunately, the stylish hack and slashing that's on offer here is worth checking out if you're a fan of the genre. Despite its low budget feel, this is a Japanese indie game that delivers on what it sets out to do, and the result is a focused and satisfying release that's perfect for a quick fix of over-the-top action.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    May 9, 2016
    60
    This schoolgirl revenge story shows some technical prowess from a small Japanese team. Shame that actually playing it feels like drowning into a pit of tar. [May 2016]
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  5. GameSpew
    Apr 9, 2016
    60
    Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae has the potential to be an enjoyable title if you learn to master its combat system, making use of all the moves on offer.
  6. Brash Games
    Feb 20, 2016
    60
    If hack and slashes are your thing, then go for it. But for those on the fence, I’d say purchase the latest Devil May Cry game and go wild.
  7. Gaming Age
    Feb 24, 2016
    58
    It’s good, but not great. Download with caution.
  8. USgamer
    Feb 19, 2016
    50
    Mitsurugi Kamui Hikae is an arena fighter that features a great combo system that makes it fun to play... for a while. Unfortunately it has a limited number of enemy combatants, and once you learn the strategies for beating them, the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive.
  9. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 1, 2016
    40
    In fact, it’s almost like a tech demo where the development team has come up with a brilliant combat system and has released that as a commercial project in the hope that a publisher will take note and throw them the money they need to make a real game next.

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User Score
4.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 6 out of 11
  1. Madara333
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. For ME this game do exactly what he offers, a hack and slash fast action game.
    Ok, the history is horrible but he doesn't try to make a glorious history, other than that it's a simple thing.
    The combat is great, those upgrades, I really like the game.    … Full Review »
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