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Iaijutsu

In this retro action game, the player controls a mysterious ronin, navigating the rooftops and alleys of a rainy city as they are hunted by a team of elite assassins.

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Developer
Isaac Taylor, Armon Walker, Jeffrey Daijiro Taylor, Tom Nicholson, Lawrencia Young, Connor Sarnecky, Dan Allen, Jack Deford
Publisher
Isaac Taylor
Release
January 12, 2023
3 years and 202 days ago
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Mixed12 reviews58.3%

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About the Game

In Samurai Bushido tradition, "Iaijutsu" is the technique of quickly drawing your blade for lethal effect. Precision, patience and timing are key to this form. So too is it the key to besting your foes in this rooftop hopping action platformer. Play as the nameless ronin as you seek to liberate your clan from its corrupt usurpers. Your opponents will be tough and will block any careless attacks you may make, so pay close attention to their moves and choose when you draw your blade carefully.

- Journey through two levels featuring a variety of beautiful pixel art environments
- Encounter several combinations of enemies with varying abilities
- Face off one on one against two tough bosses
- Iaijutsu features an original soundtrack by samurai descendant Jeffrey Daijiro Taylor featuring two intense songs for Taiko drums.

Controls:
Move: A and D
Strike: J
Jump: Space
Dash Attack: Jump + Strike, use WASD to control direction of dash
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