One-Thousand Cuts
A challenging 2D action sidescroller with brutal one-hit-kill combat, consequential choices, and a lore-rich story set in the dark fantasy world of Kurogawa, Japan. Hack and slash your way through the infamous Army of One-Thousand and reclaim your rightful place as daimyo, or die trying.
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One-Thousand Cuts is a samurai-inspired pixel-art side-scroller with a strong design emphasis on simple-yet-satisfying combat, deeply consequential choices, and lore-rich storytelling. Hack and slash your way through the infamous Army of One-Thousand and reclaim your rightful place as Daimyo. Wishlist Now and follow our socials to get updates as we draw closer to launch.
Combine instant-death combat with unique special abilities and environmental hazards to devastate your enemies. Strategize efficient solutions or overwhelm with brute force as your slice your way through the Army of One-Thousand, one cut at a time.
Discover and fight a deadly collection of legendary warriors on your journey. Master each of their martial art styles to unleash powerful combat techniques on your enemies.
Find hidden lore throughout this rich, dark fantasy version of Edo Japan. Connect the shattered pieces of this expansive world, inspired by real Japanese history and folklore.
The time of the samurai is coming to an uncertain end. Rumors and treachery abound. Caught at the center of a hostile takeover within his clan, young Hiroyuki is torn between loyalty and honor.
Hiro must make a choice: side with his father Hidetsugu and kill his friends and Uncle Jiro--the only real family he's ever known--or side with Uncle Jiro and attempt to face down the fearsome army under his father's control. It only takes one cut to kill, but what is one man against the Army of One-Thousand?
