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Ronin's Run

A 3D side-scrolling Beat ‘em up set in Feudal Japan inspired by classic arcade games and samurai films. As rōnin Sen Takashi you have to avenge the death of your master killed during a raid on your quiet farming village.

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Patrick Lebon
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Timelike Games
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About the Game



Set during the "Warring States period" in Japan, you play as Sen Takashi, a Samurai who becomes a rōnin after the brutal death of his lord at the hands of invading brigands. You must repel the invaders and set out to avenge the death of your master and find who is ultimately responsible.

Grab your Katana for some fun, fast paced sword combat. Use combos and unlockable abilities attacks to take down waves of enemies and unleash deadly fatality attacks to quickly finish then off. You will need to make use of positioning, dodging, dashing and knockdowns in order to control the flow of the fight.



Expect to battle lowly brigands and bandits, deadly shinobi, magical warrior monks and powerful samurai as you journey from your small farming village, through scenic landscape of Feudal Japan, all the way to the heart of an epic castle fortress.

The game takes inspiration from classic arcade and video games in the Beat 'em up genre as well as classic Samurai films.


Unleash deadly fatality attacks!

A unique “Fatality” system lets you finish off any enemies with style. Build up points to unleash deadly finishing attacks that provide health and other bonuses when used. Unlock extra moves as you progress and select additional bonuses to make them even more powerful.



Find, unlock and upgrade

Unlock new abilities and attacks as you progress through the game. Apply extra bonuses to your attacks to suit your playstyle.

Find or use a blacksmith to forge your preferred type of sword - choose from the classic Katana or a more specialized swords such as the Odachi, Tachi or Wakizashi
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