Product ReviewsAfro Samurai (Sony PlayStation 3, 2009)

a game to buy....

I have to admit that this game was a bit of a shocker-- it hits hard and fast. There, I confessed. Love the graphics, the story, the content is hilarious, I never expected this thing to work but it's probably going to be one of the must-have-yet-flying-under-the-radar games of the year. I haven't seen it featured in any of the popular gaming mags, probably because it's based on a show and was considered to be a way of cashing in on an existing brand. Oh well, their mistake. Instant cult classic, and yes the gameplay suffers somewhat because of the tripped out camera; however, this is insignificant in the grand scheme of things. Games like Tomb Raider Underworld have shown us just how bad whacked-out camera controls really can be, and this game doesn't come anywhere close to being that bad. This game, in a word, is FUN.Read full review...

Afro Samurai

I've read many reviews about this game before i eventually purchased it. Reading those review is what caused the hesitation of buying this game. Finally after giving in on behalf of major love for the cartoon, Sam Jackson and the RZA, I really dig thise game. It's raelly like a dynsty warriors meets the afro samurai cartoon. Pretty good mix for me. I being a good fan of the dynasty warriors franchise. The gameply control wise is fairly cool. Graphics are cool, probably way better on a big screen and music is fantastic. Actually the only bad note I would mention is maybe the camera angles, They are not bad, but they can be a pain at times. I guess i would describe it as a fun and entertaining game. I got mine for $20.Read full review...

Afro Samurai PS3

If I wasn't reviewing Afro Samurai, fighting Brother 6 would have been the point where I threw the controller at the floor, screamed an obscenity, and sold the game back to GameStop. Packing a flamethrower and three separate phases to the fight, Brother 6's battle is the exact moment when Afro Samurai's super-slick visuals, awesome soundtrack, and fuzzy feeling you get from slicing bad guys in half stopped mattering to me and every one of the game's numerous flaws came together to derail the experience.

That sucks because Afro Samurai can actually be a lot of fun at times.

The story told in Afro Samurai isn't a sequel to the popular anime but more of a re-imagining of the origin we all know and love. As a child, Afro witnesses the murder of his father -- a badass swordsman -- in a duel for the No. 1 headband, which is basically the symbol of the greatest fighter on the planet. From there, Afro focuses on getting the No. 2 headband and avenging his father. On this journey, he'll make friends, make love, and make a whole lot of people die thanks to his trusty katana. The story itself is solid and intriguing, and it makes a somewhat decent appearance in the game, although if you have never seen the show, the emotional impact and the finer points of the story will be lost on you. Thankfully, Samuel L. Jackson is on hand to voice Afro and his insane sidekick Ninja Ninja.
All of that aside, Afro Samurai is a beat'em up if I've ever seen one. With sword in hand, you'll take control of Afro and be left to govern him with a simple button setup -- there's a light attack, heavy attack, jump, and block button. Now, there are combos to learn if you like, but there's really no reason to do so -- I made it through the whole game without ever having to tap Select and check the move list; simply alternating your attacks and mashing buttons gets you where you need to be. Usually, I condemn button mashers, but I can't do that here because it's just too damn fun in Afro Samurai.

See, the Afro Samurai anime is a pretty bloody affair. Afro's constantly cutting limbs off and watching as geysers of blood spurt into the air, and thanks to Surge and Namco Bandai embracing the Mature rating, this is carried over to the videogame. When you're slashing through a swarm of enemies, their blood is getting kicked onto the screen. When you slice someone's feet off, the enemy will fall on his or her back and kick the stumps in the air as blood pours out. When you slice a dude's head in half, the detached part falls to the ground so you can see the goo inside. Sure, you're just pounding buttons, but the satisfaction you feel when you run your blade through a stubborn, glowing red enemy -- there's no HUD in this game so the only way to know if you or an enemy is injured is by watching for a red glow around the body -- is the stuff that little kids' nightmares are made of.

All of this bloody, bloody violence is amplified by Focus. As you're battling the thugs dumb enough to get in your way, you will no doubt notice a pendant hanging from our samurai's neck that grows brighter as you kill. This is your Focus reservoir. If you've got some juice in the tank -- i.e. it doesn't have a black aura around it -- you can slow down time so that you can deliver some big screen-worthy blows in black and white. With L1 held down, you'll slow time and be able to either slice horizontally or vertically.Read full review...

Afro Samurai (PS3)

Even if you haven't seen the anime, if you enjoy sword play type games with an intriguing story this is the game for you! Afro Samurai is all about facing off against large groups of enemies [20-30 in some later instances of the game] and using varying skills [infocus, sword tricks and overfocus] to overcome these odds. However, the platforming elements of this game can become clunky during later portions of this game but overall I highly recommend it!Read full review...

Great Action Game for Fans and Players alike

Afro Samurai is a great game from a well known company. The graphics are unique and support the action and animation very well. The fighting is one of a kind and is very enjoyable for being a somewhat typical beat em up title. The sounds go well with the action as well as the top notch voice overs which star Samuel L. Jackson as Afro. The soundtrack is probably the best of any video game I have played (and I've played alot). The hip hop style of the music is heard throughout the game and sets the pace of the action. Fans of the anime will definitely appreciate the background story throughout the game but the game is accessable to anyone wanting a good action/ slash em up title.Read full review...

Hack and Slash

If you are looking for something to set the tone for the next gen of gaming...well this isn't it. What you get is a very cool but very graphical hack and slash game. It's fun to play and the animation reminds me of sly cooper and prince of persia (think I spelled it right). Need a game that you can kill time as well as enemies w/o the slow down of difficult puzzles or anything, give this a try. Besides, who doesn't like listening to Samuel L. JacksonRead full review...

Afro Samurai is buggy and so so.

I like this game simply because it has a char voiced by Samuel L. Jackson. On the other hand game play is very linear. If you want a more freeform game that is similar look at Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. A word of warning, there is a problem with this game. Starting since Firmware version 3.15 the game freezes at start. You just have to go into your Audio settings and disable Multi Output Audio.

I gave it 3 stars simply because the game does not allow much free form exploration. The combat system is fairly simple. Not much replay value.Read full review...

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!

This game is off the hook great pick up and play fun:), and it feels just like ur inside the ressurection movie and playing it urself.
alot of blood and chopped bodyparts to the great beats of the Rza:). what more can u wnat than killing and chopping to such great music.
story is entertaining and the fact that it gets a bit repetative dosnt matter much:)

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Samuel Jackson lol 2 much

I love the show so I had to the game it's awesome.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: megabustergames07

Afro Samurai

This game can best be described as button smashing at it's best. The graphics and game play are amazing. if you love the t.v. show and the movie you will love this game it follows the story line. and for the most part the game play is simple but fun. blood and guts. one of the better games to come out this year.This game is a must have.Read full review...