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Sword of the Samurai

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Sword of the Samurai

MicroProse Software · Oct 17, 2014

Enter Japan in the age of warring states. At the center of this role-playing, action-adventure simulation of combat, statesmanship and intrigue, you are a samurai warrior struggling for honor!

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Enter Japan in the age of warring states. At the center of this role-playing, action-adventure simulation of combat, statesmanship and intrigue, you are a samurai warrior struggling for honor. More important than life itself, honor is crucial to achieving your ultimate goal: unifying feudal Japan under your noble rule.

Game Features:

  • Computer-controlled opponents make decisions based on your actions - and on the actions of other rival characters.
  • Furious melee action against multiple warriors takes place in castles, villages and rice paddies.
  • Vindicate yourself in duels against rivals who would like nothing better then to diminish your Honor.
  • Feel the drama and immediacy of real-time battles involving infantry, cavalry and muskets on battlefields that vary with every conflict.
  • Untie all 48 warring provinces in common allegiance to you, and earn the title of shogun, military ruler of all Japan.
  • Fun and Easy to control!
  • Four skill levels, plus other starting options
  • An ingenious system of menus, animation and text windows - pioneered by MicroProse in Pirates! - conveys the detail of text with the fun of graphics and animation.
  • Authentic Japanese music and graphics powerfully evoke the mood of Sixteenth century Japan.
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System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP / Vista / 7
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% DirectX compatible graphics
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% DirectX compatible card or onboard sound

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: OS X Big Sur 11.0
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% CoreAudio compatible card or onboard sound

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: OS X Big Sur 11.0 or newer
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card or onboard graphics compatible with OpenGL
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: 100% CoreAudio compatible card or onboard sound

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
  • Processor: 1.0 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 512 MB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% OpenGL accelerated card or onboard graphics
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any ALSA supported card on onboard audio

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Ubuntu 14.04 LTS
  • Processor: 1.5 GHz Processor
  • Memory: 1 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 100% OpenGL accelerated card or onboard graphics
  • Storage: 500 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any ALSA supported card on onboard audio
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
MicroProse Software
Brazilian rating
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Steam Germany rating
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Features
Single-player, Family Sharing
Languages
English
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesNoNo
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Value Score

Fair Value — 72th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 72th percentile. Priced as Market at $6.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 43%
Value Ratio Top 28%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sword of the Samurai worth buying right now?
Wait — $6.99. Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
When does Sword of the Samurai go on sale?
Not the best time to buy. Price could improve with future sales.
Is Sword of the Samurai free to play?
Sword of the Samurai costs $6.99 on Steam.
What genre is Sword of the Samurai?
Sword of the Samurai is a Adventure, Simulation game.
Who developed Sword of the Samurai?
Sword of the Samurai was developed by MicroProse Software and published by MicroProse Software.
What platforms does Sword of the Samurai support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.

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