Chambara
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Critic Reviews for Chambara
If all these caveats sound fine, I think you'll like Chambara. Like many focused dueling games before it, it does one thing, and it does it pretty well.
This USC Advanced Games Project release has some great – if underdeveloped – ideas around local competitive play
The element of disguise makes Chambara surprisingly deep, though its shallow content leaves nothing for gamers uninterested in local multiplayer.
These juxtapositions are what makes this game so great; it is a constantly shifting experience which is easy to pick up, but difficult to master.
Chambara is a smart, stylish, and truly entertaining game to play locally with friends and family. There's a timeless class to games of this ilk which offer experiences that you simply cannot get elsewhere. As long as you can provide a steady stream of willing players to engage with, Chambara returns the favour with a limited but excellent selection of arenas to engage with them in.
Chambara represents a compelling idea in the multiplayer duel arena genre thanks to visuals that are not only unique but play an integral role in the gameplay. The lack of modes and online hamper the longevity of its gameplay. Overall, though, it’s definitely a more than “OK” start for Team OK.
Chambara lacks solo play, but its fast-paced kinetic action makes for a thrilling co-op experience.
Even prior to launching a match, the visual presentation of Chambara commands your attention
