An upcoming Metroidvania that has caught many gamers’ attention has officially been picked up by a publisher! The Spirit of the Samurai is an upcoming Metroidvania by developers Digital Mind Games that will have players travel guided by Kitsune and fight alongside their battle partner and friend Chisai, a warrior cat. Now, the game has been picked up by UK publisher Kwalee which brings confirmation that the game will launch in 2024.
If this is the first you are hearing of this 2D stop-motion action-adventure game, then get ready to check out an intriguing title! In this adventure, players will assume the role of Takeshi, a Japanese samurai tasked with defending his village from the relentless onslaught of an Oni bent on conquering the land with his undead army. Prepare to confront his legions of tengu, undead creatures, and the terrifying Jorogumo, all inspired by Japanese mythology. Brace yourself for a truly unique and intense stop-motion cinematic adventure.
While the founder of Digital Mind, Jose Molina, has confirmed his team’s excitement to work with Kwalee, here is what Ben Forrester, Head of PC & Console at Kwalee, stated about this new partnership: "Delivering high-quality games to players is our utmost priority, and The Spirit of the Samurai is a perfect embodiment of our commitment. From our initial conversations, it was clear that the team at Digital Mind S.L. possessed remarkable expertise and boundless creativity. Adding a game of such caliber to Kwalee's portfolio brings us immense joy.”
The Spirit of the Samurai is planned to release in 2024 on PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Hopefully, we will see some console platforms announced before this game is ready for launch next year!
