Comparison

Shadow Samurai 2 vs Samurai Warrior

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shadow Samurai 2

Engage in a samurai fighting adventure using a bow and sword against waves of ninjas. Master samurai skills and a sharp blade to defeat enemies and powerful bosses at the end of each level. Control your samurai with finger gestures for quick and effective combat.

Highlights
  • Samurai fighting adventure
  • Bow and sword combat
  • Ninja enemy waves
  • Boss battles
  • Finger gesture controls
  • Slice enemies
Features
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It's a samurai fighting adventure game with bow and sword! A lots of ninjas are attacking you.Show samurai skills and a sharp sword to slice enemies in sight. Use your finger to control all activities of the Samurai,for a quick kill,try to hit as many enemies as you can. Beat the bosses at the end of each level with as much health as possible.Good luck!

About

Samurai Warrior

Step into the role of a skilled samurai in this hack and slash game. Engage in intense, fast-paced combat, master various fighting styles, and explore a historically inspired open world with challenging enemies and puzzles. Uncover the samurai's story through anime-style comic panels.

Highlights
  • Master six distinct fighting styles
  • Explore historical Japan open world
  • Engage in dynamic, lethal combat
  • Solve environmental puzzles and evade traps
  • Immersive anime-style comic story panels
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Get ready, because you will step into the shoes of a Samurai to engage in action-packed combat against a horde of relentless enemies. You'll move like a shadow, as nimble as a ninja, slashing through foes with a blood-soaked katana sword to rise as a true hero. People may dub you as a ronin or an assassin, but you know your true identity. Are you prepared to unveil your inner strength? "Samurai Warrior: Action Fight" is a hack & slash game, renowned for its intense, rapid, and gory combat. KEY FEATURES: • Hone Your Skills - Utilize weapons like the katana and master six distinct fighting styles, allowing you to approach battles your way. • Enigmatic Settings - Explore an open world that beautifully captures the diversity and allure of historical Japan, complete with isometric hack and slash randomly-generated dungeons. • Dynamic Camera - The dynamic camera adapts to each encounter, adding variety while keeping the focus on the action. • Deadly Combat Moves - Prepare to unleash astonishingly lethal combat maneuvers. • Face Formidable Adversaries - Players must consistently tackle environmental puzzles, evade treacherous traps, and unearth valuable items. • Narrative Unfolds - Between levels, immerse yourself in the samurai's story through exquisite anime-style comic panels featuring original hand-drawn artwork. The path of a samurai is never an easy one. Crush enemy military forces and mercenaries with the fury of a Ronin. Cut them down beneath the sharp edge of your sword. ENJOY YOUR MOMENT OF GLORY AS THE GREATEST SAMURAI.

Screenshots

Shadow Samurai 24 screens
Samurai Warrior4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Samurai Warrior at 4.6 against Shadow Samurai 2's 2.9. Samurai Warrior also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 25%). Shadow Samurai 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Samurai Warrior sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Shadow Samurai 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samurai Warrior holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Shadow Samurai 2's written reviews are positive against 33% of Samurai Warrior's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Shadow Samurai 2 versus Samurai Warrior: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadow Samurai 2Samurai Warrior
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (15 ratings)4.6 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1523 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB132 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developermelanie thomasCanh Luan

Customer experience

Shadow Samurai 2

All ratings15 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative53.3%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Samurai Warrior

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Shadow Samurai 2

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Samurai Warrior

One-time9
  • 50 Bullions$0.99
  • 500 Coins$0.99
  • 120 Bullions$1.99
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  • 1200 Coins$1.99
  • No Ads$1.99
  • 280 Bullions$3.99
  • 2800 Coins$3.99
  • 1500 Bullions$14.99
  • 15000 Coins$14.99

Questions

Is Shadow Samurai 2 free?
Shadow Samurai 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Samurai Warrior free?
Samurai Warrior is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadow Samurai 2 or Samurai Warrior?
Samurai Warrior is rated higher. Shadow Samurai 2 averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Samurai Warrior averages 4.6 from 23 ratings.
Do Shadow Samurai 2 or Samurai Warrior have ads?
Neither Shadow Samurai 2 nor Samurai Warrior shows ads.

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