Comparison

Samurai 2 vs Dragons AR

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

Head to head
About

Samurai 2

Embark on a quest for revenge in this action-packed hack 'n' slash game. Master intuitive controls, dynamic combat, and solve environmental puzzles as you battle hordes of enemies. Upgrade your skills and enjoy stunning anime-style visuals.

Highlights
  • Intuitive virtual joystick
  • Dynamic camera angles
  • Gory battle sequences
  • Environmental puzzles and traps
  • RPG skill upgrades
  • Anime-style comic panels
  • Survival mode
Features
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-== Featured in the Gorgeous Games by Apple !!! ==- -== "Samurai II is a very entertaining title with solid gameplay and stunning graphics." MacWorld.com ==- The long-awaited sequel to Samurai: Way of the Warrior! While the original got rave reviews for its stylized manga graphics and quick, bloody gameplay, Samurai II delivers even more action and an intuitive new control scheme. SlideToPlay.com - 4/4 Ipadarena.com - 10/10 AppSpy.com - 5/5 MacWorld.com - 4.5/5 AppAdvice.com - 4.5/5 Gamezebo.com - 4.5/5 Touchreviews.net - 4.5/5 Nineoverten.com - 4.5/5 ifanzine 4.5/5 Gamerstemple.com - 90/100 Pixeljumpers.com - 9/10 PocketGamer.co.uk 8/10 Samurai: Way of the Warrior was featured in Best Games of 2009 by Apple – Samurai II is a true successor, aided by over a year of focused development. Overall production values and vicious action put Samurai II on par with console 3D brawlers. Screenshots don’t do Samurai II justice – the fluid action has to be seen running at 60 frames per second on the Retina display or popping off the iPad screen. But looks alone won’t carry a game – the developers listened to fan feedback and improved gameplay throughout. With a new virtual d-pad, dynamic camera, environmental puzzles, traps, and vicious new enemies, Samurai II is brand new experience for hack ‘n’ slash gamers on the go. Samurai II sends Daisuke on a quest for revenge across the war-scorched countryside. From a seafaring village to a flying fortress to the legendary Isle of the Dead, the samurai will stop at nothing to hunt down his arch-enemy Orochi. Will he get his Vengeance? FEATURES: * Intuitive virtual joystick ensures you’re slicing up baddies, not swiping the screen. * Dynamic camera finds the best perspective for each encounter, adding variety while keeping focused on the action. * Tense, quick and gory battle sequences! - Battle hordes of on-screen enemies wielding new weapons and sporting unique abilities. - Stay nimble and plan your attacks – roll out of harm’s way and eliminate ranged enemies like the Samurai Archer before they can strike. * Improved gameplay includes new features. - Solve environmental puzzles, avoid dangerous traps, and discover useful items. - The fight is on - not to worry, the combat never takes a back seat to platforming or fetch-quests. * RPG elements reward skilled players – upgrade the Samurai’s health, buy new attack combos and upgrade them to devastating levels. * Between levels, gorgeous anime-style comic panels tell the samurai’s tale with original hand-drawn artwork. * New survival mode pits the samurai against waves of enemies, giving hardcore players a score-attack mode to hone their skills. Two games in one! * Advanced AI system on par with console games. Goal Oriented Action Planning architecture is used in many PC and console games. * Apple Game Center support, including Leaderboards and Achievements. *Support iCloud to transfer save between various devices *Support MFI Controllers (Gamepads) * Original soundtrack – in classic samurai movie style, soft music builds with the heat of battle. Special Thanks To : ImNoSuperMan, PureSkill, Squarezero, Rocco, eggzbacon, Prab

About

Dragons AR

Interact with mythical creatures in augmented reality. Dragons can be tamed to follow commands or react aggressively if approached. Unlock 'Beast Mode' to have them attack targets.

Highlights
  • AR dragon interaction
  • Tame and command dragons
  • Aggressive dragon reactions
  • Beast Mode combat
  • Tap to target attacks
Features
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Experience these mythical creatures like never before: - They start out quite tame and even follow directions to hover around or sit down where ever you tap at any flat surface. - But if you get too close to them (i.e. walk towards them with your phone in hand) they may not like it and react aggressively! Beast Mode: - The 'Beast Mode' is behind a pay wall, but once enabled they will attack anything or (anyone) you tap on! Hope you have fun with your new virtual pets :)

Screenshots

Samurai 24 screens
Dragons AR2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dragons AR at Free against Samurai 2's $2.99. Samurai 2's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (78% vs 42%). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Dragons AR is free to download; Samurai 2 costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samurai 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai 2 has 822 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Samurai 2's written reviews are positive against 42% of Dragons AR's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Samurai 2 versus Dragons AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai 2Dragons AR
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (822 ratings) — better2.9 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better41.7% of reviews
Number of ratings822 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.010.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB396 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperDeca Games EOODFaalsa Labs

Customer experience

Samurai 2

All ratings813 ratings
Positive96.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews329 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral8.2%
Negative14.0%

Dragons AR

All ratings21 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

Bugs and requests

Samurai 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes on certain levels
  • Dojo mode not working
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • New weapons and combos
  • Customization options
  • Expanded story and levels
  • Multiplayer mode

Dragons AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samurai 2

No in-app purchases

None

Dragons AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samurai 2 free?
Samurai 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dragons AR free?
Dragons AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samurai 2 or Dragons AR?
Samurai 2 is rated higher. Samurai 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Dragons AR averages 2.9 from 21 ratings.
Do Samurai 2 or Dragons AR have ads?
Neither Samurai 2 nor Dragons AR shows ads.

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