Comparison

Samurai 2 vs Brook City Life

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

Brook City Life

Immerse yourself in a crime-filled open world as a mafia city gangster. Complete missions, create anarchy, and rise through the ranks of your gangster squad. Explore a new Brookhaven city with thrilling action and a fearful atmosphere.

Highlights
  • Open world exploration
  • Crime missions
  • Gangster squad progression
  • Action-packed gameplay
  • Fearful atmosphere
  • Jetpack rider
Features
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Brook City Life is an open-world gangster crime adventure where you can explore the city, complete missions, drive vehicles, and build your reputation in the criminal world. Enter a new city full of action, danger, and challenging missions. Explore the streets, discover different locations, and take on criminal jobs as you progress through the game. Complete missions, earn rewards, unlock new opportunities, and rise through the ranks of your gangster crew. Experience an open-world city filled with action, police encounters, vehicles, weapons, and exciting challenges. Use your skills to complete missions, escape dangerous situations, and become one of the most powerful gangsters in Brook City. Brook City Life Game Features: * Explore a large open-world city. * Complete gangster and crime missions. * Drive cars and explore different areas. * Use weapons and take part in action missions. * Fly using a jetpack. * Face traps and unexpected challenges. * Experience police chases and criminal activities. * Discover different locations around the city. * High-quality sound effects and atmospheric music. * Action-packed gameplay with an urban crime atmosphere. * Complete missions and build your gangster reputation.

Screenshots

Samurai 24 screens
Brook City Life4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brook City Life at Free against Samurai 2's $2.99. Samurai 2's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Brook City Life 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 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 813 and 357 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Samurai 2's written reviews are positive against 49% of Brook City Life's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, Brook City Life every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Samurai 2 versus Brook City Life: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai 2Brook City Life
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (813 ratings) — better4.3 (357 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better49.1% of reviews
Number of ratings813 — better357
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB234 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperDeca Games EOODsoukaina hanouar

Customer experience

Samurai 2

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

Brook City Life

All ratings357 ratings
Positive80.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.8%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive49.1%
Neutral1.9%
Negative49.1%

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

Brook City Life

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Samurai 2

No in-app purchases

None

Brook City Life

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samurai 2 free?
Samurai 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brook City Life free?
Brook City Life is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samurai 2 or Brook City Life?
Samurai 2 is rated higher. Samurai 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 813 ratings, while Brook City Life averages 4.3 from 357 ratings.
Do Samurai 2 or Brook City Life have ads?
Brook City Life shows ads; Samurai 2 does not.
Which is updated more often, Samurai 2 or Brook City Life?
Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Brook City Life every 3 months. Most recently, Samurai 2 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Brook City Life on September 7, 2026.

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