Comparison

Samurai 2 vs Luxor 2

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

Luxor 2

Embark on a journey through ancient Egypt in this classic marble-shooter game. Destroy approaching magical spheres with your scarab before they reach the pyramids. Features stunning graphics, numerous levels, and power-ups to aid your quest.

Highlights
  • 88 3D-rendered levels
  • Four difficulty levels
  • Over 80 statistics and badges
  • Rank progression system
  • Three game modes
  • 13 explosive power-ups
  • 13 bonus rounds
Features
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A classic marble-shooter, beautifully illustrated and dazzling with brilliant effects. LUXOR 2 takes you on a beautiful voyage through the land of ancient Egypt. Play 88 gorgeously rendered levels of brilliantly displayed crisp and stunning graphics set amongst the pyramids and temples of ancient Egypt. Use your mystical winged scarab to shoot and destroy the approaching magical spheres before they reach the pyramids at the end of their path. Luxor 2 features powerups including Lightning Storm, Color Cloud, Net, and Dagger to help you shoot down those enemy spheres faster than ever before! Work your way up through the ranks to become the Pharaoh over all of Egypt! Key Game Features: · 88 explosively challenging and gorgeously 3D-rendered levels · Four levels of difficulty, including: the expert level that unlocks the mind-blowing Challenge of Horus · Over 80 new statistics and badges, plus bonus rounds at the end of each stage · Work your way from Farm Hand to Pharaoh by improving your rank · Three stimulating modes of play, including Survival and Practice modes · 13 explosive power-ups, including the new Color Cloud, Net, Dagger and Lightning Storm, to help shoot down the oncoming enemy spheres · 13 intense and rewarding bonus rounds at the end of each stage Visit us on the App Store at http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mumbojumbo/id312416866 to find more of our award-winning casual games including our Luxor Series, Midnight Mysteries Series, 7 Wonders Series and more! Find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MumboJumboGames Follow us on Twitter: @MumboJumboGames

Screenshots

Samurai 24 screens
Luxor 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Samurai 2 at 4.8 against Luxor 2's 4.4. Samurai 2 also leads on ratings volume (822 vs 16) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). Luxor 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Samurai 2 costs $2.99 and Luxor 2 $4.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Samurai 2 has 822 ratings behind it against 16, 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 72% of Luxor 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, Luxor 2 every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Samurai 2 versus Luxor 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamurai 2Luxor 2
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.8 (822 ratings) — better4.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better72.1% of reviews
Number of ratings822 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB121 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDeca Games EOODAccelerate Games

Customer experience

Samurai 2

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

Luxor 2

All ratings16 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral6.3%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive72.1%
Neutral9.8%
Negative18.1%

User reviews

Samurai 2

From 822 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay
  • 👍 Gorgeous graphics
  • 🎨 Unique art style
  • ⚔️ Satisfying combat
  • 💯 Classic samurai experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Lack of difficulty options
  • 🛡️ No block button
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay

Luxor 2

From 16 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Highly addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
  • ⏱️ Great stress reliever and relaxation
  • 🎮 Smooth gameplay experience
  • 💰 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 📺 Game runs too fast on newer iPhone models
  • ⚠️ Ads present in paid version
  • 👁️ Balls are too small and hard to see
  • 🎮 Awkward and sluggish controller/shooter controls

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

Luxor 2

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Game crashes on startup
  • App closes immediately upon opening
  • Random crashes during gameplay
  • Game freezes at certain points
  • Controller/shooter freezes in place
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  • Ball randomly changes color without user input
  • Game resets to earlier levels after closing
  • Saved game progress lost unexpectedly
  • Controls stick when positioned far right or left
  • Choppy/sluggish performance
  • Incompatibility with iOS 7, iOS 11, and newer versions
  • Two-finger control not working simultaneously
  • Game doesn't recognize level completion on sudden close

Requested features

13 requests
  • Update for newer iPhone models and iOS versions
  • Fullscreen support for modern devices
  • More levels and different worlds
  • Luxor 3, 4, and 5 versions
  • More power-ups in gameplay
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  • Music/soundtrack addition
  • Colorblind mode with distinctive textures
  • Ability to resume from last played level after game over
  • Shake gesture to change ball color
  • Show next ball color and strand count indicators
  • Larger ball sizes for better visibility
  • Better controller responsiveness
  • Developer contact information accessibility

In-app purchases

None

Samurai 2

No in-app purchases

None

Luxor 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samurai 2 free?
Samurai 2 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Luxor 2 free?
Luxor 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samurai 2 or Luxor 2?
Samurai 2 is rated higher. Samurai 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 822 ratings, while Luxor 2 averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Samurai 2 or Luxor 2 have ads?
Neither Samurai 2 nor Luxor 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samurai 2 or Luxor 2?
Samurai 2 ships an update every 5 months, and Luxor 2 every 7 months. Most recently, Samurai 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Luxor 2 on November 1, 2026.

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