welcome to watch mojo
and today we're counting down our picks
for the top 10 samurai
ninja video games for this list we're
looking at the games that best fulfill
that fantasy of being a samurai or ninja
get your katanas and shurikens ready
this may get messy
before we continue we'll be doing a deep
dive on this list's number one entry
over on mojo plays so be sure to check
it out once you've finished watching
number 10 shinobi series
the oldest series on this list the
shinobi franchise may not be as
mega-popular as sega's blue blur but it
still managed to earn the respect of
many players
in addition to difficult platforming and
combat the games manage to provide
experiences that'll make you
feel like a badass ninja whether that be
through narrowly avoiding deadly bamboo
spikes or
taking down baddies while riding a horse
across the valley
it really is a shame that we haven't had
a new game since 2011
as a new entry developed with a triple a
budget or taken under the wing of a
great indie studio could be an excellent
way to revitalize the franchise
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number nine onimusha warlords
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if you've played any of the classic
resident evil games then you have a good
idea of what to expect from onimusha
warlords
more or less yes one could sweep this
under the rug as resident evil gameplay
with a samurai theme
but onimusha warlords does have a few
tricks up its sleeve as you acquire new
weapons and absorb the souls of enemy
demons
you'll be able to unleash different
elemental attacks on your helpless
enemies
also we'd be lying if we didn't say we
have a soft spot for the campy dialogue
and voice acting
come on you gotta love how absurd some
of this sounds
worthless
number eight tenchu series
the ten two games have been juggled
around between various publishers and
developers
including a studio that made another
notable samurai title but more on that
later
the first tenchu game stealth assassins
introduced players to a savage and dark
world
where one wrong move could mean instant
death it was challenging demanding and
relentlessly brutal and we loved every
second of it
unfortunately not every entry in the
franchise has been a stellar hit
however if it meant getting a remake of
stealth assassins we'd happily take a
kunai to the face
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number seven total war shogun two
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sure we've all fantasized about becoming
an unstoppable samurai but what about
becoming a shogun
why settle for being the master of
swords when we could be leading armies
of samurai
well those looking to fulfill that
fantasy have found solace in sega's
total war
shogun 2. on top of stunning visuals and
challenging gameplay
shogun 2's claim to fame lies in its
historical accuracy
both in presentation and in how the ai
behaves in battle
the developers consulted various
historians to get the atmosphere right
this wasn't just a stimulating strategy
game this was a history lesson
and one that still played years later
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number six the messenger
if you loved shinobi then you should
absolutely pick up the messenger
when your clan is slaughtered by the
demon king's army it's up to you to take
over the role of the messenger and
deliver a scroll to the top of a
mountain named glacial peak
thanks to its unique cloud stepping
mechanic which allows players an
extra jump for every successful hit the
messenger offers up a new experience to
let players feel like a deadly ninja
couple that with a fun upgrade system
and some hilarious writing and you've
got the makings of an entertaining title
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number five samurai showdown series
samurai showdown isn't just another 2d
fighting game that expects you to
deliver combo after combo after combo
instead it replicates typical samurai
duels by focusing more on defensive play
and making hits more lethal
there's more demand for patience and
reading your opponent than most other
fighting games and
delivering that fatal blow is satisfying
every single time
the franchise's 2019 entry samurai
showdown
even makes its super moves cinematic in
a similar way to samurai ninja films
so those looking for the thrill of a
duel need to give these games a shot
besides just look at that blue haired
hunk yukio
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number four neo series
while a lot of souls-like games can feel
derivative neo is not one of those
titles
yes it has similar mechanics such as a
stamina or in this case
key bar but it distinguishes itself with
the use of different combat stances
which becomes vital when dealing with
certain enemy types
one stance may be racking up the damage
but if it's draining your key or leaving
you vulnerable too often you're gonna
have a bad time
neo encourages players to mix up combat
tactics throughout their journey
and it's that approach that makes the
game worth your time
number three ninja gaiden series
shinobi may have been the original
samurai ninja game but ninja gaiden has
been the grand daddy of them all
ninja gaiden has been kicking our asses
for decades with its relentless ai and
dependence on quick reflexes
you can't just attack like a ninja you
have to move like a ninja
that even applies to exploration as some
of the games allow you to run on or kick
off walls to reach higher ground
oh and if you're a fan of over-the-top
action ninja gaiden has that too
please koei tecmo can we have a new game
on nextgen
or maybe now
number two sekiro shadows die twice
yeah not too long ago we'd have been
shocked that this isn't number one
but more on that later sekiro's shadows
died twice was such a phenomenal game
that we had to name it as our game of
the year for mojo plays
it wasn't just for its unique aesthetics
and ability to play as a sneaky shinobi
but the grappling hook provides a fast
and thrilling method in traversing the
world
on top of that there are a wide variety
of enemies that will test your metal
whether they be colossal snakes or
warriors that wield god-like power
before we reveal our number one pick
here are a few honorable mentions
way of the samurai series for those who
simply want to be a drifting ronin
bushido blade series for tense battles
where one strike could mean the end
katana zero because katanas are even
more awesome when time powers are
involved
sakura samurai art of the sword for a
unique and beautiful art style
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skulls of the shogun for shoguns who
like simple turn-based strategy
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number one ghost of tsushima
deciding between this and sekiro was a
tough one
however ghost of tsushima comes out on
top because it offers you the option to
experience combat
both as a samurai and a ninja will you
maintain honor and take your foes head
on
or will you use stealth and kunai to
bring the mongolians to their knees
ghost of tsushima wasn't just another
open world game either it's a
celebration of japanese culture
complete with locations where you can
compose haikus and even a filter based
on akira kurosawa's samurai films
and as for that upcoming multiplayer
mode we're pumped to step into tsushima
once more
if you want to know why we chose our
number one pick for this list head over
to mojo plays and watch our in-depth
analysis of the entry
check the link in the description below