7.3 out of 10

Afro Samurai

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User Score (42)

7.4
Expert Score (69)

6.7
Value for money (6)

4.9
Sound quality (3)

9.3
Gameplay (18)

6.5
Graphics (16)

8.9
Sound (11)

8.6
Control (3)

6.8
Lifespan (3)

5.6
Looks (3)

7.1

Freak Rank

628 of 1311 in PlayStation 3 Games

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presentation, music, soundtrack, voices, voice work

Score Distribution

Experts:

9-10		(2)
7-8		(41)
5-6		(22)
3-4		(3)
1-2		(0)

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7-8		(17)
5-6		(5)
3-4		(2)
1-2		(5)

Expert Reviews

VideoGamer.com

6.0/10

22 April 2009
The bad news for Namco and Afro Samurai fans is that the game falls into that not good but not bad category. Hardcore fans of the genre are even less likely to get anything from the game. Read more
- Great soundtrack, Looks brilliant until all the repetition
- Frustrating at times, Combat is too simple
Video Game Generation

8.0/10

1 March 2009
Afro Samurai is a very capable brawler. The combat is well-executed throughout. The music and voice acting are both top-notch, but the sound effects need some work. The graphics are consistently impressive, from great environments, to lovingly-crafted character models. The story has some huge divergences from the animated series, but they work to the game’s benefit rather than its detriment. All in all, a quality first offering from a promising new studio. Read more
- Unique visuals, Excellent music & voice acting, Interesting story divergences
- Sound effects could be better, Some gameplay hiccups
HDR

7.3/10

18 February 2009
Nagging issues keep Afro Samurai from excelling into a hack-and-slash classic but the style does, at times, trump substance and put a smile on your face. Though you've heard Samuel L. Jackson fire off cuss words in rapid succession before, you've likely never seen a game that looks like Afro Samurai or fought to a more engaging soundtrack. Read more
- Visually unique with cell-shading and waterbrushing, The soundtrack is "perfect", Fun when immersed in the style
- Not much depth; hack-and-slash gameplay, Crazy camera at times, Inconsistent boss battles, Poor level design
Gamebosh

7.5/10

3 May 2011
Samuel L. Jackson voices both the main character and genie-in-a-bottle sidekick Ninja Ninja in this video game version of cult anime Afro Samurai. Read more
- RZA soundtrack, Manga style design & character appearance, Stylish cut-scenes, Samuel L. Jackson doing what he does best
- Nauseating camera moves, Story is as confusing as an old kung-fu movie, No HUD/health bar, Useless directional hints, Repetitive fights
VGChartz

5.7/10

10 May 2009
Just remember Surge, "it's nothing personal" Afro Samurai is one of my favorite animes of all time, so when I heard there was going to be a game adaptation my mind conjured up the dream of playing through one of my favorite stories. The TV show is very much action oriented so it seemed like a perfect fit for a video game; it is unfortunate that the game of my dreams was never actually created. Read more
Saving Progress

6.0/10

2 May 2009
In the end, I was glad it was over. The initial flare it possessed had faded away long ago, and the whole experience began to dull and repeat itself. I do commend Jackson for working on projects such as this. It’s very similar to to his reason for playing in Snakes on a Plane . He used to watch crappy movies like that when he was a young punk, and so he wanted to give back. Read more
Cheat Code Central

8.0/10

21 April 2009
Afro Samurai doesn’t revolutionize action gameplay. It does, however, bring a level of quality to the presentation that is wholly appealing. On the basis of visuals and sound quality alone, this game simply can’t be failed. However, the game doesn’t just employ beautiful graphics and awesome music. I thoroughly enjoyed Afro Samurai’s combat mechanics. Read more
WorthPlaying

7.0/10

1 March 2009
Based on the animated TV series, Afro Samurai delivers a new kind of cinematic game experience, a living episode that offers addictive, immersive and compelling gameplay that's dripping in style. Read more
Console Obsession

6.0/10

29 May 2010
Afro Samurai, the cult cartoon series, is a unique blend of an afro and yes a samurai, hip-hop, Samuel L. Jackson and Japanese culture. It’s unique even in the field of anime, which is saying a lot. Conversely, the game version doesn’t share its namesakes uniqueness. Read more
GamingTrend

8.3/10

10 December 2011
Stylish. If I had to pick one word to describe Afro Samurai, it would have to be Utilizing their The sound quality of Afro Samurai is nothing short of amazing. … Read more