Akira's Promise

Akira's Promise

In the shadows of a war-torn realm, where honor and steel interweave in a delicate dance, emerges a lone warrior named Akira. Clad in armor that bears the scars of countless battles, he is a samurai of unwavering resolve, shaped by the crucible of conflict that has swept through the land.

Once, Akira knew the warmth of a loving family, a wife and daughter who provided solace in the midst of chaos. However, the cruel hands of war snatched them away, leaving his world shattered and his heart burdened by the weight of a promise unfulfilled. As the flames of conflict ebbed away, Akira found himself standing amidst the ruins of his former life, grappling with the ghosts of his past.

In this odyssey of redemption, Akira's path is illuminated by the flickering lantern of memories, and his blade sings a dirge for the fallen. As he carves through the shadows of his own anguish, the samurai seeks to keep his promise one last time...

Note from developer:
For this game I wanted to tell a story with no ranking, not points or score, so enjoy and discover the end of Akira's journey :)
Thanks for playing!

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Controls -
AD / Arrows: Move Akira
N: Attack
M: Shot block

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Art by Penusbmic
Musics by Ethan Lewis Maltby

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Engine: Unity
Release: 31st January 2024

This game was produced for the Samurai GameJam