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SAMURAI WARRIORS 5

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 • 2021

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Quick resume

A new SAMURAI WARRIORS begins. After a 7-year wait, a new instalment in the tactical action series "SAMURAI WARRIORS" is finally here!

Global score

82/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Engaging and fluid combat
    • Strong narrative focus on nobunaga and mitsuhide
    • Stylized and appealing art style
    • Co-op multiplayer available
    • Well-optimized pc port

    Cons

    • Repetitive maps and grind-heavy progression
    • Limited unique movesets due to weapon sharing
    • Online co-op requires mission completion
    • Lack of english voiceover
    • High price relative to content

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players can freely choose characters, equipment, and switch between two characters in battle, allowing some control over playstyle."

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      "Players can choose characters and weapons freely, mix and match ultimate skills, and switch between two characters in battle, allowing personal control over playstyle."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Combat requires skill and mastery of combos and stamina management; some grinding is needed but gameplay is challenging and rewarding."

      Capsule for DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2

      "Combat is fluid and satisfying with unique ultimate skills and weapon mastery systems; some grind required but gameplay remains engaging and skill-based."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -2

      "Focus is primarily on personal progression and co-op play rather than competitive ranked modes or leaderboards."

      Capsule for Mother Russia Bleeds Mother Russia Bleeds

      "Focus is primarily on single-player story and co-op modes; no mention of ranked modes or leaderboards, and gameplay encourages personal progression."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "Players report long playtimes, replayability through multiple characters and achievements, and habitual play despite some grind."

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      "Many players report long playtimes and replayability through grinding, weapon upgrades, and multiple story paths, encouraging habitual play."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      3

      "Supports online co-op mode allowing players to team up and complete missions together, enhancing cooperative play."

      Capsule for Far Cry® 6 Far Cry® 6

      "Online co-op is available after unlocking missions; players can switch between two characters and coordinate in Citadel mode, though some limitations exist."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      1

      "Some customization exists via amulets, gems, and cosmetic items, but gameplay follows fixed character abilities."

      Capsule for Bloodline Champions Bloodline Champions

      "Players can customize weapons with gems and choose ultimate skills, but character movesets are largely shared, limiting uniqueness."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -3

      "Interactions emphasize balanced play and mutual respect; no evidence of trash talk or power imposition, and players often cooperate."

      Capsule for In Silence In Silence

      "Interactions emphasize cooperative play and shared experiences; no evidence of trash talk or power imposition."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a rich historical and philosophical narrative, escaping real life through story and exploration."

      Capsule for The Forgotten City The Forgotten City

      "Players use the game to decompress, enjoy a stylized historical fantasy, and immerse in a rich narrative distinct from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -3

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

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      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and nostalgia; no indication of obligation or external pressure to play."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      2

      "Some players enjoy trying different classes, weapons, and tactics, but overall gameplay is based on familiar mechanics and routines."

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      "Players try different characters, weapons, and ultimate skill combinations, exploring mechanics within a familiar framework."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

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      "Maps are reused from original Diabotical with limited new areas; focus is on gameplay rather than exploration."

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      "Maps are reused with limited variation; gameplay focuses on known battlefields and objectives rather than discovery."

    • Expression

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      1

      "Limited character customization beyond choosing different characters; some weapon and skill customization present."

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      "Character customization is limited; players can modify weapons and skills but cannot create custom characters."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      4

      "Set in a stylized, romanticized version of Japan's Sengoku period with exaggerated combat and fictionalized characters."

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      "Game presents a stylized, anime-inspired retelling of Sengoku history with exaggerated characters and moves."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      2

      "Community and co-op play foster some social connection, but mostly single-player experience."

      Capsule for One Piece Pirate Warriors 3 One Piece Pirate Warriors 3

      "Community aspects exist through co-op play and relationship-building mechanics, fostering group identity among players."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop characters through skill trees and upgrades, learning game mechanics and strategies."

      Capsule for Eon Altar Eon Altar

      "Players develop characters through leveling, weapon mastery, and skill trees, supporting learning and personal development."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -4

      "Standard sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

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      "Standard sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements; typical of hack-and-slash games."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -3

      "Requires focused attention; grinding and combat need active engagement."

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      "Requires focused attention during combat and missions; grind elements demand active engagement."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      1

      "Some social interaction through co-op and character relationships, but limited emotional depth."

      Capsule for SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX SAMURAI WARRIORS 4 DX

      "Some social interaction through co-op and character relationship events, but limited emotional depth beyond gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -1

      "No strong evidence of leadership roles; players mostly participate equally or in cooperative modes."

      Capsule for Mythgard Mythgard

      "Players control individual characters and cooperate but no strong emphasis on leading or managing groups."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      4

      "Strong focus on leveling up characters, acquiring items, and unlocking new abilities and endings."

      Capsule for Tokyo Xanadu eX+ Tokyo Xanadu eX+

      "Strong focus on leveling characters, upgrading weapons, and unlocking skills and story content."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      2

      "Gameplay provides fun and flow but can become repetitive and challenging, limiting pure relaxation."

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      "Gameplay offers satisfying flow and catharsis, though grind and some repetitive elements may reduce relaxation."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Stylish visuals, dynamic combat animations, and energetic soundtrack provide sensory stimulation."

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      "Stylized visuals, impactful combat animations, and a dynamic soundtrack provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

    • Status

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      -2

      "No strong evidence of social status seeking or leaderboards; focus is on personal achievement."

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      "No evidence of social recognition or leaderboards; focus is on personal achievement and story progression."

    • Story

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      4

      "Strong narrative immersion with well-developed characters, cutscenes, and alternate storylines."

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      "Narrative immersion is strong with dual storylines, character development, and cinematic cutscenes."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Players plan character builds, weapon upgrades, and tactics to overcome enemies and bosses."

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      "Players plan character and weapon builds, position partners strategically, and manage objectives during battles."

    • Thrill

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      2

      "Combat includes moments of tension and challenge, especially on higher difficulties and boss fights."

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      "Combat includes moments of tension and relief, especially on higher difficulties and during boss fights."

    • Value

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      "Some players feel price is high for content; others find it worth the cost especially with expansions."

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      "Some players feel the price is high relative to content; grind and DLC pricing are points of contention."

    • Violence

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      "Core gameplay centers on combat, killing opponents, and destruction."

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      "Core gameplay centers on combat, defeating hordes of enemies, and executing powerful attacks."

    • Survival

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      "Players face threats and bosses requiring tactical combat, but difficulty is generally moderate and forgiving."

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      "Higher difficulties require managing threats and positioning, but overall gameplay is forgiving."

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Value, Creativity.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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    Last update: 30/04/2026