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Shigatari

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Linux • 2017

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Quick resume

Shigatari is a samurai role-playing game with historical artwork.

Global score

97/100

Genres

Indie, Role-playing (RPG)

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    Pros

    • Deep and engaging combat system
    • Unique traditional japanese art style
    • High replayability with multiple characters and builds
    • Immersive feudal japan atmosphere
    • Excellent value for price

    Cons

    • Limited variety of random events leading to repetition
    • Steep learning curve for combat mechanics
    • Lack of multiplayer or cooperative features
    • Some ui and saving system limitations
    • Content size relatively small

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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    • Competence

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      "The combat system is skill-based with strategic depth, including real-time action and tactical elements, rewarding mastery."

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    • Competition

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      "Focus is on personal progression and overcoming game challenges rather than competing against other players."

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    • Continuation

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      "High replayability with multiple characters, builds, and difficulty levels encourages long sessions and habitual play."

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    • Cooperation

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      "Single-player experience focused on individual progression without multiplayer or cooperative play."

      Capsule for GYLT GYLT

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    • Creativity

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      3

      "Players experiment with different roles and strategies, though within predefined role structures and game mechanics."

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      "Players experiment with different builds, stances, and strategies; roleplaying choices affect personality and gameplay."

    • Domination

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      "Interactions emphasize role-playing and choice rather than exerting control or superiority over others."

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    • Escapism

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      4

      "Strong fantasy setting with demons and samurai in feudal Japan provides immersive escape from reality."

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      "Immersive feudal Japan setting, atmospheric art and music provide strong escape from real life."

    • Expectation

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      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and intrinsic motivation; no indication of obligation or pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      "Players encouraged to try new builds, skills, and strategies; combat system rewards experimentation."

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    • Exploration

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      "Procedurally generated maps and random events encourage discovery of new locations and secrets."

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    • Expression

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      2

      "Character customization through moves and stats allows some self-expression, but visual customization is limited."

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    • Fantasy

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      "Set in a stylized samurai world with fantasy elements and imaginative combat mechanics."

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      "Set in a stylized feudal Japan with samurai, demons, and mythical elements; imaginative fiction strongly present."

    • Fellowship

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      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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    • Growth

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      "Players learn complex combat systems, character builds, and improve skills over time."

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    • Health

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      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

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    • Idle

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      "Requires focused attention during combat and decision making; not suited for passive or background play."

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      "Requires focused attention during combat and decision making; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy

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      "Social interactions are limited to brief character dialogues and story events without deep emotional connections."

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    • Leadership

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      "No leadership or group management mechanics; player acts independently."

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    • Progression

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      "Strong progression through unlocking characters, acquiring upgrades, and improving abilities."

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    • Relaxation

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      "Atmospheric and immersive but combat can be tense and challenging, creating mixed relaxation and tension."

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      "While atmospheric and immersive, combat can be tense and challenging, balancing relaxation with engagement."

    • Sensation

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      2

      "Visuals, music, and sound design provide sensory enjoyment and immersion in the Japanese setting."

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    • Status

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      "Recognition comes mostly from personal achievement and unlocks; no social status or popularity systems."

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    • Story

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      "Narrative delivered through cutscenes and dialogue; story is a notable and appreciated aspect."

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    • Strategy

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    • Thrill

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    • Value

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    • Violence

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      "Combat involves melee fighting with swords, shields, and daggers; violence is central to gameplay."

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    • Survival

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    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

    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