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Title: PSA: Sakura Samurai Discounted in North American eShop Right Now
Post by: NWR_Neal on July 06, 2012, 12:23:05 PM

Download Nintendo's feudal Japan Punch-Out-esque game for $2 less this weekend.

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/30982

In case you didn't know, Sakura Samurai is available on the North American eShop for a $2 discount, bringing it's normal $7 price down to $5. The sale began at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET today, and will run until 9 p.m. PT/12 a.m. ET on July 8/9.

This game is the third "Game of the Weekend" sale that Nintendo of America is doing for the 3DS eShop. The first two games were Super Mario Land and VVVVVV.

You can read our reviews of Sakura Samurai to see if you want to check the game out.

Title: Re: PSA: Sakura Samurai Discounted in North American eShop Right Now
Post by: delebreaub on July 06, 2012, 12:41:55 PM

Finally, a deal on a game that I don't have!


I was on the fence about this game because of the little amount of variable gameplay, but this sale has me convinced to at least try it. $5 is a lot better than $7.

Title: Re: PSA: Sakura Samurai Discounted in North American eShop Right Now
Post by: Razorkid on July 06, 2012, 01:02:21 PM

Oh snaps! Bought!!

Title: Re: PSA: Sakura Samurai Discounted in North American eShop Right Now
Post by: DarthBrady on July 06, 2012, 01:46:11 PM

I bought this game a few weeks ago and felt it was too expensive, but I was bored so I took a gamble on it. If you are expecting an epic and robust Samurai Zelda-type adventure, you'll be disappointed. It's a short and simple game. you dodge and counter enemies with swords, spears, projectiles. You can collect gold and and a consecutive perfect hit count ("precision points") which you can sell for more gold. You spend that gold in towns on equipment for the battles (health & weapons items), and play a few mini-games if you choose to do so. That's pretty much the sum of it.


But for this sale price: I'd say if you are on the fence about buying it, at this price it's a not a bad decision. It may not have taken long to finish, but I enjoyed the game. It's simple but it has some charm. It's art is easy on the eyes, the 3D effects are done well, and the controls are simple and solid. I liked the music and sound effects too.


I hear a lot of people being harsh on this title. But I'm glad I purchased it, and I'd buy a sequel if they ever release one.

Title: Re: PSA: Sakura Samurai Discounted in North American eShop Right Now
Post by: motang on July 06, 2012, 08:34:08 PM

Good game weather it's on sale or not!

Title: Re: PSA: Sakura Samurai Discounted in North American eShop Right Now
Post by: Pixelated Pixies on July 07, 2012, 01:36:35 AM

Bring it to Europe already!

Title: Re: PSA: Sakura Samurai Discounted in North American eShop Right Now
Post by: vinniebrock on July 07, 2012, 04:01:06 PM

will be getting. Been meaning to buy this for a while.