- NOTICE FOR THOSE USING THE BROWSER VERSION -

The browser version didn't export the files containing the text data for the buttons, so everything just reads something along the lines of "error." If you wish to play the game with correct labels, please use the downloaded version instead. If you wish to see the buttons without downloading the game, please see the gameplay video on the page (coming soon!)
Also several effects have been removed in the web build, removing some of the "juice" from the game. Because of these two things, it is recommended to use the downloaded version below.

- OTHER THINGS I MESSED UP ON -

Instead of disabling the Language button (never got around to implementing other languages) on the main menu, I accidentally disabled the quit button.... So you have to use task manager to close the game... sorry. (Both builds)
Sometimes if you button mash too hard during the intro stuff, multiple instances of a scene will be shown, causing a lot of issues. If that happens, you just need to reset the game. (Both builds)

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"Once upon a time, a demon named Kaokage tried to conquer the world. In response, the sun goddess, Shin'nichi, bestowed her power to a man named Kenichi. After a long battle, Kenichi emerged victorious. Generations later, long after Kenichi’s death. Kaokage was reincarnated. Once again, in response Shin’nichi gave Kenichi the power of reincarnation as well. Thus begins the never-ending battle of light and darkness. This is the story of this generation’s battle against Kaokage."
"Upon entering Kaokage's fortress, Kenichi learned of his dastardly plan, Kenichi would star in a movie directed by Kaokage, where his minions will try to kill him! Can Kenichi succeed and become a true samurai moviestar? Or will he fail and die, only one way to find out..."

Welcome to Samurai Moviestar, a fast-paced platforming game about quickly defeating your enemies and not dying! You guide Kenichi, a samurai sent by the sun goddess (Shin'nichi) to destroy the evil demon lord (Kaokage).

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- Controls -

Navigate Menus / Move Kenichi - Arrow keys / Left Joystick (controller XBOX*)

Jump / Accept menu option - Z / A (controller XBOX*)

Slash - X / X (controller XBOX*)

Dash - C / B (controller XBOX*)

Throw Shuriken - Enter / L1 (controller XBOX*)

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Overall am I satisfied with this entry?

Nope. I screwed up so many things, it's barely playable, and it's not even that juicy! ...At least I released something I guess, and what's there feels good to play (at least in my opinion). 2/5, not as bad as Ricochet or Ruben Goldberg, but not as good as The Way Back Home, or Wrath of the Sun God.

-Skript Kitty

Download

Download
windows.zip 37 MB

Install instructions

Download and unzip the exe.

Windows will show a screen blocking the application because it doesn't recognize the publisher, just press more information and run application to play. (I swear it's not a virus, I'm not smart enough to make one of those XD)

Development log

Comments

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I tried to play the game but all options were error and I couldn't start any gameplay, did I miss a button?(Tried most of the keyboard)

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Were you using the web version?

Json files don't export to html, so the buttons just default to the error text. I unfortunately didn't catch that before exporting.

If you want the menu options in readable text, you can download the game instead (The .json files export with that, so the text is all fine)

A gameplay video will be uploaded within the next day or so. You can also use that as a guide to the text.

Sorry for the inconvenience!

TLDR; Web version didn't export the correct files, so everything is messed up on that build.