Skulls of the Shogun

Skulls of the Shogun takes the approach based on I and , to use a technical term , squishes it around a bit . The end result is an entertaining , funny cartoon romp through the afterlife with a bunch of skull munching samurai .

It may not quite have the depth and minute tinkering some devotees turn - based strategy crave , but it is a welcoming , enjoyable experience that is likely to appeal to those who do not usually take the time to consider the their tactical choices .


Ronin surpassed

You play as General Akamoto , a samurai warlord , on the verge of becoming Shogun of Japan , was stabbed in the back . He wakes up on the shore of the afterlife , now a plot , and decides that the best way to get revenge is by taking over this new land .

He soon had other dead samurai flocking to his banner , and the game will teach you the basics of playing a series of skirmishes . Your army is made up of individual units , all with their own strengths and weaknesses .

Infantry is fat but slow , then you attack riders Retreat , monks offer Keen and debuffs , and archers can lay waste to your enemies before they even get a chance to react . In the middle of all the action resting your commander , but if it dies Akamoto Game Over , so protecting him is of utmost importance .

Fighting is too small , and every one of your units can move a certain distance and perform an action at every turn . Later in the game have the resources to cover that let you call for reinforcements and use more powerful spells .

Bushido slay

Once an enemy is killed you can send one of your units to eat their skull . The food skulls gives you a little more care , a little more energy , and if your unit has three eating becomes a demon and get one extra attack per round .

The press control works well , with single taps and double taps letting you select your units , and movement easily by dragging your finger around the screen .

Things can get a bit muddled when your units are already tightly packed together , but an easy to use button ' next unit ' means usually you can bypass any problems .

Fights are quite balancing task . You need to exercise foes need to take down first , and how you can be reckless with your own men , all the while ensuring that your commander is protected .

Sam , you are all right

There is a simple pleasure to be found in watching your enemies fall before your blades and bows , and it was made ​​even sweeter by the fact you can to consume their skulls then to make it more durable .

Throw in a strong multiplayer mode cross - platform and you're done left with an interesting , funny game hard not to like and gorgeous to look at . Strategy brilliantly done is turn-based , and if any game is going to change your mind about the genre , Skulls of the Shogun may well be it .