{"id":68804,"date":"2026-06-26T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/?p=68804"},"modified":"2026-06-25T18:53:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T09:53:44","slug":"japanese-indie-roguelite-endless-samurai-adds-a-turn-based-twist-to-soulslike-parrying-mechanics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/news\/japanese-indie-roguelite-endless-samurai-adds-a-turn-based-twist-to-soulslike-parrying-mechanics\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese indie roguelite ENDLESS SAMURAI adds a turn-based twist to Soulslike parrying mechanics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike other games with parry-based mechanics, <strong>Endless Samurai<\/strong> does not force you to learn enemy move sets through trial and error. Instead, each foe has a timer over their head that counts down until they attack, adding a layer of strategic planning to each encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"ja\" dir=\"ltr\">\u300e\u7121\u9650\u6b66\u8005\u300f\u4f53\u9a13\u7248\u3092\u516c\u958b\u3044\u305f\u3057\u307e\u3057\u305f\uff01<br>\u6575\u306e\u653b\u6483\u3092\u5bf8\u524d\u3067\u53d7\u3051\u6b62\u3081\u308b\u30d1\u30ea\u30a3\u3092\u8ef8\u306b\u3001\u30bf\u30fc\u30f3\u5236\u306e\u6226\u7565\u6027\u3068\u30b9\u30d4\u30fc\u30c7\u30a3\u306a\u30a2\u30af\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3\u3092\u878d\u5408\u3057\u305f\u6226\u95d8\u3092\u4f53\u9a13\u3067\u304d\u307e\u3059\u3002<br>\u305c\u3072\u904a\u3093\u3067\u307f\u3066\u4e0b\u3055\u3044\uff01<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/steam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#steam<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/gamedev?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#gamedev<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/indiegame?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#indiegame<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WyBty27kFH\">pic.twitter.com\/WyBty27kFH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; \u30e2\u30f3\u30d6\u30e9\u30f3\u30cf\u30c3\u30c1@\u7121\u9650\u6b66\u8005 (@MontblancHatch) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MontblancHatch\/status\/2056536699304632671?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 19, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A successful parry allows you to execute a powerful counterattack, while a failed attempt leaves you open to follow-up damage. Thanks to the aforementioned enemy timers, you will know when to parry. Until that moment, you\u2019ll be able to choose how and in what order to perform other actions such as special abilities or use items. The actions you make before your foe tries to land a hit on you may significantly impact the success of your run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260625-688040001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260625-688040001.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260625-688040001-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260625-688040001-768x432.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like any roguelite, Endless Samurai features a wealth of weapons, skills, and upgrades that allow you to tailor your build as you see fit. Though the presence of several enemies and onscreen effects may seem daunting, the game\u2019s demo slowly eases you into the experience before going all out. Luckily, some upgrades remain even when you die, giving you a slight advantage with each succeeding run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260625-688040002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68811\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260625-688040002.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260625-688040002-380x214.jpg 380w, https:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/20260625-688040002-768x432.jpg 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Endless Samurai tasks you with making it to the summit of the demon paradise, Toungenkyo, and features characters who, according to the game\u2019s description, carry \u201ctheir own beliefs and motives\u201d that add depth to the story and combat. We\u2019ll have to wait until 2027 for the full release, but the game\u2019s Japanese aesthetic stands out thanks to the use of pixel art and an uplifting traditional soundtrack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/MontblancHatch?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montblanc Hatch<\/a>, Endless Samurai is set to release sometime in 2027 for Windows (<a href=\"https:\/\/store.steampowered.com\/app\/2263450\/Endless_Samurai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Steam<\/a>). A free demo is available on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Japanese indie developer Montblanc Hatch has announced their action\/turn-based roguelite ENDLESS SAMURAI for a 2027 release.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":68808,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","autoblue_enabled":true,"autoblue_custom_message":"","autoblue_shares":[{"did":"did:plc:uzrrhkfyjrfdsynj2voztcf2","date":"2026-06-25T16:00:08+00:00","uri":"at:\/\/did:plc:uzrrhkfyjrfdsynj2voztcf2\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3mp4sf2wuwk2a","response":"{\"uri\":\"at:\/\/did:plc:uzrrhkfyjrfdsynj2voztcf2\/app.bsky.feed.post\/3mp4sf2wuwk2a\",\"cid\":\"bafyreiauszoecvmlh6hjbuowobo2wfzm4ii6icyhnlwjeygqaqb3efakue\",\"commit\":{\"cid\":\"bafyreib74em3xhbe5bf6feyeex6vbovz2a52l5eaweutycvqdaaq4jkina\",\"rev\":\"3mp4sf2x5ps2a\"},\"validationStatus\":\"valid\"}"}],"autoblue_post_url":"","autoblue_publish_document":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,3],"tags":[39,17],"class_list":["post-68804","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-indie-games","category-news","tag-indie-games","tag-japan-related-news"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - 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