While Afro Samurai the game clearly draws quite a bit from the source material, prominent differences between the two mediums create a different atmosphere and style of storytelling. This comparison aims to dissect the changes in terms of what was…

I’m always a little cautious when it comes to video games based on movies, television, or anime. Some of them are pretty good, but for the most part, they’re pretty terrible. When the first screen shots of Afro Samurai came across my desk in all their cell shaded glory, along with the news that Samuel L. Jackson would be doing voice work for the game, I was actually pretty hopeful for this game. With the high quality of the artwork, and the top notch voice talent, it was apparent right from the start that a lot of care went into the presentation of this game.