I expected something drenched in the influence of Akira Kurosawa, given the black and white styling of the game and samurai subject matter - something thoughtful and slow. But what I found in the ...

The studio recently showed off 20 minutes of gameplay that featured a bunch of enticing details, including an optional black-and-white overlay that transforms the game into a classic samurai film.

Michael McWhertor is a journalist with more than 17 years of experience covering video games, technology, movies, TV, and entertainment. Samurai Cinema mode can be turned on right from the start ...