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Castaway Samurai

Survive shark attacks as a Castaway Samurai, catching fish while battling the imminent sinking of your raft in this fast-paced action game.

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Survive shark attacks as a Castaway Samurai, catching fish while battling the imminent sinking of your raft in this fast-paced action game.

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    Description

    Survive shark attacks as a Castaway Samurai, catching fish while battling the imminent sinking of your raft in this fast-paced action game. Inspired by the real story of Manjirō Nakahama, live the experience of a lone samurai survivor struggling for their life using everything at their disposal. Surviving on a raft Use the Hook to catch moving collectibles and score points. Look for Fish (points), Bamboo (health), and Spears (ammo). The Crank reels in the Hook faster. Hungry sharks will attack the raft and damage it; Throw Spears to defeat them. Stronger sharks require more Spears to be defeated. As time passes, the sea will become more plentiful but also more dangerous. How long will the Samurai last?

    • Crank: Optional
    • Tilt: Not used
    • Microphone: Not used

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    This game uses the A, B, and D-pad buttons. It requires dexterity and fast reflexes for moving and aiming in a tile-based gameplay. The crank starts as an optional tool but becomes more essential as the game speeds up over time.

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