You are Ronin. Survive against an onslaught of enemies using a unique, mouse-based combat system. Draw your attack, felling your enemies in one swoop!
The core of this game revolves around a unique mouse-based combat system. Players use the mouse to "draw" attack lines, which their on-screen character will then follow to slash and instantly kill enemies. This allows for fluid, fast-paced combat where players must carefully plan and execute their attacks. Many reviewers praise this innovative mechanic as incredibly satisfying and engaging, likening the experience to "being a Ronin" and "corral[ing] some dudes and chop[ping] em up."
Killing multiple enemies with a single drawn attack line builds up an exponential combo meter, rewarding players with dramatically increasing scores. Reviewers highlight how this combo system creates a "frenetic" and "addictive" gameplay loop, as players strive to chain together increasingly elaborate attacks to maximize their scores. One reviewer describes the experience as "cathartic arcade fun."
The game features 5 different playable characters, each with their own unique mechanics and playstyles. While the core mouse-based combat remains the same, reviewers note that the character differences "completely shift the way you play," requiring players to adapt their strategies for each one. This variety is praised for adding depth and replayability to the experience.
Though the controls are simple to grasp, reviewers emphasize that the game has a high skill ceiling. The ability to precisely time and execute attacks is critical, creating a gameplay experience that is, in the words of one reviewer, "easy to pick up, difficult to master." Many players find this challenge highly rewarding, describing the gameplay as "extremely satisfying" and "addictive" once they become skilled.
To extend the game's longevity, it features global leaderboards that encourage players to continually improve their high scores. Reviewers note that the ability to compete against friends and the wider community adds significant replayability, with players expressing a desire to "climb the leaderboards" and achieve ever-higher scores.