Sclash

Sclash is a 2D samurai fighting game with a short story campaign set in a world drawing on Japanese mythology. You play as Jinmu, a young warrior moving through painted environments and facing rival fighters.

Duels use a small set of actions, including attacks, parries, dodges, and kicks. Managing stamina and choosing when to strike are central: most fighters can be defeated in one hit, while bosses take multiple hits.

Alongside the story, the game offers challenges, difficulty modifiers, and versus play against friends or AI, including local multiplayer. Characters can be customized cosmetically, and different fighters have distinct traits.

Players who enjoy Sclash often praise its hand-painted presentation and its stripped-down duels, where timing, spacing, and stamina make each exchange feel deliberate. Some also like the short story campaign and playing locally with friends or family. Opinions on combat vary: some find it rewarding to master, while others describe it as repetitive, unclear, or inconsistent. Online play is a recurring complaint, with reviewers reporting difficulty finding matches or getting multiplayer to work.