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Updated: Samurai II: Vengeance

Classic hack-and-slash action game Samurai II was recently updated for controller support for its fourth anniversary.

Originally released in 2010, Samurai II is a top-down action brawler with fluid gameplay and a beautiful aesthetic. It was one of the earlier games from Dead Trigger 2 developer Madfinger games, and unlike their later games, is a premium title without any form of in-app purchases.

Samurai II Vengeance screenshot iPhone MFi controller Madfinger
Samurai II may be 4 years old, but it certainly doesn’t look it

In addition to controller support, this new update rolls in iCloud saves, cross-device compatibility, improved graphics and performance, and better compatibility with iOS 7 and the latest iPhones and iPads.

Samurai II was one of my favorite iOS games when it was first released, and for fans of action games, I’m happy to report that time hasn’t diminished this one’s shine in the slightest. If you’re a fan of the action gameplay of games like Dynasty Warriors or God of War, give this one a download.