????Embark on an epic journey in "Skyward Samurai: Shadow of Kurama", a game where spiritual and physical escalation intertwine. Follow the tale of Yoshitsune, a young warrior seeking mastery under the tutelage of the wise Tengu Sojobo atop the mystical Mount Kurama.

　　????In this 2D-silouhette-black&white platformer, master the art of precise swiping to leap across treacherous paths and engage in duels with malevolent foes. Strike with impeccable timing or face defeat. Navigate through escalating challenges, embodying both the game's theme and the protagonist's ascent to spiritual enlightenment.

　　㊗️How to play: drag and swipe to move and quickly tap on the Kanji button as fast as possible, the enemy could attack very quick if you miss the trayectory!

　　????Created for the Construct Game Jam and Samurai Jam around the theme "escalation", we explored both the literal ascent of Mount Kurama and Yoshitsune's spiritual growth. This game features dynamic music system and and animations crafted in Spine.

　　????‍????????????‍????Initially developed mostly over a weekend, "Skyward Samurai" is our labor of love, and we hope it inspires you as much as it did us. We welcome your feedback and comments - they might just fuel our journey to continue this adventure!

　　Credits

　　Programming and Game Design: Luca Contato - Inspired by an abundance of anime and countless hours in "Ghost of Tsushima",

　　Animation and Graphics: Daniela Arienti - The monochrome black and white silhouette style was chosen for both its stylish impact and efficiency.

　　Sound and Music: Sourced from Pixabay and OpenGame Art, with the title screen music composed by Filippo Viccarelli of PlayOnLoop.com

　　AI: Initially used for placeholders, few AI-generated assets may have remained for time reasons (it's a jam) , though we plan to gradually infuse the game with more of our human touch.

　　Stay tuned as we evolve the game further!