Afro Samurai

Afro Samurai follows Afro on a quest for vengeance against Justice, the man who murdered his father. Its action-adventure gameplay combines beat ’em up and hack-and-slash combat, including a system that lets players cut enemies at different points on their bodies.

The game presents its world through dynamic cross-hatching and cut-scene paneling inspired by comic books. It stars Samuel L. Jackson and features a hip-hop musical score produced by The RZA, blending contemporary street and Japanese cultural influences.

• Release date: January 27, 2009
• Platforms: Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3
• Developer and publisher: Namco Bandai Games