Travis of Capsule Computers writes:
"Hack and slash action games and anime girls have gone together quite well through the years with quite a few popular series taking the formula to its limits. Many of those series have now either come to an end or are focusing more on spin-offs but there is always room for more anime action. As such, when it was revealed that D3 Publisher would be bringing Samurai Maiden to the West it seemed like a perfect fit for fans eager for something new. So now that it has arrived and offers plenty of blossoming female action, is this a worthwhile action game?"
WTMG's Oliver Shellding: "When all is said and done, Samurai Maiden can be consumed in three doses: gentle sips, hearty swallows, or drowning in mayhem. You might only do a stage and then get tired of the repetition and need a break. You might be able to progress through the story as it unfolds, unlocking elements as needed and getting stronger. Or you can obsessively grind each level as you move forward, getting more and more Inga to elevate the side characters and unlock new outfits, because of course that happens in this game.
Players ready for the second or third choices need little else to bring them into the experience. However, if you want to piecemeal Samurai Maiden, you’ll lose steam quickly and get distracted by long dialogues between fights and stages. Personally, I went right down the middle, and I think that’s the best course for everyone. It’s fun, it’s funny, and it keeps me coming back for more, and that’s all I want in a game."
Samurai Maiden is a fun but also flawed hack'n slash that embraces all the beloved anime tropes.
“I thoroughly enjoyed SAMURAI MAIDEN's combat with its wealth of skills and charming cast of lovely ladies. However, it does have its issues, especially if you want to take photos of the characters' panties because you'll end up incredibly disappointed. 📸” - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums.
