Earlier this year, we found out Samurai Jack would be making a comeback on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms in a brand new video game published by Adult Swim Games and developed by Soleil Games.
Now, it's been confirmed Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time will officially arrive on all platforms on 21st August for the price of $39.99 (or your regional equivalent). As you might recall, the game is also receiving a physical release on the Switch and PlayStation 4, courtesy of Limited Run Games.
Here's the official release date trailer, along with some additional information:
Set immediately before Samurai Jack’s ultimate confrontation with his arch-nemesis Aku, Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is the great stoic hero’s untold final adventure. Trapped by Aku in an alternate timeline, Samurai Jack must team up with his closest friends and allies against some of the series’ most notorious villains to fulfill his destiny once and for all.
Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time is made for fans of Samurai Jack and action games alike, with classic combat and gameplay, stylized 3D art design, and the series' renowned blend of humor and drama. Slice and dice your enemies with over a dozen unique melee and ranged weapons, unlock new skills, combos and abilities, and traverse the fantastic world of the show to help Jack get home.
To find out more about this upcoming release, check out our previous story. Is this one you'll be adding to your Switch library? Comment down below.
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I’ll definitely be keeping my eyes on this game. I really appreciate how they were able to do justice to the show’s art style in a 3D format.
Such an awesome show! But why is the game $39.99? Is it short? Is it bad? Is it repetitive? Something is not right...
Looks like fun. I'll probably pick up a physical copy for Switch and PS4.
Interesting... However it will all boil down to the combat mechanics: hoping this is not a button masher.
Looking forward it.
I thought the last season was perfect, if this is canon I hope they don't mess anything up. Regardless, I'm excited to play it, though the animations look a little stiff in the trailer.
@SpaceboyScreams It apparently is canon.
Tartakovsky and one of his writers involved on the story and they have been supervising the game's development.
I'm a huge animation buff, but I've never gotten around to watching this show. The series ended its run (prior to being rebooted on Adult Swim) before I was old enough to remember it. I've heard great things, though, and Tartakovsky has a great track record as the creator of Dexter's Laboratory. I just don't know where I can watch it--unpirated, that is.
When I see this I think of simple jack from tropic thunder! Xxx
They put in alot of references from the show wich is very cool they even put a dexters laboratory character that made a quick cameo in one episode
The game looks like it covers points from the entire show's run, I'm just hoping that the game is an opportunity to give the ending the time it deserves.
The show's ending simply happened too quickly, it needed time to achieve the impact it wanted but did not have it in their 10 episode final run.
"You can fly?!"
"No. Jump good."
Love the original series, definitely going to look out for reviews of this. Looks like it could be excellent.
I’m not too certain of this one- the animation in the trailer looks stiff and robotic but the colors and designs look lovely.
I adore the animated series but this game looks a bit off to me.
I hope I’m wrong though.
This month: Samurai Shodown
Next month: Samurai Jack
Even if it scores average on the review front, I'm all over this. The chance to play another outing with Samurai Jack will not be missed!
@RupeeClock Yeh, the pacing was all off. Felt like they had a lot to cram in during those final minutes. I'm grateful we got the chance to watch a conclusion, but I can't help but feel like we deserved at least a few more episodes to take in the ambience & foreboding scenes we're all used to. Mako was very much missed too =0(
Long ago, in a distant land, the greatest hero of all time was born. They called him Samurai Jack.
Been looking forward to this for a while now, however for $39 this better have co-op!
This looks dope as heck. Now I need more revivals, where's Big Fat Awesome House Party at??
I hope it’s good as I love the show but this does remind me of the GameCube game we got years ago. It just seems a bit dated. We won’t have long to wait to see how it is tho.
Wow this looks cool, at first i was like mehh...
But then i clicked the video. Cool keeping my eyes on this one.
@Tendogamerxxx I think it may not be polished. The art style is blocky rather than a mix of 2D art and 3D. You seem to just fight in semi open worlds instead of getting a true open world.
I loved this show. What I’m seeing from the trailer looks good. I’d like to know why there’s a $40 price tag, but if it’s good, I’ll be picking it up for sure.
PLEASE BE GOOD!
This is about the only way the show's [adult swim] season is ever coming to Italy.
One of this year's highlights for me. You read that right.
Im okay with a simple modest, game, i actually prefer them. Even linear games dont bother me if they come with decent enemy variety, checkpoints, co-op, multple playable characters, or side modes.
Not that this game will come with any of those features its just I wanted to say old school games can pull it off with quality features and dedication. Question is does this game have that.
Instant buy for me. My favourite show of all time. Just has to be playable and I’m all in. No mention of a physical release - so digital only? This is one budget title I’d much prefer to have a copy of on my shelf.
@Not_Soos try the adult swim streaming app. I watched a few of the episodes for free.
You’ll have to find a dvd for the first run of the show though.
@Tendogamerxxx why must every game be a fulll $60 to be good?
@Musharna Not all games to be $60 to be good but seeing how this is a known brand With quite the following and not an indie game it makes you wonder...
A video game would've been the perfect opportunity to retcon that garbage ending.
@Kameken What was garbage about the ending?
The gameplay footage looks like any other serviceable TV-tie-in to my eye. Where's the style of the episodes this is reliving?
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