Thousands Layered Edge

About

Thousands Layered Edge is an action RPG with hack-and-slash combat set during a clash between imperial forces and rebel samurai. You play as a trained assassin navigating a fractured kingdom, battling foes in one-on-one fights using swipe-based attacks and timed dodges. Progression comes through earning experience to unlock abilities and collecting gear that changes between runs. Breaks from combat come via optional mini games that offer variety without slowing momentum. The game’s standout feature is its vivid 3D ink wash visuals that evoke traditional East Asian art. Developer 13th Studio blends fast-paced mechanics with a narrative about war and legacy, letting players shape their character’s skill tree through repeated playthroughs. While the story leans into familiar RPG tropes, the tactile controls and evolving equipment keep matches fresh. Released in 2021, it remains a polished pick for mobile action fans seeking depth beyond flashy presentation.

Storyline

Once upon the time, somewhere in the Far East Continent, there was a country always in turmoil. Warlords and their army of samurais fighting each other to gain more power over the land. And then, the Emperor stepped in, leading the Imperial Army, with his vision of gathering the people under one flag. But the 4 Kenseis, the sword saints, refused. They feared that the Imperial will forbid the samurai from living their way of the sword and gathered a band of Rebellion Force. Meanwhile, somewhere in a hidden village, an old sage was raising and training a young female assassin, and now it's time for her to do her first mission..