Way of the Samurai

Release Date: May 31, 2002

Action, TPP, hack'and'slash, sandbox, samurai, 19th century, splitscreen, PlayStation exclusive, multiplayer, singleplayer

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Way of the Samurai is an action game, thanks to which we get to know the profession of samurai from the lining. Its plot was set in 1878. As we know from history, the fall of Tokugawa Shoguna and the beginning of the Meiji era ended the shogunate period forever.

Way of the Samurai Description

The year is 1877 and you, a masterless samurai, are born to a world that no longer needs or welcomes these once noble warriors. These are the final days of the samurai and it is up to you how you live them. A detailed mix of 3D adventure and third-person combat, Way of the Samurai submerges the player into Feudal Japan where the choices you make dictate the adventures you encounter. Drawn into a conflict between two warring factions, you must make choices that will shape the outcome of the conflict. You can choose the path of honour and right or follow your own destiny - in this game there is no 'right' path, just actions and consequences. So choose wisely or the consequences could be fatal.

Developed by Japanese developer Acquire (developers of the Tenchu series), Way of the Samurai features a rich but instinctive fighting system. The fighting style of your mysterious warrior and the enemies you encounter is heavily dependent on the type of sword used. With 40 swords to try you can expect to dish out and be on the receiving end of over 200 unique fighting stances and attacks making for the most realistic duels you are ever likely to encounter. Add to this a true multi-path adventure that can be re-played repeatedly in different ways and the Way of the Samurai looks very attractive indeed.

* Adventure builds around your decisions

* The world of Feudal Japan recreated in detail

* 40 swords and 200 fighting manoeuvres

* Brutal head-to-head 2 player duels

Last updated on August 14, 2015