Taking a different approach from the Tenchu series, Acquire has delivered a game that combines the combat of Tenchu (or Bushido Blade) with a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book, making for quite an interesting experience. Many will note that a complex battle system and multi-dimensional storyline are the main ingredients to this rather short, graphically impaired samurai delicacy. However, the developers have also added a splash of interesting weaponry and a side-order portion of replay value, leading to a hearty meal of a game that will definitely get gamers going back to the table for seconds. Graphics in Way of the Samurai are pretty weak, probably the biggest disappointment in the game. The character models in cutscenes are done very nicely, and the intro movie is very impressive, but "jaggies" and a lack of varied textures make the game look too much like a PSX game as opposed to a 2nd generation PS2 title. The environments are repetitive and could definitely use some anti-aliasing, as could the in game character models. There are also some slight issues with the frame rate when lots of allies and enemies are fighting and blocking on the screen at the same time. Luckily, the game's core features are able to overpower its mediocre graphics, so they don't take too much away from the game. The single player mode of Way of the Samurai puts you in control of a rogue, masterless samurai traveler that has just walked smack dab into the middle of an ongoing struggle for power. The powerful Kurou family has plans to sell their foundry and a small town to the Meiji Government, a revolution that has slowly brought about the end of the age of the samurai. On the other side of the struggle lies the Akadama Clan, a group that intends to overthrow the Meiji Government that wishes to acquire the Kurou foundry to strengthen their military power. Way of the Samurai starts off by putting you right into the middle of the action. You begin your adventure at the Three Corners Bridge, a bridge that received its name because three feudal provinces once met there. While crossing the bridge, you are approached by a group of hoodlums that have kidnapped a girl. You have 3 choices: challenge the men and save the girl, help them, or just ignore the situation completely. Each action that you take will have its own reaction. If you choose to save the girl, she will reward you with an offer of a free meal at her restaurant. If you choose ignore the situation, eventually one of her allies will rush to the scene and save her. Finally, if you choose to join the thugs, they will consider you weak and attack you, robbing you of all your money and leaving you bound and penniless on some railroad tracks for the next train to come through and bring an end to your game.Read full review
While Way of the Samurai is by far one of the shortest games i have ever played, The fact that there are so many endings makes it worth while. You will find yourself running trough the Deja Vu like gameplay trying to alter outcomes for better or worse. With so many different swords and fighting moves, there are many ways to approach each battle no mater how difficult your opponent is. One that note, taking on multiple opponents is not vary difficult at all. The game has that classic "one at a time" fighting style. So really its always one on one with others watching untill its there turn to be ended by your blade. Along with being a short game, its also a small game. The world is not as big as many players wold like. On average, you can get your first ending in only a few hours or less. Figuring out the others may take some time given how many there are. Visually the game is within reason for 2002, however the lack of voice acting is a disappointment. Not a bad game at all and worth checking out if you can get it for a good price. I give this game a 7 OUT OF 10Read full review
This is a classic for the PlayStation 2 that allows you to play a a wandering samurai. You are in a pas for only two day but everything you do alters the ending of the game. It’s fun to play through and be a bad ass or be the hero.
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A great deal of variety in how you play the game, not just in the several different endings, but the hundreds of techniques to unlock and unleash on your foes as the main character can also find over 80 different weapons, each complete with their own moveset! Great graphics for the era, easy controls, adjustable difficulty for the AI, and excellent replay value makes this a truly great game to go with how rare it is.
Great game, excellent gameplay, short story but the multiple endings makes it interesting.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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