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If you're considering buying this game, then most likely you've already played the first one. The first game had a relatively straightforward battle and item system, a good cast of characters, and no shortage of endings to receive based on your actions. Way of the Samurai 2 is very similar to its predecessor, with some notable changes: 1. The items you can buy and use are a bit more complicated. You have the choice of paying for items you buy or just running off once you receive them. 2. All jobs you took on in the original game were related to the plot. WotS2 includes 'random' jobs that give you money, bolster your reputation with the townspeople, but otherwise don't affect the plot. 3. In Way of the Samurai 1, there was one 'good' ending, and everything else was a sort of bad ending. There was only one way to truly save the town. However, in WotS2, that is not the case. Much like in WotS1, you have the opportunity to side with one party or another (here the yakuza or the police), or ignore both (also possible here), but unlike WotS1, there are many ways to get an ending that doesn't result in the death of your main character or the town being wiped off the map. As for the actual gameplay, the camera angles can be frustrating at time, and it can be harder to pull off combos than it should realistically be, but let's be honest. You don't play this sort of game for realistic samurai fighting, you play it for the sheer amount of different endings there are and the different choices you can make. In this, WotS2 doesn't disappoint. Though a bit dated (four years now, mid-late PS2 generation graphics) it's worth playing if you enjoyed the original. Otherwise you probably won't have the patience to play it past the first hour or two.Read full review
I have played 1 and 3 way of samurai as well, and i would have to say this games story is excellent, great characters. id say its as good as 1 and better then 3. THe music soundtrack is excellent as well. The voice acting is sub par, and would be better in the text boxs. Also unlike the 1st and 3rd were you just walk to a new area this game you have to go to area exit and go to map screen then choose where to go (i dont like this, slows the game down.) BUt very fun open end game, were ever coose matters, but it can be difficult in the beginning to know were to go because their is no info on events to come/ advance in. Would buy again, enough said.
Well i was a little upset it didn't come in a case but the game is awesome. Which is all i can really say about it. I love the swords i can get on this game and how many endings i can get. But the lack of being able to save when i want throws me off and i try reeeeaaaallllyyyy hard not to die. But cest le vi! I've wanted this game ever since my friend let me borrow it. then he sorta moved and i've craved for it ever since so i came across some cash and bought it! I guess that makes me an impulsive buyer ???? Is that a bad thing?
If your a real fan of the martial arts genre and enjoy role playing video games,then this game is worth it! I really love the multiple endings sequences that take place according to the decisions you make in the game. Alot more fighting and sword techniques then the first, replay value is high if you enjoy slashing and thrashing in a video game!! BG
Great game and great value considering the rarity.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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