Way of the Samurai

Way of the Samurai (2002)

by ACQUIRE Corp., BAM! Entertainment, Spike
Genres:Adventure
Themes:Open world, Action, Fantasy, Historical, Sandbox
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:In 1878, the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogun Age and the rise of the Meiji Restoration Era brought an end to the Age of Samurai. Way of the Samurai puts you in the role of a wandering samurai who is drawn into a conflict between the Kurofu family and the Akadama Clan over an iron foundry. As you meet with both sides of the dispute, you can use deception, betrayal, or combat to shape the outcome of the conflict. Pick up dozens of different swords, each representing a different fighting style.Show more
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Ah, Way of the Samurai... one of my favorite games of all time. You can find 1 and 2 on the PS2 and slightly more enhanced versions on the PSP. The trade off being graphics and the PSP versions were exclusive to Japan. Sadly these are trapped on old, aging hardware, and aren't available for purchase on any modern platform.
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