PlayStation 2 Critic Reviews
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Mixed or Average
positive
6(19%)
mixed
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To pan the game for not being more like GTA 3 is misguided, disrespectful to the each title's unique contributions, and also speaks volumes of the lack of critical thinking of the X-Play critics and the industry as a whole.
80
The great thing about WOTS2 is that once you do something right or wrong the civilians will remember it.
80
9 / 8 / 8 / 7 - 32 gold [Vol 774]
80
The way of the samurai is a lengthy road that rewards those who show patience and persistence. [Aug 2004, p.66]
80
Combat animations could still look a bit more fluid, and the tactics of foes should probably be a little tougher to suss out, but Way of the Samurai 2 is still a solid experience and a must-play for samurai nuts. [July 2004, p.28]
75
If you can overlook some minor gameplay quirks, you'll be rewarded with one of the more unique and in-depth action games you've played in a while.
72
You learn more moves, you collect different swords of various qualities and you can get into a scrap at anytime, anywhere. It's all very much in keeping with the loose cannon samurai lifestyle, that's just a bit too loose for it's own good.
68
If you are a die-hard "Dynasty Warriors" or "Vagrant Story" fan, you can probably overlook the flaws in the game and find that it really does offer up pretty nice options.
65
Capcom updated the combat system from the original game to make the movements seem more authentic. It also added the ability to kill your opponents in a single counterattack finishing move. This doesn't add to the game, but it makes waxing anyone who gets in your way laughably easy.
65
Rather ordinary presentation and outright laughable voiceover acting.
