PlayStation 2 Critic Reviews
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Unlike many other games that take a linear non-interactive approach, Way Of The Samurai is immersive and interactive every step of the way.
90
The real joy of Samurai lies in the replay as you repeat the game, experimenting with characters and conversations armed with what you learned last time around in a Groundhog Day–style effort to try to get things "right."
85
Acquire did an outstanding job with the storyline of this game.
82
Despite some clunky inventory management and some frustrating camera angles, this'll be a game that you'll go back to whenever you're up for a couple of hours of mayhem and swordplay.
82
The way in which your character develops is refreshing for this type of game, even though the visuals and sound presentation are little more than mediocre.
80
Once it draws you into its web of intrigue, there's no escape. [Aug 2002, p.70]
78
Some players may be turned off by the game's simple looks and occasionally cumbersome control, but sticking with Way of the Samurai reveals considerable depth.
78
It’s a little short, and it doesn’t have a great variety of play, but WotS will satisfy those longing for a Bushido Blade 2 sequel.
78
A refreshingly original release.
75
Because of the non-linear progression, combat sometimes felt unbalanced. [July 2002, p.81]
