Dreadnought190 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I've never played a Way of the Samurai game b4, but definately heard about them on the ps2 games. I always enjoyed Onimusha games (which have samurais in it), so I was wondering if this game was kinda like that. Also is there a steep learning curve if you've never played the series before? I also like time consuming trophies (if they're fun to do), it convinces me to save some cash 'til Christmas and whatnot. So how's the game? MUCH THANKS:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jqtaxpayer Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 This is definitely a love-it-or-hate-it game... if you like the subject matter -- i.e. samurai, feudal Japan, etc -- then you might be able to overlook the game's many issues and enjoy it. It has a 70/100 score at Metacritic (based on 4 reviews), but I very much recommend checking out the reviews before dropping $50 on it. It's not for everybody. I think the game is a lot of fun, but if you're playing it for trophies, it's not going to be all sunshine and roses... probably some of the most arduous grinding I've done since getting 1000/1000 on Blue Dragon for Xbox 360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreadnought190 Posted November 7, 2009 Author Share Posted November 7, 2009 Cool, thanks. I didn't know it was one of those love or hate games. I do like samurais and ancient japan settings. But yeah I'll look more into this game. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaosBound Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 well it will be a rare gem soon so dont take too long deciding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jqtaxpayer Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 well it will be a rare gem soon so dont take too long deciding Very true... these games are produced in notoriously small numbers, so you're either paying $50 to them now, or $200 to some ass-hat looking to turn an insane profit on a budget game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL85 Posted November 10, 2009 Share Posted November 10, 2009 Is this game any good ive seen a few videos and it doesn't look very good is there anything you might compare it to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jqtaxpayer Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Is this game any good ive seen a few videos and it doesn't look very good is there anything you might compare it to? Read my post above... but if you don't think it looks good, then why try to convince yourself to buy it? Can't think of a game that you could really compare it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL85 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 Read my post above... but if you don't think it looks good, then why try to convince yourself to buy it? Can't think of a game that you could really compare it to. I did read the post and I do like the subject matter and not looking good doesn't mean that it isn't which is why I asked if there was another game you compare it to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jqtaxpayer Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 I did read the post and I do like the subject matter and not looking good doesn't mean that it isn't which is why I asked if there was another game you compare it to The only game I've played that's anything like it is the first "Way of the Samurai" game for PS2, but I doubt that comparison is very helpful to you. When compared against other games that have been coming out, "Way of the Samurai 3" feels decidedly archaic, as if it were a lost entry in the series that they decided to release 5 years after the fact. If you're looking for something flashy or groundbreaking, this isn't where to look. But it's the only game I've played that does what it does -- that is, attempt to replicate the experience of, say, an Akira Kurosawa movie -- and while it doesn't exactly hit the mark, it's as close as we're able to get right now without going out and making the game ourselves. If you're that much on the fence about this game, then I'm not going to recommend it... personally, when I first heard about the series 7 years ago or so, the thought of being put into the sandals of a samurai was so tantalizing that I didn't really care -- and still don't, apparently -- how well it was executed. That's probably the best way I could put it... the game's designed with a specific niche market in mind and I fall within that niche. Mere probability would suggest that you don't, but the only sure way to tell in this case would be a rental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Νoctis Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 I found it very good and i was pretty hooked to it the grfx are not so good...but the gameplay was fun hacking and slashing with spears and katanas or ninja swords learning all the skills and finding all the swords it was something that kept me motivated plus some of the stories had some nice twists and were interesting also the Instant kill mode was very challenging. But i agree with jqtaxpayer this game is not for everyone, first rent then buy.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVILRYUUJIN Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 this game is good. ps2.5 graphics tho. but i've enjoyed the gameplay and the manipulations of money. but it took me 85 hours to plat this... good luck everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invictus Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Is this like an open world game or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jqtaxpayer Posted March 6, 2010 Share Posted March 6, 2010 Is this like an open world game or what? Not really. It has a branching story line that's somewhat similar to a Choose Your Own Adventure book; you can choose to ignore the story to work on upgrading your weapons or doing side quests, but the world is fairly small and the amount of things you can do in it fairly limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaco_Bim Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I enjoyed it it's really wierd structurally and you definitely need to have a taste for quirky games, but the setting and all the collectables is were it really shines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrappa Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Still gonna get this game at some point! always thought it looked good, gameplay on the other hand is a different matter lol Loads of free DLC now tho, which is nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitfisto56 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 i find it fun but it's repeta tive getting all endings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azgard12 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 How many endings are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YokA_sun Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 There are 21 endings. You have all your progress saved, weapons, money, items, skills etc after each ending. So it's not like completely restarting a new game. How many endings are there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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