Games Database
PS2
Beat 'Em Up
| Viewed: | 3D Third-person, floating camera | Genre: | Beat 'Em Up |
| Media: | CD | Arcade origin: | No |
| Developer: | Spike | Soft. Co.: | Capcom |
| Publishers: | Capcom
(GB) |
Released: | 21 May 2004
(GB) |
| Ratings: | PEGI 16+ | ||
| Features: | Vibration Function Compatible, Analogue Control Compatible: analogue sticks only | ||
| Accessories: | Memory Card | ||
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Summary
2002's samurai slasher from Capcom, Way of the Samurai, was a much-liked adventure that was best known for its open-ended gameplay and free-roaming nature. And in true Capcom style, none of you will be surprised to hear that a sequel has been developed for PlayStation 2.
Way of the Samurai 2 is set during a feudal era of Japan at the end of the Edo period in the conflict-laden town of Amahara. The Amahara magistrate office, which once upheld peace and justice, has succumbed to the ideology of the rising feudal government and has become an extreme tyrannical force that rules the innocent townsfolk. The people of the Amahara are innocent, but the magistrate office and its town have many enemies - war is inevitable.
The player assumes the role of a wandering samurai who just happens to be passing through the conflicted town, and it's not long before you're caught in an epic struggle for survival, truth and justice.
Where its predecessor took place over a two day period, Way of the Samurai 2 proves to be much bigger, covering events spanning some ten days. And this game is more than a simple slash-em-up. Way of the Samurai 2 is anything but linear, and in an effort to give players as much freedom as possible, Capcom has released a game that allows them make their own decisions, talk with whom they wish and fight with the enemies they choose. But more importantly, these player decisions have a direct impact on how you progress through the adventure. And for this reason alone, Way of the Samurai 2 is worth playing more than once.
Combat within the game is also very accomplished. Wielding your favourite sword (from a choice of 60) your virtual samurai can master some 400 special moves in a play mechanic that is remarkably simple to learn. Players can defeat opponents to gain stronger weapons, strengthen blades at the blacksmith's, and take advantage of a skilled one-hit kill system.
There is no shortage of 'samurai' games stalking the shop shelves, but Way of the Samurai is most definitely one of the better ones.
Way of the Samurai 2 is set during a feudal era of Japan at the end of the Edo period in the conflict-laden town of Amahara. The Amahara magistrate office, which once upheld peace and justice, has succumbed to the ideology of the rising feudal government and has become an extreme tyrannical force that rules the innocent townsfolk. The people of the Amahara are innocent, but the magistrate office and its town have many enemies - war is inevitable.
The player assumes the role of a wandering samurai who just happens to be passing through the conflicted town, and it's not long before you're caught in an epic struggle for survival, truth and justice.
Where its predecessor took place over a two day period, Way of the Samurai 2 proves to be much bigger, covering events spanning some ten days. And this game is more than a simple slash-em-up. Way of the Samurai 2 is anything but linear, and in an effort to give players as much freedom as possible, Capcom has released a game that allows them make their own decisions, talk with whom they wish and fight with the enemies they choose. But more importantly, these player decisions have a direct impact on how you progress through the adventure. And for this reason alone, Way of the Samurai 2 is worth playing more than once.
Combat within the game is also very accomplished. Wielding your favourite sword (from a choice of 60) your virtual samurai can master some 400 special moves in a play mechanic that is remarkably simple to learn. Players can defeat opponents to gain stronger weapons, strengthen blades at the blacksmith's, and take advantage of a skilled one-hit kill system.
There is no shortage of 'samurai' games stalking the shop shelves, but Way of the Samurai is most definitely one of the better ones.
