Underplayed Gems

Way of the Samurai 2 (2003)

Way of the Samurai 2 cover
Developer
ACQUIRE Corp.
Publisher
Capcom, Spike
Platforms
PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2
Genres
Fighting, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Rating
3.5 of 5, 10 player ratings

How it feels

A lean, choice-laden samurai sandbox where every faction allegiance and sword swing nudges Amahara toward one of many possible fates, rewarding repeated playthroughs over a single long session.

choice-drivenreplayablehistoricalopen-endedconsequence-heavycombat-focusedmorally ambiguouscompact

About

As a peaceful town becomes victim to extreme violence and unrest, a Samurai arrives with the ability to change the town's destiny. In Way of the Samurai 2, you'll take on the role of the Samurai in feudal Japan and battle to save the town of Amahara. Now you can experience traditional Samurai techniques, with realistic swordfighting moves and more than 60 powerful swords. Whether you free the innocent or join the corrupt, your decisions affect the game's ending.

Trailer

Screenshots

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