Way of the Samurai 3 (2016)

Developer: ACQUIRE Corp.
Publisher: Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 893 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You play as a lone samurai navigating a turbulent historical world, making choices that shape your personal story amid exploration and sword fights.

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What players say

Players love the quirky samurai sandbox and multiple endings, but the PC port is broken: crashes during cutscenes ruin progression and fixes are nonexistent.

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