#Way of the samurai 1 vs 4 ps3
#Way of the samurai 1 vs 4 series

The game has robust enough writing to stand out from the usual crowd, and it does have several genuinely good moments. I'll still give some crap for it for having a degree of moon logic involved in achieving the True Ending, which has certain conditions you must meet that have been set on earlier playthroughs (though I like the subtle hint about where you're supposed to take J.J.). So, you can debate the advantages of a more freeform versus a more structured and logical event, ultimately both are valid design choices. This time you mostly just fail an event, which may or may not cause time to pass. The more structured events have the downside of having less freedom than they did last time, when you could draw your sword during any event for varied effect (for example, last time if you joined the villain's side you gained his respect if you drew your weapon when he was kicking and mocking you). The story itself isn't quite as interesting as it was the last time, but it does have a much better villain in Chief Minister Kinugawa who gets more screentime to show how evil he is. Similarly, events have a better flow, and are presented better.

Personally, I'd say the presentation and clarity of the event system (every part of the day has several events, and you commonly have to choose a single one) has been improved from the last game, and the Journal is very useful at keeping track of things.

#Way of the samurai 1 vs 4 ps3

Way of the Samurai 4 is PS3 exclusive, and got an international release outside of Japan nearly a year after original release following fan petition for such.Īs usual, the game throws you in the middle of a small town with big trouble, and you get to pick your side, which is what will largely decide what will happen in your playthrough, and how other characters will react to you in the main storyline. The games also have a lower budget than just a single trailer for a Call of Duty game (probably).

#Way of the samurai 1 vs 4 series

Now that I've gone through most that the game has to offer, I think I'll make a short review.Īlright, so first off for those (read who wouldn't read this topic anyway), Way of the Samurai as a series focuses on two things: Extreme level of CnC evident at every playthrough, replayability (due to multiple ending paths from aforementioned CnC), gameplay options and good combat. Alright, finished Light of Hope on Hard today.