Way of the Samurai 3 is built upon a solid idea, but the actual implementation isn't carried out nearly as far as it could be. With limited areas to explore, some mediocre combat mechanics and a hit-or-miss impact from your actions, it's hard to recommend it without pause. If you're really into the setting and want to play around with cause and effect, you might find something interesting here. Just don't expect it to be the GTA of feudal Japan.
Presentation - 6.0
Graphics - 3.5
Sound - 6.5
Gameplay - 6.5
Lasting Appeal - 5.0
Overall -
From GameWatcher: "If you can bear with us here, Way of the Samurai 3 is actually the next entry in the series for PC, whilst also being the predecessor to Way of the Samurai 4 which released late last year, with both games being ported from Sony’s crusty PS3 console thanks to Japanese curio specialists Ghostlight. Cast as a half-dead samurai on the losing side of battle who awakens in its aftermath, Way of the Samurai 3, much like all the other games in the series thus far, is an affair which prides itself on almost boundless player choice whilst imbuing it all with a distinctly Japanese sense of humour."
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Oooh, forgot Automatron was coming out. Now I wish I'd bought the season pass when it was still at regular price. :/
I bought and played the first two. It was fun. But I'll pass this time around. There are just too many other games worth my money. Especially when it still looks like Wots 2.
Terrific game.
Graphics do not mean everything to someone who truly loves a great game and that is certainly the case here. Oh and thanks mr obvious reviewer, of course anyone expecting GTA will be disappointed; Homer Simpson could make a finer point than that. Anyhow, anyone who loves chanbara films will be head over heels in love with this game as it delivers in spades in that regard. And as for a better samurai simulator in general I put forth that you'd be hard pressed to find one (at least in the US).
Third time's the charm for sure in this series.