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 - 6.0
Gameplay - 6.0
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. :/
3.5 for graphics, ouch. Lol. They are pretty bollocks though.
Shenmue reference FTW!
I must have been one of the few that actually picked this game up. I've been a fan of the series and honestly, yes it could be much farther along that it is. I'm sure if the developers had the resources of Rockstar, EA, Naughty Dog, etc, they'd be able to.
Sadly they have to deliver on what they have to work with. It's not the most advanced game of it's kind but I think that gives it charm. In a market where multiplayer is the main selling point and sales determine value it's nice to play a game that doesn't cater to either of those types of people.