Way of the Samurai 4

The Way of the Samurai series is widely renowned for allowing players to make far-reaching decisions that can radically alter the course of the story and this, the fourth entry in this thrilling series and previously exclusive to the PS3, is no exception! Now all the sword wielding action, adventure and drama of the Way of the Samurai series comes to PC for the very first time, continuing the series blend of customization, exploration, action gameplay and quirky humour.

Way of the Samurai 4 takes place in the humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the black ships from the West ended Japans long history of cultural isolation. Amihamas downtown area has slowly been converted to a Little Britain, complete with European-styled buildings, occupied by an influx of adventurous foreign settlers. Not everyone welcomes these new residents though, and three distinct factions with opposing ideals begin to take shape.

You must take on the role of a master-less samurai looking to establish yourself in this conflicted land of opportunity and uncertainty. It is up to you to decide which faction to support in an almighty conflict amongst the regions three powers, and so direct the course of Japans history.

Will you aid the shogunate pro-government in their attempts to keep the peace and establish cordial relations with the foreign contingent?

Will you help the nationalistic isolationists in their attempts to exile this potential threat to the Japanese way of life?

Or will you ally with the foreigners directed by the British Navy in their attempts to establish silk trade and foster cultural exchange?

Who will you support? Who will you betray? Become the ultimate bastion of virtue or the ultimate disgrace to humanity, and do it however you'd like. The choice is entirely your own...


Come join the denizens of this conflicted harbour and enjoy all the series staples you've come to expect from Way of the Samurai:

Branching storylines with multiple endings
Dynamic combat system
Vast array of melee and gunpowder weaponry
Extensive character customization
Key event decision making
Sword collecting
Original Japanese voiceover with English subtitles

This PC conversion also features a number of improvements over the original, ensuring that PC gamers receive the best gaming experience possible:

Improved user interface with both gamepad and keyboard support
8 stunning Steam Trading Cards to collect!
Steam Achievements
Cloud Saves

What the reviewers had to say about the PS3 version
Ridiculously over-the-top Japanese historical setting combined with samurai badassery and an open-world, Choose Your Own Adventurestyle interface. - EGM

I can recommend this game to anyone who is a diehard fan of samurais and enjoys a good combat system wrapped around a unique way of telling a story. - Darkstation

...a unique, rewarding experience that to date, can't be found anywhere else. Destructoid