Way of the Samurai is an action-adventure game released for PlayStation 2 in 2002. Set in 1878 during the transition from the Tokugawa Shogunate to the Meiji Restoration, players assume the role of a wandering samurai caught in a power struggle between the Kurofu family and Akadama Clan. Players can navigate the conflict using combat, deception, or betrayal while choosing from various swords that offer unique combat styles.
In 1878, the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogun Age and the rise of the Meiji Restoration Era brought an end to the Age of Samurai. Way of the Samurai puts you in the role of a wandering samurai who is drawn into a conflict between the Kurofu family and the Akadama Clan over an iron foundry. As you meet with both sides of the dispute, you can use deception, betrayal, or combat to shape the outcome of the conflict. Pick up dozens of different swords, each representing a different fighting style.