Way of the Samurai was an obscure PS2 game released in 2002. It told the story of a young Ronin who arrives in a town and finds warring factions battling for dominance. Its main hook was the level of choice involved: Who to fight, who to talk to, what to say, and where to go. Although it was set in a relatively-small world, the plot would branch and change depending on your actions. Although it wasn’t a huge success, it obviously sold enough to warrant three sequels.
Way of the Samurai 4 is an obscure PS3 game released in 2012. It tells the story of a young Ronin who arrives in a town and finds warring factions battling for dominance. Its main hook is the level of choice involved: Who to fight, who to talk to, what to say, and where to go. If this all sounds a little familiar, that’s because it is; not much has changed in the structure of the series. However, there are plenty of other changes that have made their way into the game, and they’re not all for the best.
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