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Is Way of the Samurai 3 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy shaping story outcomes and exploring different endings
- Action RPG fans who want sword combat alongside dialogue and diplomatic choices
- Players interested in crafting weapons and changing their character’s conduct
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a tightly linear story may find the branching choices and multiple endings pull the narrative in many directions.
- Players who want a fixed combat setup may not enjoy building weapons from many parts and tailoring them to a fighting style.
- Players looking for a climbing puzzle, rather than samurai action and story choices, may prefer Jusant.
Our take on Way of the Samurai 3
Its branching choices and weapon-building options trade a tightly directed campaign and fixed equipment for room to shape each run. That breadth also means players looking for a single, clearly prescribed path may find the experience less focused.
What is Way of the Samurai 3?
Play as a lone samurai in Japan’s Sengoku era, exploring villages, battlefields, fortresses, castles, and the town of Amana.
Decisions affect alliances, events, and story outcomes, with more than 20 endings. Combat can be handled with weapons or through diplomatic gestures, alongside dialogue choices and combos. Weapons can be assembled from over 200 parts, with different weapon types and abilities to suit different fighting styles. Actions and conduct earn Samurai Points and Titles, which unlock game features, customization options, outfits, and accessories. Completing the story opens paths for further play, including different narrative routes and outcomes.
How Way of the Samurai 3 plays
- 01Branching story
- Choices can change relationships and events, with more than 20 possible endings.
- 02Weapon crafting
- Weapons are built from over 200 parts, with options including swords, spears, and pole axes.
- 03Diplomatic choices
- Interactions include gestures such as bowing or drawing a sword, alongside dialogue choices.
- 04Conduct rewards
- Samurai Points and Titles earned through actions unlock outfits, accessories, and customization options.
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Way of the Samurai 3: platforms & release
Is Way of the Samurai 3 worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy shaping story outcomes and exploring different endings. Skip it if: players seeking a tightly linear story may find the branching choices and multiple endings pull the narrative in many directions.
Where can I download Way of the Samurai 3?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Way of the Samurai 3's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Way of the Samurai 3 on?
Windows only.
