Way of the Samurai 4
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 Japan’s long history of cultural isolation.
Way of the Samurai 4 is a action, jrpg and choose your own adventure game
developed by ACQUIRE Corp.
and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd..
Released on July 23rd 2015 is available only on Windows
in 2 languages: English and Japanese.
It has received 1,830 reviews of which 1,462 were positive and 368 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 2.29€ on Steam and has a 90% discount.
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Windows
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2.13GHz Intel Core2 Duo or equivalent
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with 64Mb RAM and support for v3 shaders
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 7 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card
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fun game but i think 3 is better , probably the best in the series . the people leaving bad reviews for the game saying its not working most likely haven't adjusted the processor affinity for steam in the task manager details area , im no expert but i think these old games dont like cores over 30 , ive dropped mine in the 20s to get rocksmith 2014 to run on my modern pc and i also had this game not work until i tried the same affinity trick and it worked . i hope this helps , the people leaving bad reviews have comments off so i cant help them
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Sharpened Steel: Branching Paths: Your choices throughout the game significantly impact the story, leading to multiple endings and replayability. Open World Exploration: Explore the town of Amihama, interact with its quirky residents, and take on various quests, fostering a sense of freedom. Multiple Combat Styles: Master different sword fighting styles to approach battles with variety, adding a layer of strategy to the combat. Whimsical Charm: The game embraces a unique blend of historical setting and lighthearted humor, making for a memorable experience. Blunted Blade: Low Production Values: The visuals and character models are not on par with modern games, which may be a turnoff for some players. Repetitive Combat: While multiple styles exist, the core combat mechanics can feel repetitive and button-mashy. Technical Issues: Some players report bugs and crashes that can disrupt gameplay. Questionable Content: The game features some elements of sexual humor and violence that might not be for everyone. Overall: Way of the Samurai 4 isn't a polished AAA title, but it offers a surprisingly engaging experience with its branching storylines, open world exploration, and quirky charm. However, the low production values, repetitive combat, and potential for technical issues might deter some players. Here's a suggested rating based on your preferences: For players who enjoy open-world exploration, branching narratives, and a touch of the absurd in a historical setting: 4 out of 5 stars For players who prioritize high production values, polished combat, and a more serious historical experience: 2 out of 5 stars Alternatives to Consider: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice: A challenging and rewarding action RPG set in a fantastical interpretation of Japan's Sengoku period. (Paid) Ghost of Tsushima: An open-world samurai adventure with stunning visuals and a more serious story. (Paid) Kenshi: A sprawling open-world RPG with a focus on sandbox gameplay and base building, set in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by feudal Japan. (Paid) If you're looking for a unique and quirky samurai adventure with branching paths and replayability, Way of the Samurai 4 might be worth a try, especially for the budget price. Just be aware of the game's limitations in terms of visuals and combat. Way of the Samurai 1 will always be top-tier and near and dear to my heart.
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Take the silly vibes and compact world of the early Yakuza series, a choose your own adventure style story and some of the most in-depht weapon based combat, add some truly unparalleled player freedom (even by todays standards) and you end up with one of the most enjoyable RPG-sandboxes I've ever experienced. The PC-port seems to be held together with happy thoughts and dollar store glue, so expect some minor texture issues and an occasionally choppy framerate, as well as some general jank, but for the most part it runs fine in my experience.
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Way of the Samurai 4 is a pretty big step away from the general series tone, but retains most of what makes the previous games fun, and adds some fun twists the idea. for those wondering which to get between 3 and 4: 3 is -more narrative focused and serious. its story is simply better, with more characters that are all deeper, and it has much more endings (22 total, not counting death in combat, and a secret one). -more rewarding. learning to parry took long enough, but instant kills are awesome, and it takes more effort and practice to master the kill chain mechanic, and its quite giving with sword parts, so making your own swords comes quick, but making the best swords still takes real effort. -easier to prolong. the story and events are kinda based on how many inklings you do (iirc, 15 triggers the Nobunaga invasion). almost every inkling starts by talking/approaching specific, non-job related NPCs. 4 is -simpler and less serious. its scenario is still compelling, focusing on the period when Japan was just starting to let the English in and mistrust is rampant, however, its characters are taken much less seriously. much fewer NPCs are named, Melinda Megamelons is an actual character, and its got much fewer endings (still like 9 or 11 or some shit though!) -easier to beat. a retry mechanic allows you to reload from the last area basically, even if you didn't save. as a result, dying in combat is not a good way to reset the game, as your money, weapons, and items will be lost. -more personalized. a clothing store in the main plaza allows you to buy a HUGE variety of haircuts, clothes, and accessories for decently cheap (check on different days/times). create your own fighting styles and Dojo. Unlock female characters faster (go to Unlocks when starting a new game from an ending save) -the only game ive ever played that lets you shoplift AND dine n dash. maybe the only one. you can also fight your old characters--unless they canonically died or joined the demonscales. they can also be recruited to your dojo lmao. combat is hugely varied and fun. there are literally dozens of styles (plus the ability to make your own), each being hard enough to find to begin with, and then each allowing for skill unlocks and further depth. all of them have insane moves near the end. the world is small and easy to memorize but a little TOO small. a story flow chart helps guide you through it, but its more in your face and proceeds much faster than 3. 3 has more busywork but more interesting consequences, 4 has more to do but goes too fast to let you really enjoy the ride. i do still recommend easily, as its 25 bucks and easily is worth it. as for the port quality, its not great but it works? bugs arent very common, but initial load takes a long enough time that Windows will assume the game is crashing and ask if you want to end the process. crashes when you alt-tab as well as when you let the computer idle to sleep, so be wary.
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Steam Overlay will cause game crash on full screen. Disable it and the game is more stable. Probably my favourite game genre/concept ever. Playing through them repeatedly feels so rewarding. Never have I restarted a game over and over again with actual excitement to try new things each time.
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Online players
34
Developer
ACQUIRE Corp.
Publisher
Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.
Release
23 Jul 2015
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