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.
RPG Gamers summaryWay of the Samurai 4 is a thrilling action-adventure game that provides players with the ability to make critical decisions that changes the outcome of the story. The game takes players on a journey through the port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, after foreign settlers arrived, leading to the creation of a “Little Britain.” The game offers players to choose between three factions that hold opposing views of the foreigners settling in the region. You play as a master-less samurai with the opportunity to establish your place in this conflicted town by aligning yourself with a faction, which will shape the course of Japanese history. The game features branching storylines with multiple endings, a dynamic combat system, an extensive range of melee and gunpowder weaponry, character customization, sword collecting, and key event decision making. The game’s PC version incorporates an improved user interface with gamepad and keyboard support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Achievements, and Cloud Saves. Overall, Way of the Samurai 4 is a unique and rewarding experience that provides players with the opportunity to enjoy an open-world Choose Your Own Adventure-style game wrapped around Japanese historical contexts and samurai badassery.
