Way of the Samurai
This is a story of the Way of the Samurai in their final days. Warring factions are vying for control of feudal Japan. At Rokkotsu Pass, three groups wrestle for power. Into this conflict walks a lone samurai who is quickly swept up into battles that threaten to engulf the entire region. Combat, deception and betrayal are tools to be used at will. So grasp your sword and prepare yourself, for history is forged in the fires of battle.
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 2002
- Developer
- Acquire
- Publisher
- Spike Co., Ltd.
- Players
- 2
P2P Netplay available on compatible cores
Achievements
92 achievements · 747 total points
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A Fight for Honor Clear the game and obtain Ending 5. Does this mean that the Akadama Clan wasn't strong enough by itself to resist the government?10 pts -
Blood Flowers Clear the game and obtain Ending 4. If only we had had more elite swordsmen.10 pts -
Change for the Innocent Clear the game and obtain Ending 3. This would have been a perfect ending if only everyone had survived.10 pts -
Battle of Rokkotsu Clear the game and obtain Ending 2. The general has fallen, but if we unified everyone...10 pts -
Unification of the Samurai Clear the game and obtain Ending 1. Congratulations!25 pts -
Betrayal of the Samurai Clear the game and obtain Ending 6. You've given in to power, but your final fate may be far more grim.25 pts -
She Doesn't Seem to Like You... Prevent Suzu's abduction at Three Corners Bridge before anyone notices.3 pts -
Always Side with the Underdog Come to Don's defense underneath Three Corners Bridge.2 pts -
Victory on an Empty Stomach On Hard difficulty, defeat Tsubohachi and his henchman at Three Corners Bridge without healing and without letting Don get involved.10 pts -
A Real Trolley Problem On pure pride alone, meet your restrained demise at Fourth Test Railroad.5 pts -
Spoiled Appetite Successfully protect the restaurant after a nice meal has been ruined.4 pts -
Mind Your Manners On Hard difficulty, defeat Shiretoko at Amaguri without stepping out of the restaurant's dining room.10 pts -
Larcenist Have Suzu confront you for trying to steal property from Amaguri.3 pts -
Iron Roots Learn about the history of the Arayashiki Iron Foundry.2 pts -
Massacre at Arayashiki On Hard difficulty, defeat 100 men at The Iron Foundry without leaving the area.25 pts -
Gunji's Forge Upgrade your weapon with Dojima for the first time.3 pts -
Jiji's Delivery Service Have Dojima deliver one of your weapons back to your warehouse.4 pts -
Unpaid Labor Receive any services from Dojima for free and get away with it.5 pts -
Bully the Bullies On Hard difficulty, defeat the 3 Kurou members at the rally in Ipponmatsu in 60 seconds, after their boss has left the zone.10 pts -
Making an Impression Earn a reward from Murasaki for an excellent display of skill at the Kurou Residence.5 pts -
The Goverment Buyout Learn more about the Kurou family's plans for the Iron Foundry from Murasaki.3 pts -
All Along the Watchtower Force Karibe to retreat before he kills your partner during your Station lookout job for Shiretoko.5 pts -
What Is True Love? Provide Don with a beautiful ending to a Haiku.3 pts -
The Back Gate Receive valuable intel about the Kurou Residence from a mysterious traveler at the Shrine.5 pts -
Weapon of the Weak On Hard difficulty, end the confrontation with Inokashira and Jose without taking damage or fleeing the Station.10 pts -
Brother Troubles Prevent the kidnapping of Young Master Kintaro.4 pts -
Furious Protector On Hard difficulty, prevent the kidnapping of Young Master Kintaro without fleeing the scene.25 pts -
Forces Too Few Help calm a dispute between two squabbling Akadama Clan members.5 pts -
Steadfast Refuse Hyuga's mid battle offer at the Mansion to join the Akadama Clan.4 pts -
No Need for Infighting Have Karibe's life spared at the Akadama Mansion.5 pts -
Samurais Requiem On Hard difficulty, defeat Kitcho, Chelsea, and Hyuga at the Akadama Mansion without healing, or wielding a weapon other than the Samehada-tou.25 pts -
Moonlit Murder Help Chelsea kill a dangerous samurai at Fourth Test Railroad.5 pts -
Boogeyman Trick a Kurou guard into thinking you're someone else.5 pts -
Way of the Snake Help Don escape to the Station with the Safe, without ever being spotted.25 pts -
Unstoppable Force On Hard difficulty, defeat at least 10 guards in the Kurou Residence and escort Don out in under 5 minutes.25 pts -
Stealing the Mark Steal the safe from the Kurou Residence and take the money for yourself.5 pts -
Unyielding Drifter Show Dojima a display of your power in Ipponmatsu on the first night.5 pts -
Enduring Furious Blows On Hard difficulty, last in a battle against Tesshin Kurou in Ipponmatsu until he completely shatters his sword.10 pts -
Defending the Despicable Calm tensions within a powerful Rokkotsu family at the Shrine.5 pts -
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Witness the violent aftermath of a shady moonlight meeting gone wrong.4 pts -
Is It Sadness? Share a quiet and contemplative moment with Kurikichi at the Shrine.4 pts -
It Be Your Own Ninjas Agree to escort Kitcho on a mission to the Kurou Residence.4 pts -
An Unlikely Alliance Eavesdrop on a surprising friendship at the Shrine.4 pts -
Shallow Man, Deep Cut Witness the backstabbing of Inokashira at Ipponmatsu.4 pts -
We Are Vengence Locate an incapacitated samurai in the government occupied Kurou Residence and have them join you in rescuing Suzu.5 pts -
Radiance of the Samurai King On Hard difficulty, and in a single session, obtain any Ending with "The Samurai King" title, without ever equipping a weapon besides the Chuyo-tou.50 pts -
Foreign Affairs Leave Rokkotsu Pass without guiding the story to a close.1 pts -
The Pass Man EX Upon entering Rokkotsu Pass, leave in under 60 seconds.5 pts -
Look Ma', No Hands While in combat, kick a weapon to obtain it, or a consumable to heal you.2 pts -
Idolatry Locate and stand next to the picture of Miyamoto Musashi.3 pts -
Wara Ningyo Locate and stand next to the developer Straw Voodoo Doll.3 pts -
Mewgenics Scare a kitten to a dangerous location at the Iron Foundry.10 pts -
Stealing Them Blind, and He Gets to Be a Samurai?! Have 250 Yen or more on you in a single run.10 pts -
Wielder of the Aizome Obtain the unique weapon "Aizome" after Murasaki has been defeated.5 pts -
Wielder of the Binetsu Obtain the unique weapon "Binetsu" after Chelsea has been defeated.5 pts -
Wielder of the Dai-Kuronama Obtain the unique weapon "Dai-Kuronama" after Tesshin Kurou has dropped it, or has been defeated.5 pts -
Wielder of the Ippatsumaru Obtain the unique weapon "Ippatsumaru" after Tsubohachi has been defeated.5 pts -
Wielder of the Jukkaimaru Obtain the unique weapon "Jukkaimaru" after Shiretoko has been defeated.4 pts -
Wielder of the Jurokumon Obtain the unique weapon "Jurokumon" after Jose has been defeated.4 pts -
Wielder of the Kachouhugetsu Obtain the unique weapon "Kachouhugetsu" after Toyoko has been defeated.5 pts -
Wielder of the Kakkazan Obtain the unique weapon "Kakkazan" after Donald has been defeated.5 pts -
Wielder of the Kamikaze Obtain the unique weapon "Kamikaze" after Kitcho has been defeated.5 pts -
Wielder of the Nidai-Kikumasa Obtain the unique weapon "Nidai-Kikumasa" after Hyuga has fled.10 pts -
Wielder of the Niitakayama Obtain the unique weapon "Niitakayama" after General Tamagawa has been defeated.10 pts -
Wielder of the Samehada-tou Obtain the unique weapon "Samehada-tou" after Karibe has been defeated.5 pts -
Wielder of the Takefuji Obtain the unique weapon "Takefuji" after Dojima has been defeated.5 pts -
Wielder of the Zangetsu Obtain the unique weapon "Zangetsu" after Hyuga has been defeated.5 pts -
Way of the Heretic Earn the title of "Heretic" at the end of a Journey.3 pts -
Way of the Delinquent Earn the title of "Delinquent" at the end of a Journey.3 pts -
Way of the Punk Earn the title of "Punk" at the end of a Journey.3 pts -
Way of the Inexperienced Earn the title of "Inexperienced" at the end of a Journey.2 pts -
Way of the Ordinary Earn the title of "Ordinary" at the end of a Journey.4 pts -
Way of the Samurai Apprentice Earn the title of "Samurai Apprentice" at the end of a Journey.5 pts -
Way of the Rumored Samurai Earn the title of "Rumored Samurai" at the end of a Journey.10 pts -
Way of the Samurai Master Earn the title of "Samurai Master" at the end of a Journey.10 pts -
Way of the Ultimate Samurai Earn the title of "Ultimate Samurai" at the end of a Journey.10 pts -
Way of the Samurai King Earn the title of "The Samurai King" at the end of a Journey.25 pts -
Way of the Rich Samurai Earn the title of "Rich Samurai" at the end of a Journey.10 pts -
Way of the Random Slasher Earn the title of "Random Slasher" at the end of a Journey.10 pts -
Way of the Beast King Earn the title of "The Beast King" at the end of a Journey.10 pts -
For Tomorrow Accumulate 20 Index Points total and unlock the Defensive Tactics tutorial.3 pts -
Blue Breeze Accumulate 80 Index Points total and unlock a new blue outfit.4 pts -
False Ally Accumulate 200 Index Points total and unlock Hyuga in Battle Mode.3 pts -
Dojima's Already Here Accumulate 500 Index Points Total and unlock... nothing, despite what you've been told.5 pts -
Lost Sons Accumulate 1000 Index Points Total and unlock Kitcho and Toyoko in Battle Mode.10 pts -
Samurai Gaiden Accumulate 2000 Index Points Total and unlock the Shinobi as a playable character in Rokkotsu Pass.10 pts -
Journey's End Accumulate 3500 Index Points Total and unlock a special message from the Way of the Samurai Staff.25 pts -
Battle! Fated Rematch Beat Hyuga on the "Field" stage as Dojima using his default weapon and default settings.5 pts -
Battle! The Bastard Son Beat Tesshin Kurou on the "Underground Ring" stage as Kitcho using his default weapon and default settings.5 pts -
Battle! Wives Warfare Beat Murasaki on the "Pond" stage as Chelsea using her default weapon and default settings.5 pts -
Battle! Damsel, No Distress On Hard difficulty, Beat Tsubohachi on the "Train" stage as Suzu using her default weapon and Blocked Moves turned on.10 pts -
Battle! For Rokkotsu! On Hard difficulty, beat General Tamagawa on the "Moon" stage as Kurikichi using his default weapon and Blocked Moves turned on.10 pts
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Way of the Samurai frequently asked questions
How do I play Way of the Samurai online with a friend?
Way of the Samurai (PlayStation 2) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:
- Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
- Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
- Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
- Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
- The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.
How do I play Way of the Samurai on PC?
Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Way of the Samurai in the PlayStation 2 library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.
Does Way of the Samurai netplay lag?
Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.
Does Way of the Samurai have achievements?
Yes, Way of the Samurai has 92 achievements worth 747 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.
Can I play Way of the Samurai for free?
Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.
Play Way of the Samurai on Etera
Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.
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