Way of the Samurai 3 Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-06-27
- Many branching endings available
- Extensive weapon and combat variety
- High freedom open world
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Poor port quality and optimization
- Missing Plus version content
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 96%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 3%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 51%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 49%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 456
- Negative points
- 443
- Gameplay points
- 297
- Perf. points
- 148
- Rec. points
- 136
- Misc points
- 0
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Many branching endings
| Players highlight over 20 different endings with varied story paths and choices that significantly influence outcomes, encouraging replayability despite mixed execution. | 49% |
Extensive weapon variety
| There is a huge selection of weapons with different fighting styles, from dual blades to fish, along with the ability to craft and upgrade swords, providing vast combat options. | 35% |
Deep and customizable combat
| The combat system is praised for its depth, featuring multiple fighting styles, sword stances, weapon crafting, and satisfying mechanics like Hissatsu and Rensatsu, making it engaging and challenging. | 34% |
High freedom and open world
| The game offers exceptional freedom in an open world, where players can kill anyone, join factions, fish, and have choices that heavily impact the story, leading to high replayability. | 23% |
Extensive unlockables and customization
| Players can unlock many costumes, character models, accessories, and difficulties via Samurai Points, alongside deep weapon and character customization options. | 19% |
Hidden gem worth buying on sale
| Many consider the game a hidden gem that exceeds expectations, especially when purchased on sale or as cheap DLC, offering great value. | 14% |
Engaging story and atmosphere
| The game's atmosphere and story are reminiscent of classic samurai movies, providing an honorable and engaging narrative that resonates with players. | 13% |
Deep swordplay styles
| The combat system includes deep swordplay with multiple stances and techniques, allowing for varied and flashy combat experiences. | 11% |
Can play as any NPC
| The feature of being able to play as any non-player character defeated non-lethally adds to the game's unique freedom and replayability. | 6% |