Way of the Samurai 2

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Jul 7, 2004
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

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  • Summary: A peacful town finds itself victim to extreme violence and unrest. Gangs are spreading fear and tyranny among the townspeople, while the government is supressing justice with a brutal hand. A Lone warrior arrives with the ability to change the town's destiny. Experience life as a Samurai inA peacful town finds itself victim to extreme violence and unrest. Gangs are spreading fear and tyranny among the townspeople, while the government is supressing justice with a brutal hand. A Lone warrior arrives with the ability to change the town's destiny. Experience life as a Samurai in feudal Japan and battle to save the town of Amahara. Features multiple endings based on players decisions - help free the innocent or join the corrupt. Experience traditional Samurai techniques with realistic sword fighting - acrobatic ninja style, quick slash, twin swords and more... More than 60 swords to battle with - find famous and powerful swords among the townspeople. Tons of special moves to take over your enemy. [Capcom]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 32
  3. Negative: 10 out of 32
  1. GameCritics
    90
    To pan the game for not being more like GTA 3 is misguided, disrespectful to the each title's unique contributions, and also speaks volumes of the lack of critical thinking of the X-Play critics and the industry as a whole.
  2. PSM Magazine
    80
    Combat animations could still look a bit more fluid, and the tactics of foes should probably be a little tougher to suss out, but Way of the Samurai 2 is still a solid experience and a must-play for samurai nuts. [July 2004, p.28]
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  3. Stuff
    65
    Capcom updated the combat system from the original game to make the movements seem more authentic. It also added the ability to kill your opponents in a single counterattack finishing move. This doesn't add to the game, but it makes waxing anyone who gets in your way laughably easy.
  4. DarkStation
    60
    Unless you are a die-hard fan of the series, most of us can probably stay clear of this one.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    50
    I hope that you have learned much and that your journey through Way of the Samurai 2 is filled with wonderment and awe - but unless you're sniffing gas there's no chance of that.
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  6. G4 TV
    40
    With its fair share of gameplay issues and dated presentation, this Samurai walks away with his blade between his legs.
  7. GamerFeed
    30
    This game is so awful that I can't even recommend it as a weekend rental. Between the load times, boring plot, stiff combat, and lame voice acting, Capcom should've never put its name on the package, and quite frankly, I'm rather shocked that they did.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. JoeG.
    Jul 19, 2004
    10
    This game is so much better than part one!!! Better graphics, better fighting animation, larger playing area, and an economy system make this This game is so much better than part one!!! Better graphics, better fighting animation, larger playing area, and an economy system make this game amazing. Plus, new types of swords including claws and dual swords make this game great.… Expand
  2. CarlosH.
    Jun 17, 2004
    10
    An excellent piece of work that gives you that japanese lifestyle feeling! Must at least rent!
  4. addie_ho
    Jun 17, 2012
    10
    A great samurai game to play. It is very hard to find a samurai game better than this. I can't finish all the stories without a guide.A great samurai game to play. It is very hard to find a samurai game better than this. I can't finish all the stories without a guide. However, this game is great. Must play if you are interested in Japanese culture.… Expand
  5. EricR.
    Aug 18, 2004
    10
    I think that this is a really fun game because you can play as a pretty cool character and the way that you can kill anybody who messes withI think that this is a really fun game because you can play as a pretty cool character and the way that you can kill anybody who messes with you is awesome although it does kinda suck that the voices are done by americans and not the japanese you can also learn so many moves to kick those gang members asses ther are multiple endings and you can collect 60 swords to use in battle i rate this game a 9/10… Expand
  6. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    One of my favorite games of all time. The way you could chose between many ways to react, and how the story branched out into dozens ofOne of my favorite games of all time. The way you could chose between many ways to react, and how the story branched out into dozens of endings is something i still love. The story, also, was amazing. The combat system, all the weapons available (every single one with their own moves), all the secrets... Just perfect.… Expand
  7. MarioT.
    Nov 17, 2005
    10
    the best game ever! This game shows how samurais life is hard and endless.Great story, great music & great weapons.
  8. koolman
    Sep 1, 2005
    4
    To hard i need english version codes.

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#84 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004