Way of the Samurai 2

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Jul 7, 2004
Metascore
59

Mixed or average reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 32
  3. Negative: 10 out of 32
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  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. 3DAvenue
    80
    The great thing about WOTS2 is that once you do something right or wrong the civilians will remember it.
  3. Weekly Famitsu
    80
    9 / 8 / 8 / 7 - 32 gold [Vol 774]
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  5. GamePro
    80
    The way of the samurai is a lengthy road that rewards those who show patience and persistence. [Aug 2004, p.66]
  6. 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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  7. GameSpy
    75
    If you can overlook some minor gameplay quirks, you'll be rewarded with one of the more unique and in-depth action games you've played in a while.

Awards & Rankings

84
#84 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 3 out of 31
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.
  3. 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.… Full Review »
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