Way of the Samurai is set in the year 1878. The collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the rise of the Meiji Restoration Era have brought an end to the Age of Samurai. For centuries, Japan has remained untouched and separate from other cultures. But now, Westerners have finally arrived on the island nation, rocking a culture that has developed in seclusion over hundreds of years. Born to a time that no longer needs or welcomes them, these samurai are a far cry from the heroes and legends that preceded them.

This is a story of the Way of the Samurai in their final days. In the game, the player takes on the role of a wandering samurai who is drawn into a conflict between the Kurofu family and the Akadama Clan over an iron foundry. As the player meets both sides in the dispute, the player will begin to make the choices that will shape the outcome of the conflict. Deception and betrayal are tools at the player’s disposal, but ultimately combat will be the final deciding factor.

Codes

Cheat Codes (PAL Version)
In sword select screen, hold L2+R1 and press square, square, left, left, square, right, circle - Add random sword

During the game pause, hold L1+R1, then press right, up, left, down, right, left, circle - Full Health

During the game pause, hold L1+R2, then press down, down, left, left, right, up, circle - Increase Durability

Codes (Complete Edition JP Version)

At the Sword Inventory screen, press Down (x4), Right (x2), Left (x3), Right. - All Swords in Sword Inventory

On the Character Selection Screen, move to the ''Name Entry'' spot, and press L1, R1, L1, R1, L2, L2, R2+Square - Change Main Character Into Various Characters

During the game, press Start to go to the Menu Screen. Hold L1 and R1, then press Up, Down, Left, Right, Up, Down, Triangle. Life - Full Recovery

During the game, press Start. Hold L2 and R2, then press Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Up, Triangle - Sword Hardness +1

During a VS Mode battle, pause the game, and press L2, R2, L2, R2, L1, L1, R1+Square. - VS Mode Unlock Skills

Codes (JP Version)

At the Sword Inventory screen, press L1, Up, Down, R2, Left, Right, L1, Up, Down, then hold L1 + L2 + R1 and press Square - Add Random Sword to the Sword Inventory

On the Character Select Screen, press L1, R1, L2, R2, L2, R1, L1, Left (x4), R2+Square. Left & right - change character - Change Main Character Into Various Characters

Hold down R1 and rotate the left analog stick, after 6 circles your eye will flash, and keep flashing every 2 rotations - Eye Flash

During the game, press Start. Hold L1 and L2, then press Up, Down, Up, Down, Left, Right, Square Life - Full Recovery

During the game, press Start. Hold R1 and R2, then press Right (x7), Left, Down, Up, Square - Sword Hardness +1

At the title screen, hold L1 and R2, then press Right and Square simultaneously - Unlock VS Mode

During a VS Mode battle, pause the game, hold R1 and press Left, Left, Right, Right, L1, L1, L2, L2, L1, Right, Left - VS Mode all skills available

Gameplay footage from this great samurai-based title: