Recently, I learned that the PS2 Masterpiece, Way of the Samurai was ported to the PSP...In Japan only, unfortunately. However, I found a patch that translates 95% of the game into English!
Naturally, I picked up the game, and I loved every minute of it! Here's why:Gameplay: The Gameplay is that of an Action RPG...sort of. Instead of leveling up, you pick up Swords throughout your adventure, and THEY are what have levels, as opposed to your character having levels. In simple terms, there's blocking, weak attacks, and heavy attacks, depending on what button you press.
Story: You play the role of a Ronin (Masterless Samurai): Yourself. You can customize him from name to appearance. Anyway, he wanders into Town one day, only to find a girl being tormented by local goons. That's where it gets interesting. From there on, you choose your own path. It's quite literally YOUR story. There are a total of 6 resolutions to your adventure.
Music: The music is what you'd expect from a Samurai Game: Traditional Japanese Music, save for the battle themes, which have a rock 'n roll sound.
My personal experience: I loved this game! My main gripe is that it's WAY too short, but it's still REALLY fun. The ending I got details the end of the Samurai at the hands of the Meiji Government, which really sucked. Hopefully, I get a better ending next time.
Score: 8.5/10
Time it took me to get my 1st ending: 1HR 20M
