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Intro Way Out East inside and introduce the lord of the land to
the business end of your weapon of choice,
Congratulations, you just made a very, then watch the consequences.
very wise choice. Whether you’ve played
the Way of the Samurai series in the past The results of those actions are at their
and decided to dip your toe into the pool of heart the definition of what this game
next-gen feudal Japanese sandbox fun or offers — what the series has always
just snagged it on a lark, you’ve scooped offered, but the newest entry into the series
up one of the most unique open-ended is deeper, more varied, and adapts in a
games available today. Plus, you’ve got greater number of ways than ever before.
this handy dandy little cheat sheet to help Multiple endings, dozens upon dozens of
speed you along whatever path you’ve weapons (including the ability to make
chosen, something we’re hoping will your own from hundreds of different parts)
help you get even more out of an already and a destiny that will change according
incredibly varied game. to your actions are all waiting for you.
Hopefully, though, you’ll learn about a few
When one hears the phrase “sandbox of the least obvious options in the coming
adventure,” there tends to be immediate pages. After all, what good is a strategy
visions of jacking cars or getting into guide if you can’t get at least a few super-
massive shootouts. As there were neither secret hints along the way?
cars nor semi-automatic weapons in Japan
during the Warring States Era, you’ll have
to re-think the concept of open world
here. That’s a good thing, though, because
unlike other games that promise unlimited
freedom, in Way of the Samurai 3, you
really can do just about anything you
want. Be the good guy, follow the code of
bushido and opt to side with one of two
major warring factions, defend the village
that takes you in after a massive, bloody
battle or simply ignore it all and pick
and choose your allegiances as you see
fit…or become a walking angel of death,
slaughtering bandits and innocents alike.
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History In the Beginning crime family and the magistrates, vie for
control of Amahara with the townspeople
Brought to you by the fine folks at caught in the middle.
Acquire, the same developer responsible
for the original Tenchu games, Way of the Like the previous two games, Way of the
Samurai has always taken a semi-historical Samurai 3 throws you in the middle of
angle. Though the situations and people two major warring clans, the Fujimori and
in the games don’t follow actual events Ouka, with the sleepy village of Takatane
throughout Japanese history to the brush suffering from the conflict. Common to
stroke, they paint at least a faithful picture all three games are the four basic options
of the cultures, activities, and practices of for alignment: the village, either one of
the time. the two clans, or none of the above, and
you’re free to switch as you see fit, not
just allowing for but actively encouraging
Strategy
The series started back on the PlayStation
2 more than seven and a half years ago, multiple playthroughs.
and starred Kenji, a ronin (masterless
samurai) that wandered into the middle of In fact, with each playthrough, you’ll
a conflict between the Akadama clan and accrue Samurai Points, currency that
the Kurou family in the small mountain allows you to purchase unlockables, plus
village of Rokkotsu Pass. a unique title out of dozens of possible
options depending on how you’ve played
Way of the Samurai 2 followed a few years that particular route through the story.
later, once again placing players in the Finishing a particular story, either living
geta of a ronin (this time male or female), or dying by the sword, will also unlock
as they pass out at the gates of Amahara, more customization options, allowing your
a central trading hub on a conflict-ridden character to look wildly different from the
island. Again, two main factions, the Aoto handful of choices your first time out.
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Strategies The Basics style of combat or a set of weapons and
moves.
Best thought of as a distillation of the Multiple playthroughs are also a means of
combat of the previous two games, Way growing as a weapon wielder; since you’re
of the Samurai 3 affords a simple set able to keep everything you earned with
of commands: block most strikes by each successive playthrough, your Samurai
holding a button, attack with a quick or Points become something of a shortcut;
heavy strike, and use button inputs to mix if you’ve grown attached to a weapon,
things up. What starts as a simple series you can use those points to buy more
of quick button presses will become very, advanced moves. Since you can only carry
very complex and deep indeed as you three weapons at a time, slow but steady
continue to use a particular weapon. If investment into a handful of different
you find you’ve grown attached to one of disciplines will allow you to become far
the weapons, you can visit returning fave more deadly in repeated trips through the
Doujima, a blacksmith who will upgrade game than if you just tried to do everything
your stats or get the weapon appraised to in one go.
boost things further.
Factions Here’s the Story... of
Looting corpses and searching for ready- a Lovely Family...
made weapons is all well and good, but
there’s a better — and far more varied -Fujimori-
— way to deal out justice or death: you As Amana’s current rulers, the Fujimori
can make your own. Broken down into are at once seen as a controlling force and
different means of wielding them and their a source of oppression. Shuzen Fujimori,
origins (one-handed, ninja, fencing, along the Lord of the land, however, is a rather
with high, middle, low and side stances), obvious target, not only from the disdain
each weapon class has completely different of the common villagers, but from the rival
moves to unlock, and is broken into Ouka band that has assembled to try to
traditional swords or spears, offering an combat him and what he represents as an
almost ridiculous amount of variety to how iron-fisted unifier of the land.
you dispense with cold steel introductions.
-Ouka-
Weapons Tools of the Blade Led by the impressively rotund Genjuro
Matsuzaki, the Ouka are something of an
The key to using (and indeed making) ad-hoc counter to the Fujimori. Rather
different weapons is to consider things than relying on those that are the strongest
like their speed and available attacks. or most capable, the Ouka simply seek to
Unlocking everything the first time through build their numbers by way of recruiting
the game isn’t the key; instead, think of those that take issue with the Fujimori’s
each trip through the story as a Choose oppression of the people. They may not
Your Own Adventure book in digital form have the outright skill to combat their
— with the very important difference of rivals, but if they can use the combined ire
being able to keep all the perks you’ve and hatred of their followers, they may be
acquired along the way with past trips able to overthrow the current rulers.
(stuff like moves and stats, among others)
with you in successive plays. Once you’ve -Takatane Village-
understood this very important distinction, The biggest casualties of any local conflict
you’ll be able to concentrate on a particular are always those that have tried to live
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there peacefully before any fighting ever -Genjuro-
began. Munechika, the village head, A big man with an even
used to be a samurai himself, but gave bigger goal: overthrow
up any sense of fealty or perceived honor Shuzen. It’s probably a
and instead seeks only to keep his loose good thing, then, that he
collection of aging farmers and precocious has some equally pissed off
youngsters from completely giving up and committed officers at
hope despite the ongoing feuds between his side, because his army
the two rival factions. is… well, let’s call them
“inexperienced.”
Characters Meet the Cast
-Yuma Umemiya-
-Nameless- An interesting source of
The untitled samurai left at death’s door sibling rivalry, Yuma’s
brother is Shinnosuke.
Strategy
after a massive conflict, this is you in all
your potential badassery. Will you choose His alliance with
to give aid to one of the three major groups Genjuro is borne of deep
in need, or will you simply observe from animosity and a clear
afar? Or will you slaughter all that you divide in beliefs on how
see in a quest of tireless bloodshed? The to best serve Amana.
choice is yours.
-Shuzen-
Fujimori’s Lord and
ruler, his staid approach
-Osei- to regulating order and
A soft-spoken but ultimately what he feels is eventual
important girl that offers more prosperity has left those
than her simple demeanor and less fortunate with
stand-offishness would suggest. something of a chip on
their shoulder.
-Kota-
A boy who lives with his -Shinnosuke-
older sister Osei in Takatane Brother to Yuma and Shuzen’s
Village. Although he right hand man. He possesses
admires samurai, he acts as plenty of skill and is committed
if he hates them in front of to the pursuit of a unified Amana
his sister. under Fujimori rule.
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-Princess Araragi- Title: Can You Eliminate 100?
Sometimes, one takes a trophy Description: A gang of outcasts arrived
wife because it’s nice to be seen at the Guard Gate, and the villains are
with her. But Princess Araragi plotting a crime against Amana. Go there
is not just a trophy wife, and and dispose them in order to win back the
even Shuzen may not know what villagers’ trust.
she’s completely capable of. Tips: A samurai never flees from battle.
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Title: Stop the Violence! Title: Silence the Big Mouth!
Description: The farmers have been Description: A Fujimori’s minion has been
suffering oppression from Fujimori Clan. bragging about his new weapon. Proceed
Three villagers, who couldn’t stand the to Castle Amana and break his weapon as
poverty any longer, turned into thugs and punishment.
headed for Omiki Town. Stop them at Tips: The green spear looks cheap, and
any cost. defending just might be the key.
Tips: You don’t need to get into
unnecessary fights. Title: Beauty and the Beast!
Description: A village girl was kidnapped
Title: Assassinate Lord Shuzen! by a vicious outcast. Proceed to the old
Description: Shuzen Fujimori has been temple at the Road and punish him.
oppressing the villagers with severe taxes. Tips: Not all who are kidnapped are
According to an informer, Lord Shuzen thankful after being rescued.
will be in Omiki Town tonight. Go there
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and kill him! Title: The Big Boss!
Tips: Lord Shuzen would probably stay Description:Bandits are making their home
somewhere nice for the night. on the Road. Find their boss and kill him!
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Title: Oryo’s Interest! Title: Hostage!
Description: Oryo has shown interest in Description: A member of Ouka Clan is
you. Proceed to Kuchihagahara at nightfall being held hostage by Fujimori’s men.
and find out her intentions. They are in Kuchihagahara. Go and
Tips: Be prepared for anything to happen. rescue him.
Tips: Try not getting the hostage involved
-Joji of Castle Minori- in the fight.
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-Kiyonari of Castle Amana- Title: Samurai Punisher is Coming!
Description: The Ashigaru Sergeant of
Title: Samurai Punisher is Coming! Fujimori Clan stole an important document
Description: A notorious thief known for and is currently on the run. Head to the
his pick pocketing is hiding at the Road. Road where he’s hiding and use Blunt
Find him and give him ten beatings. Use Attack to capture him.
Blunt Attack to make him renounce his
crimes. Title: Eliminate Them All!
Tips: Blunt kicking will do the job as well. Description: Ouka Clan and a group of
outcasts have started a fight, which led to
Title: The Lone Guard! a fierce battle at the Road. Eliminate them
Description: Serve as a Rear Guard at all!
the Road to help the Fujimori samurai
retreat. Stop 100 Ouka Clan members with Title: Ghost Sightings in Amana!
everything you have. Success in this job Description: A killer disguised as a ghost
Strategy
will remove your stigma. is murdering people at the Guard Gate. The
identity of the killer is unknown. Wait until
Title: Rise of Fujimori Samurai! nightfall and eliminate the killer.
Description: Defeat 100 Ouka Clan Tips: Blunt attacking may save your life.
members found in Kuchihagahara.
Complete the job and you’ll be recognized Title: Fujimori’s Ninjas!
as a Fujimori samurai. Description: Fujimori elites, who want a
full-scale war against Ouka Clan, ordered
Title: Run for Your Life! three ninjas to assassinate Ouka Clan’s
Description: You must compete against soft-liners. Proceed to Castle Minori and
Kiyonari in a race. Go through the main eliminate the ninjas.
gate, followed by the outer gate, then Tips: Don’t give them a chance to sheathe
return to the starting point through the rear their weapon.
gate. The first one back wins.
Tips: He never said it was only one lap Title: Samurai Punisher is Coming!
around the castle. Description: A samurai general is plotting
Title: Baby Abduction! to kill Lord Shuzen. Assassinate him at the
Description: In order to rescue the Guard Gate and don’t let anyone see you,
kidnapped babies, you must fight the or they may assume it’s a sanction by a
kidnappers who show up to receive Samurai Punisher.
ransom. Speak to Kiyonari regarding the
meeting place. Title: The Homeless Mighty God!
Tips: Bring the babies back to Kiyonari Description: Tonight is the night to kill Joji
before doing anything to the kidnappers. of Ouka Clan, a.k.a. the “Homeless Mighty
God.” Kiyonari’s men will lure and corner
Title: Who’s Who? him. Proceed to Kuchihagahara and
Description: Find the real thief among the finish him.
three suspects in Omiki Town. Use Blunt Tips: Why trust Kiyonari when he never
Attack to capture the crook. trusted you?
Tips: Ask Kiyonari about the
characteristics of the thief.
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Partners We Are Not Alone After progressing through the game,
Yukino will appear in Omiki Town
New to Way of the Samurai 3 is the ability between 18:00 and 0:00. Her job is a
to recruit tag-alongs into your adventure. bodyguard, so if you decide to hire her for
Partners are important for accomplishing 100 Yen, she will join you through
multiple tasks, and not all of them are the night.
about slicing and dicing. In fact, getting to
know a Partner and working with him or Yuzu – Mother
her is the only way to accomplish certain
Jobs in the game. Perhaps more subjective
to the whims of time and location, gaining
the services of a Partner requires a very
specific set of qualifiers. Luckily, you’ve
got us to help you out with them.
Momiji – Tomboy
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Kasumi – Big Sister Misaki – Maid
After you have gained a lot of trust from Once you have succeeded at the “Beauty
all four of the people in charge of jobs, and the Beast!” job from Oryo in Omiki
Kasumi will appear in Omiki Town Town, Misaki will appear behind Oryo
Strategy
between 12:00 and 18:00. She will join between 6:00 and 12:00. Just by selecting
you if you select “If you allow me, I shall “Come with me” during the conversation
call you sister” during the conversation with her, she will accompany you.
with her. From the second time and on,
she will join you if you select, “Sister, I’ll Hinagiku – Sexy
follow you to the end of the world.”
Hiiragi – Naive
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Kana – Servant Once your trust rate from all four of the
people in charge of jobs is very low, Osada
will appear in Omiki Town between 20:00
and 2:00. For her to become your partner,
you will need to do a Shameful Slash on
Osada, and then talk to her. If you fail, she
will start attacking you, so it will be better
to go out of the map once.
Ensen – Apprentice
Osada – Whore
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with her, select “How about the -Weapon Specific Title Appraisal-
samurai in front of you?” and she will Title Weapon Requirement Effect
accompany you. Mighty Manji- Weapon Attack +80
Kabura level 20 or
Nyanya – Bitch more
Mystic Kabura- Weapon Attack +60,
Sutegi level 30 or Defense +40
more
Organic Short Weapon Attack +35,
Green level 10 or Defense +35
Onion more
You’re My Hoe Killed 1,500 Defense
people or +140
more
Frozen Tuna Weapon Attack +40,
level 25 or Defense +60
more
Strategy
Common Stick/ None None
Broom
For Nyanya to appear, you will need to
apologize towards the cats in Takatane
Village, Castle Amana, Omiki Town, and Manji-Kabura
the Road and have all four of them like you
to the point where they follow you around.
Once that is done, Nyanya will appear at
the Guard Gate between 9:00 and 15:00.
Select “I’d like to protect you,” and she
will become your partner.
Rare Weapons
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Kabura-Sutegi My Hoe
Description: This sword was created using Description: It’s not known whose hoe this
the legendary forging method of a far off is, but it has “My Hoe” written on the grip.
land. It is said that it was once wielded by Path to Obtain: This is a rare weapon
a wanderer who completely traversed the that only Shuzen carries. On Instant Kill
legendary caverns. difficulty, you have a 15% chance of
Path to Obtain: After obtaining the Manji- obtaining this weapon after killing Shuzen.
Kabura, talk to the Fabled Merchant and Though the chances are low, it is easy
listen to the story about the Kabura-Sutegi. to tell if Shuzen is wielding this weapon
Once that is over, the Nameless Samurai or not by appearance, so you can move
will appear in front of the blacksmith’s between maps until you see him wielding
shop at night in Takatane Village. If it and avoid unnecessary battles.
you kill him, you will be able to obtain
the weapon. Tuna
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Stick Broom
Description: A broken stick. An item that Description: Normally used for cleaning.
every samurai has wielded at least once. This will require extreme forging if used as
Path to Obtain: Typically the villagers a weapon.
carry this weapon, but even without Path to Obtain: You can easily get this
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killing them, you are able to pick them weapon if you kill Gajiro who is cleaning
up in places like Takatane Village, in Omiki Town or Posting Station.
Kuchihagahara, and Castle Minori. If you However, if you do not want to lower
wish to obtain it through the villagers, your trust rate, you can try obtaining
on Instant Kill difficulty, you have a one by killing the villagers in the “Stop
75% chance of obtaining one through the Violence!” job by Misae in Takatane
the “Bloodshed in Kuchihagahara!”, and Village, and the “Clear the Way!” job
“Blood for False Accusations!” job from by Oryo in Omiki Town, though there is
Oryo in Omiki Town. only a 10% chance for the villagers to be
wielding one.
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