Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story

PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch Ι Genre: Chanbara Action Game

Led by strict codes of honor, and always ready to forge deep allegiances in Japan history we can find for types of warriors who have transcended time, keeping their popularity even in our era: ninja, ashigaru, sōhei, and obviously samurai. Brave, loyal, noble, and respected everywhere; samurai are legendary heroes who, since several centuries ago, fought the war to become an actual global pop-icon, emerged victoriously.
Zatoichi, Rurouni Kenshin, and Goemon Ishikawa XIII are only some of the greatest warriors, but many other ones starred in countless manga, anime, and video games. For example, titles like Samurai Shodown, Sengoku Basara or Samurai Warriors presented this warrior caste in a very epic way; turning all of them as legendary superheroes equipped with almost supernatural powers, but in the crowded gaming world there’s a specific series who portrays samurai in a historically faithful way, its name is Way of the Samurai!
Set between the 15th century and the 19th century; the first chapter appeared in 2002 for PlayStation 2. Set in the 11^th year of Meiji Era (1878), this adventure game sees a ronin called Kenji experience the deep social revolution implemented by Emperor Meiji that will drive Japan into the modern era. Starting from the remote village of Rokkotsu Pass, Kenji witnesses many big changes including the first railway system, and a proto-industrial iron foundry. This mix of previously unknown innovations and feudal past is a little bit confusing not only for him, but also for all the inhabitants of this locality, and this generates conflicts between clans to get more richness and prestige.

Showing the life of a person in a so faithfully, since the first chapter the players can choose between many destinies for the main character; the Choose Your Own Adventure feature allow us to experience multi-branched stories in which many decisions must be taken, each one affects the whole story enormously, and for example, we can decide to protect to hopeless villagers from the attacks of bands of outlaws or on the contrary ignore their requests, and continue the wandering life of a rōnin. Every episode of the series has been praised globally for its stories, side-activities, customization systems, and multiple endings that provide a radical experience like any other one.
Eight years have passed since the last episode, Way of the Samurai 4 for PlayStation 3, and now the time to sharpen the katana to live another exciting adventure in medieval Japan with Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story for PS4 & NS.

Swords, martial arts, and a copy of the Hagakure are all the things you need to make another day. Wear your geta to walk the way of the samurai; the swordsmith Dojima needs your help to rescue her beautiful daughter Nanami which has been taken as hostage due to a big debt with some rough people. In change, he will forge the best katana of the whole Land of the Rising Sun, wield them, and see how you can make a name for yourself in the chaos. Featuring its traditionally legendary hack and slash action, Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story is enriched by a new sword forging mechanics, vast & wide dungeons, and last but not least a plethora of dynamic fighting styles that will make you the Dojima’s ultimate weapon. Thanks to its freedom, there is more than one route you can develop your story; choose your destiny betraying your allies and go under a new faction, join the battle or watch them from afar without intervening, and talk with all the good old mates from the previous episodes; just remember that the fate of Dojima & Nanami rests within your hands.

Don’t be shy, your courage can turn yourself into a living legend; with Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story for PS4 & NS flashing steel becomes the ultimate weapon of vengeance. Fend off your enemies digitally or physically… a piece at a time!!!

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