Way of the Samurai 3

Way of the Samurai 3 is an adventure game by Acquire for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 video game consoles. This title is the sequel to the previous two Way of the Samurai games originally released on the PlayStation 2 platform. This game occurs within the Sengoku period (15th - 17th centuries), which is historically known as the "Warring States period." The plot revolves around a new feudal lord, who has recently rose to power through a violent overthrow of his predecessor. As a ronin (masterless samurai) the player is directly involved in the story by choosing detailed dialog options which can result in 1 of 22 different endings. Way of the Samurai 3 also implements a companion system, allowing the player to choose from numerous non-playable female characters to help them complete tasks at hand, such as making sticky rice cakes. Way of the Samurai 3 was released on October 13th, 2009.