Quality: The number of upgrades left that can be performed.Īlso, the 'Appraise' feature is able to make the swords upgraded more powerful.

Durability: Sword strength, increases the amount of tension the sword can generate before breaking (tension is generated by striking or blocking, and displayed using an on-screen meter).

Defense: Defensive strength, increases/decreases the amount of damage suffered when the player is struck by an opponent.

Attack: Attack strength, increases/decreases the amount of damage caused when an opponent is struck with the sword.

Here, he still serves as a blacksmith to enhance the player's swords.

The character Dojima from the previous game also makes an appearance, though not relating to the main plotline. Also, there are new weapons installed such as handclaws, and even odachi and bokken. Way of The Samurai 2 added two more stances, 'Fencing' stance in which the swordsman keep the sword sheathed until it is required to attack, and 'Two Hands' stance, in which the player is able to hold two swords at once.

Some special swords from the previous game are even available throughout it. Many swords have been added from the previous game. Amongst them are the inclusion of 'stance-breaker' attacks on nearly every weapon (which were previously available only to a select few of swords), simplified guard/parry system, and 'instant kill' techniques. Keeping true to the name, the combat systems from the original Way of the Samurai are carried over, albeit with some changes. A choice appears, introducing the player to the diverse life of a samurai. Soon thereafter, a little girl shares her riceball with the ronin, giving him/her energy. The player starts as a hungry ronin (who can be either male or female depending on the player's choice) who collapsed at the gate of a famous trading island-city called Amahara.

Way of the samurai 2 iso