This is one of the best samurai games. The story is 9/10, just needs to be longer. The graphics are 8/10. Self explanatory there. Sound is 6/10. I listen to headphones while I play, so this doesn't matter. The people need to talk, not make grunting sounds. Also, it needs better music. Gameplay is 8/10, just needs to be more places and people and sword styles. Overall it is 9/10. Not the average, but I don't care about the music and the talking. The graphics need to be improved. The story also needs to be longer. This improves on Way of the Samurai 2, but I hate the story on Way of the Samurai.