Samurai Western Review (PS2)

[@realkingofantarctica]

I think the most fascinating thing about the PS2's library isn't the countless magnum opus' or series peaks, it's the hidden gems that you learn about through unlikely means, only to get deeply interested in.

[@azurethewolf8518]

Man, does this take me back. I used to play and replay this game countless times, dodge rolling through gunfire and cutting cowboys in two was always awesome, gory fun. Thank you so much for reviewing one of my childhood favorites!

[@Nov-5062]

I considered myself a dude who knew a lot of games, so I was very surprised to find out that I never heard of most the games on this channel, and it made me really curious. Thank you for showing all of those cool obscure titles.

[@ohamatchhams]

The fact that a lot of these hidden gems of 3D actions games didn't get remaster ports on next gen and obviously PC after all these years, compared to the more known ones is a bleak reality of this world

[@wiiseeyou]

Still, emulation picks up the preservation slack left by the industry as a whole. Wish libraries would also step in to help with this task, as they already focus on trying to preserve books, and a bit of music and film, for different communitys around the world

[@FateStaySaged]

I went out of my way to buy a PS2

[@jeanyve_person]

That Kenshin Author joke really flipping got me! Thank you for this gift!

[@Horatio787]

Top tier joke.

[@TheCromulentMan]

the blood spray noise sounds beautiful

[@salas0727]

I still have this game, god I wish this got an HD remix

[@BobExcalibur]

3:02 Colonel Campbell was secretly based all along. Kidding aside, I'm glad to see this game get a more involved look as I think it sailed past most people who would really enjoy it. Its not incredibly deep but its got the presentation and feedback that counts. You compare it to other mid-market action brawler games from the PS2 era like Samurai Seven and it leaves most of them in the dust. Thanks for covering it man.

[@Aboveup]

Oh man, that Seven Samurai game on PS2. I completely forgot that even existed. What a thing that was. I really wish the Way of the Samurai devs tried out going full action at least once more. They took to it so naturally just with this one take on it.

[@Nathan-rb3qp]

I honestly first heard his voice in Ben 10.

[@GunGai]

Pretty crazy a physical copy of this game cost $200

[@piglank420]

One of the first PS2 games I played. I was too young to recall details but had a fun time. Cover art was kinda sick too.

[@SuperOtakuKyo]

Love the Way of the Samurai games. If I can ever afford to get a copy of Samurai Western, I will check it out.

[@hunterellis645]

Love your videos man, I can't get enough. This is the exact kind of channel I was looking for. Keep up the good work!

[@wiiseeyou]

This looks really cool, kind of like a faster, lighter No More Heroes. Tip for a great action brawler game is Castelvania Lords of Shadow, I started thinking of it watching this review fore some reason. The game got a lot of flack for being a button-masher, but play it on the hardest difficulty (you don't have to unlock) and the game becomes a much more fun, tactics-focus, rhythm-action game.

[@main_rouge]

Yes Renjou Desperado is great, strong Sunabozu/Desert punk vibes, I recommend too if you liked one or the other.

[@Aboveup]

You know what? I never watched Sunabozu. I should change that.

[@LutraLovegood]

That Rurouni Kenshin author joke killed me What happened to that construction thing video? I was going to watch it but it's unavailable.

[@thegobbojones]

That Watsuki joke made me both laugh and grimace, nice!

[@d_ruggs]

I wish the team that worked on this and the Way of the Samurai games was still around. I feel like with todays new tools for game development that are making it easier than ever, they'd be able to make such a good way of the samurai game, because I think those games have some of the best and most unique game design choices that I wish more people took inspiration from. The whole idea of a replayable open world with insanely divergent stories that the player can choose from and shape however they like, finish in 5-8 hours, and replay again and again, is a brilliant one.

[@Aboveup]

Look up Kamiwaza. Might not be a new game, it's an old PS2 game they made around the same time as this. But it's getting a new release, with western localization this time. Hopefully it's the start of a comeback of sorts, but even if it isn't, it's still nice to see at least something they made get a comeback like this.

[@samuel.jpg.1080p]

Acquire, the developer is still around but now they're making Octopath Traveler games

[@Nathan-rb3qp]

Oh my gosh they got the voice actor of Roy Campbell for this game!

[@stankbuddha]

i could NEVER get the timing to dodge bullets . the outfit options are amazing

[@evandigga]

For some reason, I totally forgot all the hours I spent pouring into this game with my ridiculous outfits. Thank you for this blast from the past!

[@jobojoe1]

Love your videos!

[@Aboveup]

Thank you!

[@HSnake5]

You can also unlock Ralph, steve bloom in blue, and play the campaign not as a model swap but as a character that can't style like Gojiro but that still wields a gun. It's been so long so I might be tripping, but I swear you could Co-op the game when you unlock Ralph too.

[@Horatio787]

You can co-op. I never did it because I had no neighbors to play with, but it's there.

[@ZetaAlphon]

This looks awesome. I remember seeing this game around back in the day, but never checked it out. Now I’m going to have to look into finding a copy.

[@crozraven]

Wow... the moveset of this old game is so similar with Nioh games (Dual Swords).

[@WildSaber]

The game's simplicity reminds me of Shinobi (PS2)

[@Wolfdogg]

I've been holding off on watching this video until I got to play the game myself. I finally finished it myself, so I'm finally watching it. In retrospect, this might actually be my favorite PS2-era action game, even edging out the DMC trilogy and the GoW games. DMC3's really the only contender, but it mainly wins out due to polish, while I think Samurai Western had way more satisfying gameplay.

[@remytron83]

I’m so mad that I sold this game. It’s too expensive to get it back now. 😢

[@john94949]

Emulation fixes your situation.

[@xXbabyboii95Xx]

Had my dad rent this for me at blockbuster as a kid me and brother played it like crazy…you think it’s single player but its a hidden co-op feature and me any my brother replayed the game countless times

[@ariadzmin]

This game is amazing!! The combat flow is so good! And I love the ridiculous customization options. I remember having a train chimney on my head as I slashed my way through the game. Wish they would do a sequel or a remake!

[@withoutcontextanimeedition3832]

This is probably the 1st violent game I played,

[@remedy334]

Who knows maybe they'll bring alot of these back,seeing as all these new Japanese type games are now coming out soon or being made

[@Wladislav]

Quality Rurouni Kenshin shoutouts.

[@rampageriseden]

Loved this game

[@josephblankenship3293]

I'm just sad that this game is not available for ps3 or ps4 plus ps5 like this was lite back then and I think they should make more of the story of Samurai Western like this game is a 7 out of 10 for me 😊

[@garrettspencer3887]

Good game just supported you

[@KekkanSeihin]

#justacommentofappreciation

[@tumate45]

There is actually a really powerfull deflect wich is more like a timed parry. If you dont press the deflect button where the bullets go everywhere, but cut at the moment bullets would hit you, the bullets go back to the sender, the black sheriff tought me about this all too well

[@jemasptaetn4727]

This game was dope

[@Arunnejiro]

10:38 bruh , damn

[@capofthink]

Samurai Western, In A Nutshell: _"ALL-RIGHT, PIN-HEAD!! YOUR TIME IS UP!!"_

[@Daviddododo]

Will yu be checking out God Hand? I heard the combat is deceptively deep and fun

[@Gentlemans_Area]

10:38 Wow

[@Miguel-fk8xq]

Player Ghost of tsushima meet Red Dead Redemption

[@john94949]

Scene 2 features a voice over where it describes that the samurai came into town "like a prairie breeze." Sounds similar to 'he came into town like a fart in the wind."

[@charliewebster7726]

Not so much in terms of gameplay, but Samurai Western's vibe kind of reminds me of God Hand. Very zany. Gameplay looks more like Blood Will Tell, which I have. & so I question if I really need another rare PS2 hack & slash...

[@szeltovivarsydroxan9944]

When you instantly recognize Paul Eiing or Steve Blum xD

[@tarquinfelding1392]

This game has been on my list for years this and rising zan idk some games I want just bc I looked in a game book as a kid and said this looks cool I have get it on lus I like cowboy ninja and samurai games some games I’ll get even if the game book gave it bad reviews just like they did with x2 wolverines revenge and I thought that game was pretty good

[@305MrZooG305]

Is this a sekiro reference 😅

[@boss_galaga94]

So frustrating that I bought this game for 14 dollars one day now it's 200 frickin bucks

[@choicetaco44]

This game is expensive as FUCK!!!!