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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = Way of the Samurai 3 - Cover.jpg | |cover = Way of the Samurai 3 - Cover.jpg | ||
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Acquire}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Acquire}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ghostlight}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Ghostlight|Former}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Spike Chunsoft|Current}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Gamebryo}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 23, 2016}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 23, 2016}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | DLC}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Hack and slash, Open world}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Japan}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Way of the Samurai}} | ||
|steam appid = 427510 | |steam appid = 427510 | ||
|steam appid side = 428310,428311,428312 | |steam appid side = 428310,428311,428312 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 2064851015 |
+ | |gogcom id side = 1215553067, 1118483690 | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
|wikipedia = Way of the Samurai 3 | |wikipedia = Way of the Samurai 3 | ||
+ | |mobygames = way-of-the-samurai-3 | ||
+ | |igdb = way-of-the-samurai-3 | ||
+ | |hltb = 11114 | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
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'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
− | {{--}} Based on the standard version of the game, not the PLUS edition. | + | {{--}} Based on the standard version of the game, not the PLUS edition (only available in Japan for PS3). |
{{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | {{--}} Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. | ||
{{--}} Very limited graphics settings menu. | {{--}} Very limited graphics settings menu. | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [http://www.samurai3.jp/ Official site] - Japanese | {{mm}} [http://www.samurai3.jp/ Official site] - Japanese | ||
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{GOG.com links|2064851015|way_of_the_samurai_series|for game series}} |
− | {{mm}} [ | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/427510/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
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{{Availability/row| Steam | 427510 | Steam | | | Windows}} | {{Availability/row| Steam | 427510 | Steam | | | Windows}} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | way_of_the_samurai_3 | DRM-free | Delisted 2021-03-21<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/way_of_the_samurai_3_delisting/post1|title=Way of the Samurai 3 delisting, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=2021-06-19}}</ref> | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
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{{DLC/row| Head and Outfit set | | Windows}} | {{DLC/row| Head and Outfit set | | Windows}} | ||
{{DLC/row| Weapon Set | | Windows}} | {{DLC/row| Weapon Set | | Windows}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===In-game BGM looping fix=== | ||
+ | {{--}} The in-game music does not loop properly. This mod attempts to fix the issue by replacing the default music files with long prelooped versions of them. | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Download the replacement files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Kardivevo|date=2023-11-05|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Download the archive with replacement files via [https://archive.org/details/WotS3BGMloop the Internet Archive]. | ||
+ | # Extract the archive's content into <code>{{P|game}}</code> and replace files when prompted to. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\WayOfTheSamurai3.ini}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Games\Ghostlight Ltd\Way of the Samurai 3\}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = true | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= | |widescreen resolution notes= | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
|4k ultra hd = true | |4k ultra hd = true | ||
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = |
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
|fov notes = Change <code>FOV=</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\WayOfTheSamurai3.ini</code> | |fov notes = Change <code>FOV=</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\WayOfTheSamurai3.ini</code> | ||
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|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/nvidia-anti-aliasing-guide-updated.357956/page-184#post-5380317 | + | |antialiasing notes = See [https://forums.guru3d.com/threads/nvidia-anti-aliasing-guide-updated.357956/page-184#post-5380317 here] for [[MSAA]]. |
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = unknown | |vsync = unknown | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = false | |60 fps = false | ||
− | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.< | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. Cap can be changed via <code>LockWindowFrameRate=</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\WayOfTheSamurai3.ini</code>, but raising it too far above 30 (ie, 60+) breaks certain elements of the game such as hitboxes and animation speed. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
+ | |hdr = false | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | ===Disable Depth of Field=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Edit the configuration file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Kardivevo|date=2023-11-05|comment=}}</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Find <code>EnableDOF=1</code> in <code>{{p|game}}\WayOfTheSamurai3.ini</code> | ||
+ | # Change it to <code>EnableDOF=0</code> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = true |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = true |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
− | |controller hotplug notes = | + | |impulse triggers notes = |
+ | |dualshock 4 = true | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= false | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = false | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = true | |haptic feedback = true | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Surround 5.1 mix is messed up | + | |surround sound notes = Surround 5.1 mix is messed up: some front sound effects plays from back speaker. |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
|mute on focus lost = true | |mute on focus lost = true | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = English | |language = English | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = French |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = German |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = true |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = false |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = true |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Japanese |
− | |interface = | + | |interface = false |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = true |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 9 | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0c |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|mantle support = | |mantle support = | ||
|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan versions = |
− | |vulkan | + | |vulkan notes = |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
− | |shader model versions = | + | |shader model versions = 3.0 |
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = false |
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minSM = 3 | |minSM = 3 | ||
|minVRAM = 512 MB | |minVRAM = 512 MB | ||
− | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible | + | |minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible |
|recOS = | |recOS = |
Latest revision as of 12:31, 5 November 2023
Developers | |
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Acquire | |
Publishers | |
Former | Ghostlight |
Current | Spike Chunsoft |
Engines | |
Gamebryo | |
Release dates | |
Windows | March 23, 2016 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | DLC |
Microtransactions | None |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Hack and slash, Open world |
Themes | Japan |
Series | Way of the Samurai |
Way of the Samurai | |
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Way of the Samurai 4 | 2015 |
Way of the Samurai 3 | 2016 |
Katana Kami: A Way of the Samurai Story | 2020 |
Kamiwaza: Way of the Thief | 2022 |
Key points
- Based on the standard version of the game, not the PLUS edition (only available in Japan for PS3).
- Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS.
- Very limited graphics settings menu.
General information
- Official site - Japanese
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Accessory Set | ||
Head and Outfit set | ||
Weapon Set |
Essential improvements
In-game BGM looping fix
- The in-game music does not loop properly. This mod attempts to fix the issue by replacing the default music files with long prelooped versions of them.
Download the replacement files[2] |
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|
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\WayOfTheSamurai3.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/427510/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Ghostlight Ltd\Way of the Samurai 3\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/427510/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Change FOV= in <path-to-game>\WayOfTheSamurai3.ini |
||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See here for MSAA. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 30 FPS. Cap can be changed via LockWindowFrameRate= in <path-to-game>\WayOfTheSamurai3.ini , but raising it too far above 30 (ie, 60+) breaks certain elements of the game such as hitboxes and animation speed. |
||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Disable Depth of Field
Edit the configuration file[3] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
---|---|---|
Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Surround 5.1 mix is messed up: some front sound effects plays from back speaker. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Japanese |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0c | |
Shader Model support | 3.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.13 GHz | Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3 support |
1 GB of VRAM |
Sound (audio device) | DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/427510/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (427510) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Way of the Samurai 3 delisting, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on 2021-06-19
- ↑ Verified by User:Kardivevo on 2023-11-05
- ↑ Verified by User:Kardivevo on 2023-11-05