It is up to you to decide which faction to support in an almighty conflict amongst the region's three powers and so direct the course of Japan's history in Way of the Samurai 4 from NIS America for the Sony PS3.

In Way of the Samurai 4, you must take on the role of a master-less samurai looking to establish yourself in this conflicted land of opportunity and uncertainty.

Set in he humble port town of Amihama during the mid 19th Century, several years after the arrival of the "black ships" from the West ended Japan's long history of cultural isolation.

Combining a mix of Japanese history, in the style of games like the Yakuza series. You must write your own legend, while changing others.

Join with the emperor and gain honor and bring back peace. Choose the side of the people and remove the government, for better or worse. Or choose a peaceful life amongst the outsiders of the British peacekeepers.

Take up your sword and change the history of 19th century Japan anyway you want!