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Way of the Samurai 3

Way of the Samurai 3

71/100
13 ratings2008Easy to run

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1080p performance

Way of the Samurai 3 estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps999 fps901 fps
RTX 4070999 fps999 fps951 fps773 fps
RX 7800 XT999 fps999 fps838 fps681 fps
RTX 3080999 fps999 fps815 fps662 fps
RTX 4060 Ti999 fps962 fps770 fps625 fps
RTX 3070999 fps877 fps702 fps570 fps
RTX 4060991 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RTX 3060849 fps679 fps543 fps442 fps
GTX 1660 Super616 fps492 fps394 fps320 fps

1440p performance

Way of the Samurai 3 estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RTX 4090999 fps999 fps999 fps999 fps
RX 7900 XTX999 fps999 fps999 fps966 fps
RTX 5080999 fps999 fps999 fps911 fps
RTX 4080 Super999 fps999 fps999 fps855 fps
RTX 4070 Ti999 fps999 fps832 fps676 fps
RTX 4070999 fps892 fps713 fps579 fps
RX 7800 XT982 fps785 fps628 fps510 fps
RTX 3080955 fps764 fps611 fps497 fps
RTX 4060 Ti902 fps722 fps577 fps469 fps
RTX 3070823 fps658 fps526 fps428 fps
RTX 4060743 fps594 fps475 fps386 fps
RTX 3060637 fps509 fps408 fps331 fps
GTX 1660 Super462 fps369 fps295 fps240 fps

4K performance

Way of the Samurai 3 estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090999 fps951 fps761 fps618 fps
RTX 4090999 fps883 fps706 fps574 fps
RX 7900 XTX991 fps792 fps634 fps515 fps
RTX 5080934 fps747 fps598 fps486 fps
RTX 4080 Super877 fps702 fps562 fps456 fps
RTX 4070 Ti693 fps555 fps444 fps361 fps
RTX 4070594 fps475 fps380 fps309 fps
RX 7800 XT524 fps419 fps335 fps272 fps
RTX 3080509 fps408 fps326 fps265 fps
RTX 4060 Ti481 fps385 fps308 fps250 fps
RTX 3070439 fps351 fps281 fps228 fps
RTX 4060396 fps317 fps254 fps206 fps
RTX 3060340 fps272 fps217 fps177 fps
GTX 1660 Super246 fps197 fps158 fps128 fps

Minimum Hardware

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DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics card with 512Mb RAM and support for v3 shaders

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Processor
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2.13GHz Intel Core2 Duo or equivalent

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1 GB

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"Way of the Samurai 3," released in 2008, is an action-adventure RPG that immerses players in the tumultuous Sengoku era of Japan. Players assume the role of a mysterious lone samurai, navigating a richly detailed world filled with memorable characters and challenging moral choices. The atmospheric setting and dynamic gameplay, where every decision shapes the story, make it a standout title in the genre, inviting players to explore villages, battlefields, and elaborate castles.

For those considering a PC setup to run "Way of the Samurai 3," it is quite accessible thanks to its relatively low requirements. An entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 400 can deliver a decent gaming experience while maintaining smooth FPS, even on moderate graphics settings. With just 1 GB of RAM needed, most systems built in the last decade should handle this title well, making it perfect for casual gamers looking to enjoy the adventure without the need for cutting-edge hardware.

If you're a fan of action RPGs and appreciate games that hinge on choice and consequence, "Way of the Samurai 3" comes highly recommended despite its mixed rating of 71/100. Its unique blend of storytelling and gameplay mechanics offers a rewarding experience for those willing to dive into its rich narrative.

Performance profile

November 2008 release. Way of the Samurai 3 targets mid-2000s-to-early-2010s hardware — any modern entry-level GPU (GTX 1650 tier or newer integrated graphics) handles it at 1080p Ultra without breaking a sweat.

Way of the Samurai 3 is a narrative-driven experience — a rock-solid 60 FPS is plenty. Prioritise resolution and image quality (AA, anisotropic filtering) over chasing high-refresh framerates.

Extremely light — Way of the Samurai 3 runs at 60 FPS 1080p on any integrated GPU (Intel Iris Xe, AMD Radeon Graphics) or a decade-old discrete card like the GTX 1050. A current-gen RTX 4060 pushes 4K Ultra without effort.

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