Cheats & Guides

Way of the Samurai Cheats For PlayStation 2

  1. Falling Sakura Petals (JP Version)

    At the title screen, when there are no falling sakura petals (cherry blossom petals) on the screen, press the Square button to make sakura petals fall from the top of the screen.

    Additionally, at the title screen, when there are no falling sakura petals on the screen, hold L1 + L2 + R1 + R2, then press Square button to make a whole lot of sakura petals fall from the top of the screen.

    Contributed by: muni_shinobu 

  2. Make it Brighter

    Press & hold L1 + L2 then move the left analogin a circular motion.
    Light will come from your character's eyes (during the FMV too)

    Contributed by: Undergrads2003 

  3. Select the Girl Skin (PAL)

    When you win over 3000 points at the story mode, you received a message that allows you to select the girl skin. At the character select screen, push R1+START and your main character will change into the girl skin. This cheat only works after you receive the message.

    Contributed by: Herublade 

  4. Unlock Battle Mode(US)

    At title screen, hold L1 and R1, then press Circle and Square at the same time. It may take a few tries since it needs to be exactly at the same time. When you get it, you'll hear a chime and Battle Mode(VS Mode) for both 2P and CPU will be unlocked.

    Contributed by: Shinryu 

  5. Falling Cherry Blossom Petals(US Version)

    At the title screen, once the petals have stopped falling, press the Square button to make more petals fall. If you hold L1+L2+R1+R2 and then press the Square button, a lot of petals will fall.

    Contributed by: Shinryu 

  6. Play as Manji (JP Version)

    After accumulating 2000 GP (Game Points), start a new game, name your character ''ma n ji'' and you will start the game as Manji, the main character from the comic series ''Blade of the Immortal''.

    If you try to change your character's face or outfit, the character will return to normal.
    If you want to bring a sword from the vault, do so before you name the character.

    Contributed by: muni_shinobu 

  7. Codes (US Version)

    Effect Effect
    Go to the screen where you select your swords. Hold L1+R1 and press Circle, down, down, up, up, down, up, and circle. Add a random sword to the sword warehouse
    At the start new game screen, press L1, R1, R1, L2, L2, L2, R2, R2, R2+ Square. Left & Right change character. Character Change Code
    Hold down L2 + L1 and rotate the left analog stick, after 7 circles your eye will flash, and keep flashing every 2 rotations Eye Flash
    Press Start to go to to the sword menu. Hold L1 + L2, then press Down, Up, Down, Up, Right, Left, Circle. Restore Health
    During the game press start. Equip the sword you want to be harder. Hold R1+R2 and then press Right(x2),Left(x2),Down,Up,O. Sword Hardness +1
    Press pause in Vs. mode. Hold R1, then press R2, R2, L1, L1, L2, L2, then let go of R1 and hit R2 one more time. Unlock Sword Moves in Vs. Mode
    At the title screen hold L1 and R1,then press Circle and Square simultaneously Unlock Vs. mode

    Contributed by: GokuVegeta621, Shin7, JGolden, _Daijo, Venatov, shinobi_zer0_x 

  8. Cheat Codes (PAL Version)

    Effect Effect
    In sword select screen, hold L2+R1 and press square, square, left, left, square, right, circle Add random sword
    During the game pause, hold L1+R1, then press right, up, left, down, right, left, circle Full Health
    During the game pause, hold L1+R2, then press down, down, left, left, right, up, circle Increase Durability

    Contributed by: Herublade 

  9. Codes (JP Version)

    Effect Effect
    At the Sword Inventory screen, press L1, Up, Down, R2, Left, Right, L1, Up, Down, then hold L1 + L2 + R1 and press Square. Add Random Sword to the Sword Inventory
    On the Character Select Screen, press L1, R1, L2, R2, L2, R1, L1, Left (x4), R2+Square. Left & right change character. Change Main Character Into Various Characters
    Hold down R1 and rotate the left analog stick, after 6 circles your eye will flash, and keep flashing every 2 rotations Eye Flash
    During the game, press Start. Hold L1 and L2, then press Up, Down, Up, Down, Left, Right, Square Life Full Recovery
    During the game, press Start. Hold R1 and R2, then press Right (x7), Left, Down, Up, Square Sword Hardness +1
    At the title screen, hold L1 and R2, then press Right and Square simultaneously. Unlock VS Mode
    During a VS Mode battle, pause the game, hold R1 and press Left, Left, Right, Right, L1, L1, L2, L2, L1, Right, Left VS Mode all skills available

    Contributed by: muni_shinobu 

  10. Codes (Complete Edition JP Version)

    Effect Effect
    At the Sword Inventory screen, press Down (x4), Right (x2), Left (x3), Right. All Swords in Sword Inventory
    On the Character Selection Screen, move to the ''Name Entry'' spot, and press L1, R1, L1, R1, L2, L2, R2+Square. Change Main Character Into Various Characters
    During the game, press Start to go to the Menu Screen. Hold L1 and R1, then press Up, Down, Left, Right, Up, Down, Triangle. Life Full Recovery
    During the game, press Start. Hold L2 and R2, then press Left, Right, Left, Right, Up, Up, Triangle Sword Hardness +1
    During a VS Mode battle, pause the game, and press L2, R2, L2, R2, L1, L1, R1+Square. VS Mode Unlock Skills

    Contributed by: muni_shinobu 

Walkthroughs & FAQs

Type Name File Size
Foreign Language Guides Guide and Walkthrough by guildenstern_br 54K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by troutmaster1 28K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by muni_shinobu 29K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by FHermanson 49K
Full Game Guides Guide and Walkthrough by UDBassMan 56K
In-Depth Guides Combo Guide by ManFromEngland 77K
In-Depth Guides Lower Stance Sword Skill Guide by muni_shinobu and Muni_Masatsuki 17K
In-Depth Guides Middle Stance Sword Skill Guide by muni_shinobu and Muni_Masatsuki 26K
In-Depth Guides Mikiri Skill Guide by muni_shinobu 41K
In-Depth Guides Mysterious Swords Guide by muni_shinobu 12K
In-Depth Guides Ninja Sword Skill Guide by muni_shinobu and Muni_Masatsuki 9K
In-Depth Guides Ranks Walkthrough by The_Silver_Knight 60K
In-Depth Guides Single Hand Sword Skill Guide by muni_shinobu and Muni_Masatsuki 18K
In-Depth Guides Sword Guide by muni_shinobu and Muni_Masatsuki 15K
In-Depth Guides Upper Stance Sword Skill Guide by muni_shinobu and Muni_Masatsuki 16K
In-Depth Guides WaistStance Sword Skill Guide by muni_shinobu and Muni_Masatsuki 14K