GameSpy.com
- "If you can overlook some minor gameplay quirks, you'll be rewarded with one of the more unique and in-depth action games you've played in a while." Reviewed by Steve Steinberg (3/5). Includes screen shots.
- http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/way-of-the-samurai-2/528792p1.html

GameSpot
- "Those expecting Way of the Samurai to be the next Tenchu or Bushido Blade will come away disappointed, but all others should find the game pretty entertaining, warts and all." Review by Joe Fielder with overall score [7.1] and screen shots.
- http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/wayofthesamurai/

The Electric Playground
- "Entertaining. That sums up the entire game." Review by Mark H. Walker with screen shots and score [7/10].
- http://www.elecplay.com/reviews_article.php?article=9211

TechTV
- "The battle system makes up for the mediocre production values, as does the many incentives to play this title over and over again." Review by Miguel Concepcion with overall score [3/5] and screen shots.
- http://www.techtv.com/extendedplay/reviews/story/0,24330,3388086,00.html

Total Video Games
- "I am a pretty big fan of martial arts, and swordsmanship, and I feel that this game does a pretty good job of satisfying my sword hunger." Article by Anthony Wolfe with score [7] and screen shots.
- http://www.totalvideogames.com/tvg.php?review_read=true&review_id=667&PHPSESSID=c4ea0d6e7b7c2fd7c7686559ffe252a5

ign.com
- "Give it a look, particularly if you enjoyed Kengo or the Bushido Blade games. If nothing else, Afro Samurai has to be seen to be believed." Review by David Smith with overall score [7.8] and screen shots.
- http://ps2.ign.com/articles/361/361421p1.html

GameZone.com
- "Even though the Way of the Samurai has a few faults, I highly recommend anyone to purchase it." Review by Michael Knutson with screen shots and overall score [8.5].
- http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19738.htm

GamePro.com
- "Way of the Samurai is a uniquely great game in its own composed, disciplined manner-the video game equivalent of a critically acclaimed art house indie film in a sea full of summer blockbusters. Don't be surprised if a small, dedicated flock of disc
- http://www.gamepro.com/sony/ps2/games/reviews/23900.shtml