Way of the Warrior 3DO box art

3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Fighting

Way of the Warrior

Certified classic

System3DO Interactive Multiplayer
Released1994
GenreFighting
DeveloperNaughty Dog
PublisherVivendi Games
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 12

Released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1994, Way of the Warrior is a fighting game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Vivendi Games.

It came out in the 3DO's second year on the market. Other notable 3DO releases from 1994 include The Need for Speed, Gex and Lemmings. Among the 11 3DO fighting games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

Way of the Warrior supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the 3DO's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer story-driven games or have no one to play against

What playing Way of the Warrior is like

Fighting games pit two characters against each other in short one-on-one bouts. Depth comes from learning special moves, combos and each character's strengths.

Tip for newcomers: Pick one character and learn their basic special moves before branching out. Fighting games are at their best against a friend at a similar skill level.

Way of the Warrior gameplay screenshot on 3DO
In-game screenshot (3DO)

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Way of the Warrior FAQ

When did Way of the Warrior come out on the 3DO?

Way of the Warrior was released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1994.

Who made Way of the Warrior?

It was developed by Naughty Dog and published by Vivendi Games.

Is Way of the Warrior multiplayer?

Yes. Way of the Warrior supports up to 2 players.

How long does Way of the Warrior take to play?

As a fighting game, Way of the Warrior typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Way of the Warrior on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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