Samurai Warriors 3 marks the third title in the main series and the first published by Nintendo, making it an exclusive to the Wii console.
The game takes players on a journey through Japan's Sengoku period, where they can control historical figures with distinct styles, skills, and motives. Players select their character, then follow the typical Samurai Warriors formula: navigating levels, cutting through enemies, and battling bosses to reach the "Hero" character.
The gameplay offers a mix of hack-n-slash action and character progression. Players can level up their characters, unlock new armor and weapons, and enjoy over 35 playable characters, including seven newcomers to the series.
The game features multiple play modes, with story-driven missions and an optional mode where players must escape a haunted house with a lost Samurai. Completed levels can be replayed at any time.
Players can control their characters using the Wii Remote and Nunchuck, or opt for other controllers like the Classic Controller, Pro, or GameCube controller.