Players can create their samurai[7] and choose to align themselves with one of three factions: the pro-government forces, the anti-government rebels seeking to repel foreigners, or the British Navy stationed in the city to negotiate a peace treaty.

When the negotiations between the Magistrate of Amihama and the British go wrong after a Prajna attack at the meeting point, the Tokugawa Shogunate sends one of their Tairō to quash the revolt.

To the south is the port and a bustling casino.To the west is find the residential area where the local population lives.

Though Amidhama's specific location is not revealed, from the information in the game, it is known that it is somewhere in the southern Kanto region and along the coast.

In addition, the setting of the aforementioned "Fight Bancho 5" is also said to be "Amidhama (Yokohama City is motif)", but the specific relationship between the two "Amimahama" is unknown.

[17] Many critics praised the story, customization options, various non-combat activities, and multiple endings.