The game operates on a strict loop where your duties shift based on the time of day. Gameplay Mechanics

is a flawed masterpiece. It is a game of systems that work beautifully together but are wrapped in a rough, low-budget exterior. It understands the Way of the Samurai philosophy better than some mainline entries: a samurai is nothing without his sword, and a sword is nothing without the will to risk death for honor (or in this case, to pay off a loan shark).