It seemed Capcom had given up on the Onimusha series, but Onimusha: Way of the Sword looks like it might be the best game in the series thus far. Hack and slash your way through demons called Genma as legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi in the Edo period of 17th century Kyoto. You must master the art of swordplay, as dodging, parrying, blocking, countering, and managing your stamina are vital. Collect souls in Musashi’s Oni Gauntlet through combat to replenish his health, upgrades, and special attacks.
However, Way of the Sword is not a Souls-like. It’s an Onimusha game through and through, which means that it’s not a difficult game, but can be on repeated playthroughs if you choose. Critic and player reviews have been strong so far for its strong narrative, combat mechanics, and fantastic visuals. Capcom keeps winning.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is out now PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, or you can try the playable demo. Check out the launch trailer below:
An all-new entry in the Onimusha series!
Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-period Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice.
With every stage cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue. Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy.
Follow the tale of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma.
Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?The Protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi
An ardent samurai who arrives in Kyoto looking to prove that he is unmatched in the way of the sword. However, the path before him takes a strange and unexpected turn.
The protagonist of this game is a fierce young samurai, constantly moving from one bloody and gritty fight to the next. To cement this image of a striking samurai, Capcom has turned to none other than the late, iconic Japanese samurai movie legend Toshiro Mifune to star as the face model for this rendition of Miyamoto Musashi.
Action
Equipped with an Oni Gauntlet, Musashi is granted power beyond human limits. Besides giving him the strength needed to cut down the Genma, it also holds numerous other abilities, such as being able to absorb Genma souls and convert them into a power source to further enhance its wearer. But who is behind the voice that rings out from the gauntlet?
Genma
Usually found dwelling in the lowest depths of hell, the Malice enveloping Kyoto has brought these fiends into the world of the living. Their ceaseless atrocities have plunged the capital into a state of dread and panic.
Formidable Foes
In his battle against the Genma threat, Musashi will face powerful opponents whose martial prowess rivals his own. Will he triumph, or die trying? Bloody duels to the death await in the capital.
Setting
The game is set in Kyoto, home to countless shrines and temples, such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Twisted by Malice, the face of the capital starts to take on an eerie and foreboding appearance.
