‘Onimusha: Way Of The Sword’ Review: More Inagaki Than Kurosawa
- Capcom is set to release Onimusha: Way of the Sword on September 4, 2026, marking the action-adventure franchise's return after more than 20 years. The title modernizes classic samurai gameplay with new open-world mechanics across multiple platforms.
- Players control samurai Miyamoto Musashi, visually modeled after late Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune, as he battles demonic Genma forces in a reimagined Kyoto. The story blends feudal Japanese history with supernatural elements across the open-world hub.
- Fluid swordplay and precise parrying define combat, with players utilizing the powerful Issen counter-attack to defeat enemies. Critics praised the visceral, satisfying sword duels, though some noted repetitive boss encounters throughout the journey.
- Polygon writer Giovanni Colantonio called it a "battle worth surviving," while Game Informer writer Wesley LeBlanc praised the combat but noted the open-world structure feels padded. Critics frequently highlighted concerns about repeated boss encounters.
- The title's strong core gameplay suggests a promising future for the revived franchise, continuing Capcom's successful 2026 run following major hits like Resident Evil Requiem. Expert reception indicates renewed confidence in the samurai action genre.
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Capcom has been on a hell of a roll the last few years. Even just looking at this year, they’ve had two huge hits with Pragmata and Resident Evil: Requiem. With how successfully they’ve been remaking and modernizing the Resident Evil franchise, it felt like it was only a matter of time before they started […] The post ‘Onimusha: Way of the Sword’ Review: Capcom Revives a Samurai Classic With Satisfying Swordplay Action appeared first on Bloody D…
Onimusha: Way of the Sword (Xbox) REVIEW
Not counting weird mobile games, Japanese arcade-only VR titles and remasters of the old games, it’s been 20 years since the last proper Onimusha game. For a series from Capcom that looked set to become one of their core brands at the start of the PS2 era, Onimusha felt as if it was dropped like a bad habit seemingly out of nowhere. That’s why Way of the Sword feels so important, as it’s a fresh start for a series in […] The post Onimusha: Way o…
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