Onimusha: Way of the Sword Won't Be Open-World Or Souls-Like, Promises Director

Onimusha: Way of the Sword director would much rather "express the clashing of blades" in a franchise revival than turn it into a Soulslike: "It certainly isn't a punishing die-and-retry game"

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Developers Reveal Details About the Long-Awaited Comeback

Onimusha: Way of the Sword developers reveal why they chose Musashi, how classic mechanics evolved, and secrets of the sword-focused combat.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Won't Be Open-World Or Souls-Like, Promises Director

The director of Onimusha: Way of the Sword has very strong opinions about maintaining the type of gameplay the franchise is known for.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is “not a soulslike and not open-world,” director says. Instead, it expands on what the series is known for - AUTOMATON WEST

We talked to Onimusha director about Way of the Sword, how it stands out among current trends, and the new mechanics it brings to the series.