‘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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Onimusha: Way of the Sword Mod Enables RTGI and RTAO
One of my biggest criticisms of Onimusha: Way of the Sword was its graphics. Although the game uses the RE Engine, it did not take full advantage of its Ray Tracing capabilities. As a result, it looked really flat. But now, a modder has overhauled the game by unlocking Ray Tracing GI and Ray Tracing … Continue reading Onimusha: Way of the Sword Mod Enables RTGI and RTAO →
Onimusha: Way Of The Sword Review: Excellent Action With Some
Onimusha: Way of the Sword demands you learn its action as intimately as protagonist Miyamoto Musashi knows his sword. Anything less will leave you overly familiar with its “You have fallen” screen. Though Way of the Sword stumbles in some ways, perhaps taking too much from the series’ early 2000s past, like rift-spawned enemies in dull combat arenas, for example, the intricate and sweaty palm-inducing combat deftly puts the game, and thus your …
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a great and demanding return from the Capcom franchise.
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