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Just five days after our review of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, we’re back in action to give you our full take on Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Originally scheduled for September 25, Capcom’s game has been moved up slightly and will be available as early as September 4 on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. Needless to say, the end of August was a hectic time as we worked to meet the deadline and bring you another review.
Our video review with automated English subtitles
Verdict
It really does seem like the idea that a new Capcom game might one day fail to live up to expectations is becoming more and more like pure fiction. Despite a mediocre implementation of its semi-open world, Onimusha: Way of the Sword delivers such a satisfying experience thanks to its combat system that you can’t hold this minor flaw against it. The game’s macabre and horror-filled atmosphere is another strength of this installment, which does a better job of blending seriousness and humor than previous entries, while featuring a much more endearing and charismatic hero. A successful comeback for the 25-year-old franchise, which we hope will be followed by one or more sequels if it proves to be a hit. Yet another good reason for the Japanese publisher to pop the champagne as it should this back-to-school season of 2026!
- On the upside
- The hero, the rest of the cast & the atmosphere
- Touches of humor amid the horror
- Excellent combat system
- Effective and engaging progression system
- The boss battles
- Incredible animations
- Superb voice-acting (English or Japanese)
- A game packed with content
- On the downside
- A hit and miss semi-open area (Kyoto)
- Basic enemies that are way too passive
- A few reused bosses in side (and main) content
- We would have liked more sunshine
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