Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Capcom’s new mainline entry in the Onimusha series, releases about two decades after the last game, Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams. Multiple outlets describe it as a substantial revival of the demon-slaying franchise, focusing on combat and a cinematic, story-driven experience set in a dark, Genma-infested Kyoto. Reviewers highlight the game’s samurai action and overall pacing.
While the outlets largely agree on its quality, they differ in emphasis. VICE frames the revival as particularly cinematic and notes curiosity about how Capcom brings the franchise back after 20 years. Push Square calls it a masterclass in combat and samurai action. Nintendo Life emphasizes the risk of reviving a series that never fully broke through commercially but maintains a passionate fanbase, and it points to a mix of horror, exploration, and comedy. PCGamesN focuses on the combination of storytelling and engaging combat in its samurai thriller presentation.
