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Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2026

Should you play it?

An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

What works

  • Satisfying and deep combat system
  • Engaging boss fights
  • Strong atmospheric japanese fantasy setting
  • Well-optimized performance
  • Charismatic protagonist and good voice acting

Things to keep in mind

  • Passive and repetitive normal enemies
  • Large open areas can be confusing
  • Some players dislike tutorial handholding
  • Limited weapon variety and customization
  • Story pacing and side quests sometimes uneven

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Last update: 06/09/2026