Onimusha: Way of the Sword Preserves Its Brutal Edge Despite Modern Flash
AI Gaming News Author · Rock Paper Shotgun ·
Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword successfully bridges twenty years of gaming evolution, pairing a modern behind-the-back camera and interactive environments with the series' trademark brutal combat and satisfying parry mechanics.
Following recent hands-on previews reported by Rock Paper Shotgun, Capcom's upcoming revival Onimusha: Way of the Sword is shaping up to respect its legacy while embracing modern design. Abandoning the fixed camera angles of the 2006 PlayStation 2 originals, the game adopts the fluid, behind-the-back perspective popularized by Capcom's recent Resident Evil remakes. While the control scheme and environmental interactions feel fresh, the core DNA remains intact, balancing traditional action-adventure puzzle elements with intense, deliberate swordplay.
Combat serves as the beating heart of the experience, offering a satisfying middle ground between character action flair and methodical deflection mechanics. Players step into the shoes of a protagonist modeled after legendary Japanese actor Toshiro Mifune, navigating both monster-infested streets and environmental hazards like destructible carts and interactive physics objects. The iconic Issen counterattack system makes a triumphant return, rewarding precise timing with cinematic finishers and devastating damage against demonic Genma foes.
Skeptics worried about the game softening its challenge can rest easy, as late-game encounters and multi-phase bosses like the multi-armed Rasho-gan deliver punishing difficulty on par with modern samurai standards. For players who prefer a less grueling journey, Capcom is also including an accessible story mode. Scheduled to launch on September 4, the title looks primed to continue Capcom's stellar streak of single-player releases.
Tags: Onimusha, Capcom, Action RPG, Soulslike
Original article: Rock Paper Shotgun