Onimusha: Way of the Sword Reviews
Onimusha: Way of the Sword properly carries the mantle of the original games. Delivering exciting and satisfying combat swordplay in combination with an engaging story, Way of the Sword continues Capcom’s hot streak through 2026.
Overall, Onimusha: Way of the Sword may be the best game in the series and by quite a large margin. Definitely start out on Story difficulty to find your feet and get used to the game’s pacing of enemy attacks, but once you’re in the zone, it is a genuinely wonderful game from start to finish.
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After two decades, Onimusha Way of the Sword is a turning point for the franchise. It's a genuinely engaging and engrossing story that sets up for a sequel I'm already itching to play, but is unfortunately held back by a cloud of annoying - and avoidable - pitfalls.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a reboot done right. Rather than chase trends, Capcom has updated the gameplay while staying true to its roots.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's combat is as sharp as a katana, but unfortunately, that blade is uneven and dull elsewhere.
The very identity of Onimusha is back in full force, so it's time to wipe the grit from your blade and assume the role of a legendary sword savant, comforted in the knowledge that you're in store for a spellbinding and endlessly rewarding samurai action adventure opus.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an often outstanding action game that bears all the hallmarks of a modern Capcom masterpiece.Its combat is clearly the main draw and it's a superb system once it gets rolling. The boss fights in particular are some of the best you'll find on PS5. But even beyond the sword-swinging skirmishes, Way of the Sword impresses with great characters and eye-popping cutscenes. This is a fantastic revival of a franchise that's been sleeping for far too long.
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To what extent is Onimusha: Way of the Sword a reboot? In other words, what exactly has been booted out? The plot of the first game in Capcom's ser...
Onimusha: Way of the Sword lives up to its name by providing intense, complex sword-based combat against a barrage of powerful bosses. But its exploration and side quests can frequently distract from the best parts of the game.
Though fairly standard in some ways, at its core, Onimusha: Way of the Sword delivers incredible, best-in-class swordfighting combat, making for an overall package that is well worth the long time that series fans have been waiting for it.
It's hard not to think about what Onimusha: Way of the Sword could've been in the context of prior entries - especially the first game. What is here, though, is still a thrilling action game (once it takes the training wheels off) with a loveable cast of characters and unique identity amongst CAPCOM's other goliath franchises.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks a successful return for the legendary series, one that wisely steers clear of the current trend of turning action games into ‘soulslikes’. The game shines with its brilliant, gory combat system, exemplary Sekiro-esque parrying, charismatic characters (the superbly animated Musashi!) and fantastic bosses. The game retains the series’ atmosphere and beautiful visuals, and the optimisation for the PS5 is flawless. The overly passive common enemies are a slight disappointment, and unfortunately there aren’t enough interesting puzzles; even so, it remains a highly satisfying power fantasy and a wonderful tribute to the series’ entire legacy.
Review in Polish | Read full review
For all the variety modern action games offer, the depth of combat still comes down to whether its core experience is satisfying. From that perspective, Onimusha: Way of the Sword delivers exactly what a pure action game should. It may retain plenty of traditional, even somewhat outdated design choices, while its level structure and progression system offer little that feels new. But Capcom has polished the most crucial part into an almost perfectly cohesive whole. For an old IP that had nearly faded from memory, this is about as perfect and dignified a return as one could ask for.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
I kept coming back for more battles and pushing myself to beat the bosses even though I fell over and over again. Onimusha has found its way of the sword by balancing on the edge of this phenomenally well crafted blade. It once again shows that Capcom remains on top of its game.
Young people sometimes use the term ‘bangier’. It suits Onimusha: Way of the Sword perfectly. It’s the very essence of a video game and exactly what I expect from this form of entertainment.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Onimusha: Way of the Sword can be considered another success for Capcom in 2026. While Onimusha is a more niche series compared to franchises like Resident Evil or Devil May Cry, you don’t need any prior knowledge to enjoy its latest entry. If you’re a fan of action games, Way of the Sword has plenty to offer, from thrilling boss fights and a compelling story with an incredibly likable protagonist to its fascinating world. Even after the credits roll, the game has enough replay value to make at least one more playthrough worthwhile. So if you’re an action game fan, don’t miss out on this Eastern epic, and treat yourself to an adventure worth experiencing.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Monsters beware, Musashi is here! One of the best hack and slash titles to come out in some time, Onimusha: Way of the Sword is deliriously fun. When it’s all said and done, Kyoto might be under the scourge of the devilish Genma, but it’s an absolute blast getting lost in it.
Capcom continues its streak of great looking and playing games with Onimusha Way of the Sword that blends history and fiction, action and comedy and swordplay and light puzzles.
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