Onimusha: Warlords
Fight demons and solve puzzles on a mission to rescue Princess Yuki. Onimusha: Warlords links sword combat to soul-powered weapon upgrades, with timed counters and magic-consuming special attacks.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.8 / 10
About this game
Onimusha: Warlords follows Samanosuke and Kaede into the demon-infested Inabayama Castle to rescue Princess Yuki. Sword fighting and puzzle solving carry the adventure forward. In combat, attacking just before an enemy's blow connects can trigger an Issen counter, while weapon-specific special attacks spend magical power. Samanosuke's gauntlet also absorbs the souls of defeated enemies to strengthen his weapons, connecting victories to further development of his arsenal. This return to the original game includes new Japanese voice recordings and a new soundtrack. Alongside the original controls, the Switch version offers movement in the direction of the left stick, and Easy difficulty is available from the beginning.
Collected in series
Onimusha turns Japanese historical settings into supernatural action adventures. Warriors wield Oni powers against the demonic Genma, combining sword combat with exploration and the collection of souls that strengthen their weapons.
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A fitting prospect for players who enjoy precise counters alongside puzzle-led adventure.
The counter timing and magic cost give different considerations to ordinary attacks and special moves. Soul-based upgrades can make successful fights feel connected to the broader rescue journey.
Strengths
- Counters and resource-consuming specials offer different reasons to watch an enemy's attack.
- Combat-earned souls give weapon development a direct connection to defeating demons.
Who it is for: Players interested in samurai fantasy who welcome puzzles between sword fights.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Puzzle solving can provide a change of focus from combat, rather than serving players who want only continuous fighting. | Reviewed | 7.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Choosing between a timed counter and spending magic should appeal to players who enjoy situational combat decisions. | Reviewed | 8.0 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension New Japanese recordings and music offer a renewed audio presentation for the samurai rescue story. | Reviewed | 7.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Direct stick movement and an immediately available Easy mode provide useful entry options for players wary of older action controls. | Reviewed | 7.7 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- CAPCOM
- Publisher
- CAPCOM
- Release date
- 2019
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Action · Primary genre
- Tags
- Solo-friendly3D GraphicsWarReal-time CombatReplayableMain Story Under 10 HoursFast-pacedLinear LevelsPlatformingThird PersonDodge
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single player
- Perspectives
- Third personSide view
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2019
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Sources
- news.capcomusa.comSource revision: 1
- news.capcomusa.com