Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Step into the demon-infested battlefields of feudal Japan with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Reimagining the legendary Capcom samurai action-adventure franchise for modern gaming platforms, this entry delivers visceral sword combat, haunting supernatural horror, and deep tactical defense. Driven by an advanced swordplay physics engine, harness the power of the Oni Gauntlet to absorb demonic souls, channel elemental magic, and slice through hordes of Genma monstrosities.

Set against the backdrop of war-torn 16th-century Japan, Onimusha: Way of the Sword balances lethal, fast-paced parry counterattacks with intricate environmental puzzle-solving. Master multiple authentic weapon styles—from swift dual blades to heavy crushing spears—and unleash devastating Issen strikes to turn the tide against legendary warlords corrupted by dark powers.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword Performance Highlights:

• Precision Issen Counter System: Time your slashes to the exact frame of enemy attacks to execute instant-kill counters and high-yield soul extractions.

• Evolved Oni Gauntlet Mechanics: Absorb vanquished Genma souls to upgrade weapon elemental affinities, unleash area-of-effect spells, and unlock demon transformations.

• Photorealistic Feudal Japan Settings: Built on next-gen visual tech featuring shadow-drenched castles, burning villages, and dark ethereal dimensions.

• Varied Martial Combat Styles: Seamlessly switch between light katanas, heavy nodachi, and ranged weapons to exploit enemy guard weaknesses.

Game Editions & Platform Features

Choose the right edition to embark on your warrior journey:

• Standard Edition: Includes full base game and pre-order digital bonus samurai armor cosmetics.

• Deluxe Edition: Bundles 3-day early access, digital soundtrack featuring traditional Japanese instrumentation, digital artbook, and exclusive weapon skins.

• Next-Gen Hardware Support: Features crisp 4K visuals, 60 FPS performance mode, fast SSD load times, and tactile controller haptics for blade clashes.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword™ is an all-new action game in the classic Onimusha™ franchise. The series’ first new installment in nearly two decades, Onimusha: Way of the Sword returns to a dark fantasy feudal Japan where samurai clash with the supernatural in cutting-edge combat.
The franchise debuted in 2001 and instantly captivated players with its exhilarating sword-based combat. Now, having grown in popularity as one of Capcom’s best-selling properties, Onimusha is entering a whole new era.
Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-era Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice. With every stage cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue. Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy. Follow the journey of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-period Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice.
With every stage cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue. Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy.
Follow the tale of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma.
Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?

The Protagonist, Miyamoto Musashi
An ardent samurai who arrives in Kyoto looking to prove that he is unmatched in the way of the sword. However, the path before him takes a strange and unexpected turn.

The protagonist of this game is a fierce young samurai, constantly moving from one bloody and gritty fight to the next. To cement this image of a striking samurai, Capcom has turned to none other than the late, iconic Japanese samurai movie legend Toshiro Mifune to star as the face model for this rendition of Miyamoto Musashi.

Action
Equipped with an Oni Gauntlet, Musashi is granted power beyond human limits. Besides giving him the strength needed to cut down the Genma, it also holds numerous other abilities, such as being able to absorb Genma souls and convert them into a power source to further enhance its wearer. But who is behind the voice that rings out from the gauntlet?

Genma
Usually found dwelling in the lowest depths of hell, the Malice enveloping Kyoto has brought these fiends into the world of the living. Their ceaseless atrocities have plunged the capital into a state of dread and panic.

Formidable Foes
In his battle against the Genma threat, Musashi will face powerful opponents whose martial prowess rivals his own. Will he triumph, or die trying? Bloody duels to the death await in the capital.

Setting
The game is set in Kyoto, home to countless shrines and temples, such as Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Twisted by Malice, the face of the capital starts to take on an eerie and foreboding appearance.

*Equipping charms will strengthen Miyamoto Musashi’s abilities.

*Charms can be changed on the Equipment screen accessible in-game.

*Sword appearances are cosmetic items that change the appearance of Miyamoto Musashi. They do not alter his performance in battle.

*You can change sword appearances by selecting Change Appearance from the Spirit Mirror menu in-game.

*Spirit Mirrors, Change Appearance and the Equipment screen will become unlocked separately as the game progresses.