Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Twenty years. That’s how long we waited for a new Onimusha, and Capcom finally brought it back. You play as Miyamoto Musashi, cutting your way through demon-infested Kyoto. After 2026’s run of Capcom releases, I went in with high expectations. Did it deliver? Mostly… yes. Let’s get into it.

Gameplay – Patience Is a Weapon

The combat is the heart of this game, and I loved it. Every fight feels like a real duel. You read your enemy, wait for the opening, parry, and punish. When you land a perfect parry and slice a Genma in half, trust me, it hits different.

But here’s the thing: sometimes it feels a bit too slow. Some encounters drag, and there were moments where I just wanted to go full aggressive and couldn’t. If you’re coming from faster action games, give it a few hours. It clicks, but it asks for patience.

Story & Atmosphere – Samurai Cinema Vibes

The storyline is great. Musashi isn’t just a guy with a sword. He has personality and attitude, and you actually care about where his journey goes. The cutscenes feel like a proper samurai movie, and the mix of real Japanese history with demon chaos works really well.

No spoilers here, but the story kept me pushing forward even during the slower parts.

Boss Fights – Absolutely Insane

Okay, this is where Onimusha flexes. The bosses are big, gross, intimidating, and very Onimusha. Each one forces you to learn its moves, and beating them feels earned.

And the final boss? Insanely good. The design, the music, the pressure… That fight alone is worth the price of the game. One of the best final bosses I’ve played this year, no doubt.

Side Content – Wait, That’s It?

This is my biggest letdown. I expected way more side quests. The world looks so rich that you want to explore it and get lost in it, but there just isn’t much to do outside the main path. It’s a tighter, shorter experience. Some people will like that, but I wanted more reasons to stay in that world.

Graphics & Overall Experience

Graphics are great. Capcom’s RE Engine is working overtime here. The environments are gorgeous, the enemies look amazing, and the lighting in some areas made me stop just to look around. Even in the middle of messy fights, everything stays clear and readable.

Score: 8

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a strong comeback for a series that was gone way too long. The combat is deep (sometimes a bit slow), the story is great, and the final boss is unforgettable. With more side content, this could’ve been a 9+. If you love sword combat and boss fights that test your skills, pick it up. Capcom did it again.