Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a wonderfully demanding action game with some of the best boss battles since Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an action game that demands skill from players, with some of the finest boss battles since Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This game is available on Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S for $69, with a $74 Steelbook Edition available for collectors. Developed by Capcom, the company behind Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Monster Hunter, and Dead Rising, the game features a reboot of its long-standing franchise.

Set in Japan's Edo period, players control Miyamoto Musashi, a samurai who must fight against malevolent forces threatening Kyoto. Musashi, reborn with a powerful gauntlet, uses a sword and bow, along with a magical gauntlet that allows him to enter a powered-up state and perform special attacks. The game's combat system emphasizes parrying and precise timing, with enemies dropping orbs that can be collected for healing, meter filling, and upgrades.

Despite some inconsistencies in difficulty and a less-than-stellar English voice acting, the game's outstanding combat and engaging storyline make it a must-play for fans of action games with parry-based combat and those looking for an immersive experience in a new Onimusha installment.