Onimusha Shows Why Capcom Is on a Winning Streak
Onimusha: Way of the Sword succeeds because it does what Capcom games like Resident Evil 7 and Monster Hunter: World did before it - combine the best of the series' past with the best of the wider industry to create a brilliant modern formula.
Capcom's decade-long success story reaches new heights with the launch of Onimusha: Way of the Sword. This new installment showcases how the publisher has expertly studied the modern gaming landscape to create a fresh identity for the samurai franchise. With its aggressive melee combat, treacherous bosses, and environmental puzzles, Way of the Sword is Capcom's answer to Sony Santa Monica Studio's popular God of War series.
The developers have crafted a game that balances humor with intense action, much like the modern-era Resident Evil titles. By incorporating Sekiro-style mechanics, such as parrying and dodging, the game offers a fresh take on the swordplay that had never been explored in the Onimusha series. While the game does retain some survival horror elements, Capcom has made a conscious effort to push the boundaries and create a more engaging experience for players.
Written by urgent.news from IGN's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
