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Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Onimusha: Way of the Sword cover art
Developer
Capcom
Description
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 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?
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Platforms

PlatformMetascoreUserscore
Nintendo Switch 2 90 9.5
PC 83 9.2
PlayStation 5 85 8.6
Xbox Series X 83 8.8

AI review summaries

Critics

Likes

  • Excellent combat with precise parries and satisfying swordplay
  • Polished action‑adventure with slick, tense gameplay
  • Strong visuals and superb voice acting enhance the experience

Dislikes

  • Story is dull and somewhat campy
  • Pacing issues hinder overall flow
  • Visuals washed‑out and difficulty inconsistent

Model: openai/gpt-oss-20b · Generated: 2026-09-15T19:55:39Z · 10 of 159 fetched (159 reported) reviews used.

Users

Likes

  • Combat is smooth and rewarding, especially precision parrying and dodging
  • Boss fights are unique, challenging, and cinematic
  • Art style and performance on Switch are praised

Dislikes

  • Structure is repetitive, with many recycled bosses
  • Secondary missions are banal and uninteresting
  • Some reviews mention minor issues with enemy variety

Model: openai/gpt-oss-20b · Generated: 2026-09-16T00:09:53Z · 10 of 150 fetched (150 reported) reviews used.

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