About this game

Step into the shoes of Samanosuke Akechi, a skilled warrior in feudal Japan, and engage in an immersive action-adventure experience set against the backdrop of the Sengoku period. Your mission: to confront the forces of Nobunaga Oda and rescue Princess Yuki.

• Wield not just one, but three powerful elemental weapons – Raizan, Enryuu, and Shipuu. As you progress through the game, these weapons become crucial to your success, offering unique abilities and enhancing your combat skills.
• Equip the demon gauntlet located on your wrist, granting you the ability to absorb the souls of defeated demons. Each soul possesses a distinct color, serving different purposes in your quest. Strategically utilize these souls to gain advantages and overcome challenges.
• Experience a well-rounded gameplay experience that seamlessly blends action and puzzle elements. Interact with the environment to discover items crucial for your journey, solve puzzles, and progress through the game, showcasing your intellect and combat prowess.
• Immerse yourself in the enhanced version of Onimusha: Warlords. Enjoy improved controls for a smoother gaming experience and high-definition visuals supporting both 16:9 and the original 4:3 aspect ratios. The remastered edition also introduces a new soundtrack, elevating the overall audio-visual experience.

Reviews

The graphics are enhanced but still feel old school. I can’t believe I missed this growing up. It’s simply outstanding. I couldn’t list many things I disliked because there really weren’t any. I got over not being able to skip scenes and got used to the wacky camera changes. It’s no wonder this was critically acclaimed so long ago. I didn’t mention it before, but the presentation was high level and the music was spectacular. If you’ve played it before, you’ll enjoy reliving (or re-dying) it. Never played it before? You’re in for a real treat. I can’t recommend Onimusha: Warlords enough.

XBLA Fans

Onimusha: Warlords still holds up exceptionally well nearly twenty years since its original release. Capcom’s ability to merge historical events with such a fantastical and engaging plot, together with a gameplay foundation that’s well paced, deep, and constantly exciting, is precisely why this classic is so highly regarded. Whilst Warlords is indeed unforgivably short, this is one Capcom comeback that you simply must have.

Xbox Tavern

Launching at a budget price, I truly am glad that Onimusha: Warlords has found its way onto current gen-consoles and PC. While its visual presentation isn't going to impress you, its new soundtrack proves to be a rousing affair. But most importantly, its gameplay still has hooks. Carefully balancing atmospheric exploration, strategic combat and brain-teasing puzzles, Onimusha: Warlords never feels like a chore to play. It doesn't stretch itself too thin, and I appreciate that now more than ever.

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