Onimusha: Way of the Sword hands-on preview — Capcom revives the samurai series after 20 years
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Sam Dixon
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After 20 years since the last mainline entry, Capcom is reviving the Onimusha series with Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Set in Edo-period Kyoto, players control the legendary samurai Musashi Miyamoto. The preview details hands-on impressions from Summer Game Fest's Play Days, highlighting the game's combat mechanics, visual style, and how it serves as both a return for longtime fans and an entry point for newcomers. The article expresses strong anticipation for the title, noting it has become one of the most anticipated games of the year after the demo experience.
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· 4 pulledIt's been 20 years since the last main line entry in the Onimusha series.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is looking to make up for all of that lost time with a new title for fans and a series entry point for new players.
After my hands-on time with it, it has clearly jumped towards the top of my most anticipated games for this year.
Set in Edo-period Kyoto, players control Musashi Miyamoto, a samurai
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