Onimusha Way of the Sword review: A series reborn with great fights, but too many wrong modern lessons

Onimusha: Way of the Sword feels like a victim of all the games that its franchise originally inspired. There’s a reason fans were so excited when it was announced the series would return after so long in the wilderness. While never a mainstream hit, the Onimusha games on the PS2 were classics for fans of the genre. Not only that, it clearly inspired action developers worldwide, meaning echoes of Onimusha can be found everywhere. Perhaps because of this, elements of Onimusha: Way of the Sword feel so dated. What doesn’t, however, is a rock-solid combat foundation, which means even if the missions you’re taking on are repetitive and overlong, the big blockbuster fights are some of the best around. Read More...

Aug 31, 2026 - 23:06

Onimusha Way of the Sword review: A series reborn with great fights, but too many wrong modern lessons

Onimusha: Way of the Sword feels like a victim of all the games that its franchise originally inspired.

There’s a reason fans were so excited when it was announced the series would return after so long in the wilderness. While never a mainstream hit, the Onimusha games on the PS2 were classics for fans of the genre. Not only that, it clearly inspired action developers worldwide, meaning echoes of Onimusha can be found everywhere.

Perhaps because of this, elements of Onimusha: Way of the Sword feel so dated. What doesn’t, however, is a rock-solid combat foundation, which means even if the missions you’re taking on are repetitive and overlong, the big blockbuster fights are some of the best around.

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