Originally released all the way back in 2001, Onimusha: Warlords successfully blended action with a cinematic story to achieve over 2 million copies sold worldwide. When the game released it was a really big deal!
Now Capcom brings the original sword fighting action title to current video game systems with updated features including high-definition graphics, widescreen display option, analog stick support, a readily available Easy Mode option, and new soundtrack.
I remember really liking the game when it hit the PS2 but I’m not sure how well it still holds up. The series had a lot of ups and downs during a single console generation. And for a game that sold millions it’s not one that many Capcom fans talk about, at least not in relation to other Capcom titles.
Onimusha: Warlords follows the battle-filled journey of samurai Samanosuke Akechi and ninja Kaede on a quest to save Princess Yuki from a legion of mysterious demons who have invaded Inabayama Castle.
As the two travel throughout the castle, they unravel a malevolent plot by those who would serve the evil lord Nobunaga Oda. Using sword-based combat, a magical Oni Gauntlet and puzzle solving, players need to call on both brawn and creativity to defeat the demonic foes.
Onimusha: Warlords comes to PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Steam on January 15, 2019 and will be priced at $19.99.
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