Game reviews / Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
2026 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Nintendo Switch 2 · Action · Adventure · Action RPG
6 scored sources · 4 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Onimusha: Way of the Sword successfully revives Capcom’s samurai series with weighty, responsive swordplay built around parries, deflections, stamina management, soul absorption, and demanding Issen counters. Reviewers consistently praise the combat’s satisfying timing and the game’s striking presentation, including its use of Toshiro Mifune’s likeness as Miyamoto Musashi. The experience is less consistent outside battle: the tone shifts between serious drama and goofy humor, the difficulty curve wobbles, and the hub activities, upgrade economy, repeated bosses, and late-game pacing can feel padded. Even so, its excellent combat and accessible structure make it a strong modern comeback.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-12
Pros
- Responsive, rewarding sword combat
- Deep parry, deflection, and counter mechanics
- Strong visual presentation and animated cutscenes
- Accessible structure with generous autosaves
Cons
- Uneven pacing and a padded hub area
- Inconsistent tone and melodramatic storytelling
- Wobbly difficulty curve
- Repeated bosses and grindy upgrade materials
Review sources
8 sources found across 5 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Press Start · Australia · 80/100
- GamePro · Germany · 76/100
- GAME Watch · Japan
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 90/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 83/100
- TheSixthAxis · United Kingdom · 80/100
- Shacknews · United States · 90/100