Onimusha: Way of the Sword is way bigger than I expected it to be
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Capcom's Onimusha: Way of the Sword arrives September 4 with a scope that apparently exceeds initial expectations. The action title borrows heavily from the fast-paced combat DNA of games like Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, positioning itself squarely in the third-person action space. Early reception has been positive, with reviewers expressing satisfaction with their time spent with the game.
The revival of Capcom's dormant Onimusha franchise appears to be more ambitious than anticipated, at least in terms of content scale. How that translates to long-term player retention or critical consensus at launch remains to be seen, but the early signals suggest the studio has assembled something with genuine substance beneath the stylish swordplay.
- Onimusha: Way of the Sword pulls combat inspiration from Devil May Cry and Bayonetta, targeting action-game enthusiasts familiar with those franchises.
- Early reviews are favorable, indicating reviewers found enough to engage with despite the franchise's extended absence from the market.
- The game's final scope exceeds what was communicated beforehand, suggesting Capcom packed more content than the initial messaging implied.
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Onimusha: Way of the Sword is way bigger than I expected it to be
Onimusha: Way of the Sword launches September 4, and it's way bigger than expected