Onimusha: Way of the Sword (v1.000.001 & ALL DLC)

A blood-soaked Kyoto becomes the arena for a new chapter of supernatural samurai action, where steel, demons, and old grudges collide beneath a shroud of corrupting Malice. Set during the Edo period, the story follows Miyamoto Musashi, a fiercely driven swordsman who arrives seeking proof of his own mastery and instead finds a capital overrun by Genma from the underworld. Armed with the mysterious Oni Gauntlet, he cuts a path through streets, temples, and sacred landmarks warped into hostile, nightmarish spaces. The mood is grim and theatrical, drawing on classic chanbara cinema as much as dark fantasy horror.

Combat centers on close-range swordplay against creatures that demand timing, positioning, and nerve rather than careless hacking. Musashi’s Oni Gauntlet lets him absorb the souls of fallen Genma, turning enemy essence into power that strengthens his ability to survive increasingly brutal encounters. Progress through Kyoto means confronting both monstrous invaders and dangerous martial rivals whose skill matches the protagonist’s own, making duels feel as important as crowd battles. Each new area presents another corrupted piece of the city, with the looming mystery of the gauntlet and its unseen voice pushing the narrative forward.

What stands out is the combination of real historical imagery and demonic distortion: recognisable sites such as Kiyomizu-dera are not simply backdrops, but places transformed by the Malice infecting Kyoto. Musashi’s character design also carries the likeness of legendary actor Toshiro Mifune, giving the hero a fittingly classic samurai-film presence. Rather than chasing broad open-world distractions, the game focuses on a focused revenge-and-survival journey through ominous locations and lethal set-piece fights. Fans of earlier Onimusha entries, Sekiro’s tense blade clashes, or Capcom’s more cinematic action games should find plenty to watch, while newcomers can come in for a self-contained tale of swords and demons.